On the way up there I stopped at a fabric outlet called S. R. Harris, gotta love this huge store and great prices. I found these three 60" wide fabrics in the front and the orange one in the back all for $3.99 yard! The blue is only 45" wide but was only $2.99. Great for backings, plus I couldn't let the polka dots and chevrons just lay there:)
At the show I found more fabric, some fun patterns and a panel. Actually the Christmas roll there has 2 more panels in it with the coordinating fabrics. I might have brought home more than I am showing, hehe.
While in St. Cloud I met up with two other Island Batik Ambassadors, Suzy from MN(whom I have met before) and Terri from IA, who were also attending the quilt show. It was a great evening, except for the super spicy hot Buffalo chicken wrap!! It was way too spicy for me and the waitress graciously ordered me a burger instead.
While I was stitching away I decided it was a good day for a home made strawberry/banana smoothie, with a swirl of chocolate on top:)
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You sure found some treasures on your trip. It’s fun to meet up with fellow quilters and laugh, chat and shop. The smoothie sure looks tasty, too. Happy creating!
ReplyDeleteI still like looking at your fabrics! We need to do a road trip soon! Who in the world suggested you get the buffalo chicken wrap anyway??!! Ahem. Can't wait to see your modern IB project!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric purchases! I can't wait to see what you do with the vintage christmas panel. BTW, my color choices on the quilt along I got from you! I've seen you use that color scheme before.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate all your comments!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time Vicki!
ReplyDeleteOur heat index was 111 degrees yesterday at lunchtime. That smoothie would have been a blessing. I haven't made a smoothie in years, and don't remember how anymore.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Oh those batiks are beautiful and I can't wait to see wt you are making.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time! So much fun to meet the other ambassadors when you are out and about.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun weekend!!! - I am not a fan of spicy food either so I am glad the waitress could be so accommodating. Love the holiday print - it's getting to be time to think about some holiday sewing, right???
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great time! You brought home some lovely treasures, too. That smoothie looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics look great, the prices even better, and yum on the smoothie! btw I think none of us show the entire amount we purchase, just sayin... fun to meet up with IB peeps, but where's the photo of you and Wendy? One day maybe I will meet up with you two...after all Karen McTavish lives in Duluth...
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lot of fun! Quilty friends and stash enhancement - there's nothing better!
ReplyDeleteWow, great prices! You managed to collect some really cute fabrics. And how fun to hang out with Wendy! I had a fruity smoothie drink here today, but I didn't make it myself and it might have had some rum in it...hic!
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for sharing your experience! I enjoyed hearing about it. Which SR Harris did you go to? We live a few miles from the Burnsville store. I love that chevron print you found! Fun to see you with Suzy and Terri, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki! What great bargains you found! Those prices/yard are just great. I can't wait to see what lies ahead with those gorgeous batiks in a modern theme!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday! ~smile~ Roseanne
How great to meet up!
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