I had a blast this weekend. The Expo was packed with tons of ladies buying lots and lots of items. Of course I ran into about four of my guild members enjoying the Expo as well. There was a small wall section of "invitation" only quilters and the only one I recognized was Laura Wasiloski. She is well known for her fusing quilts. The others quilts were nice and a breath of inspiration as well. I would have pictures but was threatened not to take them from all the signs around.
Back to the booths....on a quest to see what new sewing machines there were, I stopped in all the major ones at the show. They all were mainly selling their embroidery machines, geez! I only need a basic! But, what I did find interesting was this serger by Baby Lock. It was awesome. For those who have dinosaurs, and I am talking back in the late 80's possibly, the darn thing is a pain to thread the two bottom threads the whole nine yards. This one I looked at, you stick the two bottom threads into two separate holes each and push this lever and BAM! your bottom needles are threaded by a force of air. It was amazing! I was like "I have to have one", then she told me the cost was $799 and that was the show special....I was floored. My dream crushed and stomped on right there in the Baby lock booth! Oh well so much for a dream! I observed slow booths and some were busier then ever. My favorite booth to venture every time I visit is the Vogue Fabrics booth. They always have an array of high quality fabrics for great prices as well as discounted quilting books, threads, patterns and other items. They always have a good quality Linen, so of course I had to get some more for my collection as wel as purchased some wool roving.
Hopefully those who travel from a far and near enjoyed their time this past weekend and look forward to seeing you next year! Signing out T
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