International Quilt Festival Long Beach was fabulous! I’ll show you some of the quilts later. For now here’s a little peek into my shopping bag:
#5. chalkboard cloth from The Fabric Patch. So fun! I have to admit this is the closest thing to fabric that I bought there. I don’t know why, there was certainly a lot of wonderful fabric to choose from. It just seemed like I’d seen it all before. Do you ever feel that way when you go fabric shopping?
#4. polka-dotted purse handles from Sewing Party. More fun! I told myself I wasn’t going to buy any more purse handles until I finish the two purses I’ve already started. But honestly, what girl can resist polka-dotted purse handles?
#3. kimono silk thread from Superior Threads. This absolutely yummy #100 silk thread is a brand new addition to Superior’s lineup. So new in fact, it’s not even in stores … yet. Be sure to ask for it at your favorite quilt shop.
#2. texture magic also from Superior Threads. I was amazed by the demos of all the different ways you can use Texture Magic. Can’t wait for the next quilt show to see for yourself? Check out the Texture Magic online videos.
#1. longarm quilter from Nolting. I test drove every longarm machine at the quilt show, no joke. This one was my absolute favorite. What I love best about it is how simple and easy it is to use. Can’t wait for the frame to arrive so I can get it all set up. *Happy dance!!!*
I love the chalkboard fabric. How neat!
I test drove every longarm machine at several shows before I made a decision, and I ended up with a Nolting, and I LOVE IT! You won’t be sorry . . . congratulations on a good decision . . .
You will love the Texture Magic!!
So I see you got the longarm! Which one did you end up with? You must have gone back on Sat. or Sunday. Did you get a good deal?
I got the little one we both liked. I went back Sunday. It was already too good a deal to pass up. (They did throw in free shipping on the frame, which helps too.) … Still waiting for the frame to arrive so I can set it all up.
Look what you have, you lucky lucky lady!! Congrats on your new long-arm… I am SO jealous.
Hi Laura, this is “Mama Pea.” That’s awesome! I think Shelly at Prairie Moon Quilts has a Nolting (reconditioned), too. I may just have to make a trip to Iowa to get one (I think that’s where they’re made). She said they have them on the floor there. And she loves hers too. It’s in my 3-year plan to get one. Savin’ my pennies! I see your “rules” about what you can and can’t buy are about as stringent as mine! Ha ha!
Oh, sorry…Mama Pea from SweetPeasQuilts on Twitter