Vendors and Friends, Oh my!

 Here is the in-between shot of market closing down and vendors setting up. It was quite the process.

 I spent a chunk of change at this booth. Her website is Cotton in the Cabin but she sells mostly indigos online. Sandy and her husband were really fun!

 Liberty Homestead booth. Glenda is the designer and owner. What a peach!

 She was kind enough to let me take a photo. She had some pretty amazing antique quilts in her booth.

Here's a little of what came home with me. I did mail a small box since I was doing only carry-on. The upper left is fabric by Paula Nadelstern- she generously donated to the education staff. The center framed stamps backed in madder is from my friend, Laurie. The linen and bicycle came from L'Atelier D'Isabelle . And the little purse and wool on the right came from Mary Flanagan Woolens. Her and her husband were so kind. I really want to purchase from people who are good hearted and friendly. There is too much competition for me to purchase from rude designers who insist on bashing their customers on their blog. (no matter how popular they are!)

I know many of you have seen these photos, but I want to show them again! It was fun to meet up with old friends and finally meet many I've only known online! In no particular order.....

 Vicki was in the sampler class. My stomach was growling and she offered me her food! LOL It was great to put a face to the name!

 Tanya sent me a message and I snuck to her classroom door to meet her.

I haven't seen Bonnie since I was in Quiltville in NC. It was short and sweet but at least we got a real life hug!

My friend Connie from PA was in Houston. I met her through my dear friend Jill, who passed away from cancer. I was thrilled to hear she found her prince and is happily married to him! (Look at that great antique  quilt behind us!)

 My friend Laurie from Washington was here for the week. The first night we went out and raised a little ruckus at Guadalajara's! (yum!)

 Then later she insisted we get our photo taken in front of the longhorn!

 Here is Kevin. My first words to him were, "You are a lot taller than I thought you'd be!". Yea, nice to meet you too Lori! LOL

And my new friend and roommate, Debbie from Victoria, TX. We laughed every night about everything. We chatted into the wee hours and found out we have so much in common. She made the week much more interesting, that's for sure!

Make it a wonderful week!