What would you consider the highlights of the Long Beach International Quilt Festival? Shopping? Friendship? New products? All of the above?? I had a great time on Saturday, and snapped a few photos to share. Here’s a glimpse into my impression of the event. Along with some quotes (in bold) that were overheard and brought a smile to my face.
I usually dread long lines, but then lines aren’t too long when time is spent chatting with friends.
In no time at all the ocean waves carried a sea of shoppers to the exhibit floor. (I couldn’t resist!)
There are so many beautiful colors in the world, just waiting for us to create. And vendors always have them arranged for our easy access. Look at the wonderful selection:
(photo courtesy of Cindy’s Fabric Shack)
(photo courtesy of Monica’s Quilt & Bead Creations)
(photo courtesy of Custom Creations)
A number of different fabric types and styles were available, from Batik,
(photo courtesy of Sew Batik)
Hawaiian,
(photo courtesy of Beyond the Reef)
African,
(photo courtesy of Maendeleo Imports)
French,
(photo courtesy of French Connections)
and colorful florals.
(photo courtesy of The Quilt House)
(photo courtesy of Lazy Daisy Cottage)
(photo courtesy of WonderFil Specialty Threads)
(photo courtesy of Tenaj Creations)
(photo courtesy of Beads & Magic Wishes)
(photo courtesy of Dutch Quilter)
(photo courtesy of Sew Batik)
(photo courtesy of Quilts Illustrated)
(photo courtesy of Shelley Swanland)
(photo courtesy of Vanishing Design Wall)
(photo courtesy of Cheryl Ann’s Design Wall)
(photo courtesy of Magnificent Quilting Company)
(photo courtesy of Block Box Company)
(photo courtesy of Quilt in a Cup)
(photo courtesy of Monica’s Quilt & Bead Creations)
(photo courtesy of Lisa Engelbrecht)
(photo courtesy of Creative Feet)
New Notions from United Notions
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Superior Threads Products
In the September newsletter from Superior Threads, Bob included a link to their video tutorial page, and there are a number of videos on Texture Magic. I watched Annie at the Long Beach Quilt Festival give a demonstration on the…
Thanks, Melanie. Me, too!
- Sherilyn
A Colorful Festival in Long Beach – part 2
Have you ever looked at a quilt exhibit, had a sudden vision of something you wanted to make, and raced back to a vendor to purchase the necessary items? I’m sure that happened for some of us attending the Long…
Wonderful recap of the vendors, makes me wish I could go again!