a Bernina 820 ... the one without the embroidery pack if you're reading this honey! :)
OK ... so maybe we could combine it with my ever looming 40th birthday and every other birthday & Christmas for the foreseeable future .... I'm sure I can talk Mr Don't Look Now into some arrangement !
Besides if I had one I could roll around in my fabric, smile ALL the time & and look at least 10 years younger! That has to be a good thing! OK ... so I already roll around in my fabric but I could definitely loose 10 years!
Today was my first day at the Houston Quilt Festival and my poor feet are feeling very sorry for themselves! I only managed to make it around the vendors today leaving the Quilt show for tomorrow. I bought some fabric ...
... alot that I have used quite extensively in the past, however, they were significantly cheaper than I could ever get at home!
I also collected some batiks ... not my usual fabric choice. I have often admired quilts at shows that have used batiks, however, they are usually ridiculously expensive and when I look at the fabrics individually they do little for me.
So why did I get these? Well they were $1.75 per fat 1/4. How could I not not try them out at that price? (Sorry about the photos .... colours don't do well in hotel rooms!)
I bought a lot of notions for prices that could not be passed!
These needles were introduced to me by Jenny many years ago. They are the best needles for needle turn applique that I have ever used. If you can get hold of them give them a go ... they are terrific!
As for the rest of the family ... well they are all still living it up in Disneyland and are planing some serious Trick or Treating with Mickey tomorrow night!
We all spent the day there on Tuesday in the searing heat!
Megan, Ben & Joshua particularly enjoyed the Jedi show ...
while Jessie cried, screamed and trembled at Daddy's feet!
Ben and Meg have enjoyed some thrill rides ...
Dumbo made me nauseous but eveyone else had a ball!
And Jessie loved the Merry-go-round most of all!
I hope you are all well and having a great week!
Kellie
PS. I can't manage to send emails so for those who are waiting for a response from me ... I am sorry and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
PSS. You guys know how I hate to show photos of myself ...and this one is NOT a good look but ... I have been hanging out with the stars today!! :)
Seems like you guys are having a great time over there!
I'm only a little bit jealous. :)
Posted by: Pikku-Kettu | October 31, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Sounds like a good time, hope you have an extra suitcase....
Posted by: Linda | October 31, 2008 at 05:26 PM
OH OH OH! I am insanely jealous of you right now. One day Ricky and Alex will show that photo as the day they met an amazing quilter.
I'm so glad that you are all enjoying yourselves. You deserve all of this joy.
Posted by: tracey petersen | October 31, 2008 at 06:02 PM
You've shown my dream machine, cost of a small car. I already measured my cabinet and it wouldn't fit so you'll have to say the cabinet goes with the machine!
Enjoy the rest of the holiday, looking forward to monkey mail.
Posted by: Janet | October 31, 2008 at 06:41 PM
Happy Halloween , I'm so glad you are all having a lovely time, poor Jessie - girl after my own heart tho as I would only go on the carousel . So much lovely material , I bet you buy more too :-). take care
lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | October 31, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Glad to hear you made it there in one piece and are having so much fun!
Posted by: jodie | October 31, 2008 at 07:37 PM
Great to see you guys having fun!! Sweet Jessica - I understand completely! You look sooooo happy in that photo - keep shopping!
Posted by: Louise | October 31, 2008 at 08:30 PM
Keep having a great time and bring back lots more goodies for show and tell.
Also, take lots of photos at the quilt show and please ask the kids to send my love to Donald Duck.
Andi :-)
Posted by: Andi | October 31, 2008 at 09:01 PM
I am a merry go round sort of a girl too!!!!! Always loved them as a child and still do. The last ride I had on one was in Paris eating fairy floss a few years ago! So pleased to know that you are enjoying the adventure, soak it all in.
Posted by: broderie | October 31, 2008 at 09:47 PM
Sounds like it's going well! Can't wait to see what you do with those batiks ... I love batiks! x
Posted by: Kitty | November 01, 2008 at 07:19 AM
What a ball you are having Kellie!! Love all your goodies from the quilt show - can't wait to see what day 2 brings! Glad the kids are enjoying Disneyland - I bet the Trick or treating with Mickey was a highlight.
Posted by: Lisa | November 01, 2008 at 05:49 PM
sounds like the perfect holiday and so many smiley faces to prove it!!!
Posted by: soo | November 01, 2008 at 09:24 PM
It sounds like you are ALL having a fantastic time! But give me a choice between the quilt show and Disneyland and I know where I'd want to be!!! Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | November 01, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Oh how wonderful to be at Disneyland. It would be a dream wouldnt it apart from the queues I have heard some of the rides have. Lovely fabrics and notions that you bought too. You look so cute in your pic, I can tell who the kids take after in their looks.
Posted by: sue | November 02, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I was just thinking this morning how I miss hearing from you! Looks like the kids are having fun!!!!! Also looks like you are too! Is that you romping on the quilts?! Lovely photo! say 'hi' to everyone for us poor losers who aren't there in Houston :-(! shop, shop, shop!!!!!
Posted by: upstatelisa | November 03, 2008 at 11:50 PM
I have a Bernina (not quite the 820!) but I wouldn't trade 'Bernie' for the world - he is wonderful and I fully recommend them ... I couldn't sew even a straight line before I met Bernie ...
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | November 04, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Oh, what a cutie you are!!! And Yipee you're here in America! It looks like you're all having a grand time -- I hope you had fun at the quilt show. How did the children do on that LOoooNG flight? And just go whole hog -- ask Santa for the full up embroidery version LOL!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 04, 2008 at 02:57 PM
I am green with envy that you are in Houston, four other of my quilting friends are there too. Alex looks different to what she does on the tv! Have a lovely time.
Posted by: Bernadette B | November 04, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Oh, how I envy you being able to go to quilt market! I buy most of my fabric from the states, so am with you on the cheapness of it, bargains galore. Hope the rest of your holiday is wonderful.
Posted by: Kim McBirnie | November 05, 2008 at 04:29 AM
Good to hear you are enjoying the US, very jealous of all the beautiful fabric you are able to buy at so much less!! Hope you have a relaxing holiday!!!
Posted by: Hayley | November 05, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Ooh, this trip looks so much fun. Those purchases look great and no you could not leave those batiks there at that price!! I love Disneyland, your photos bring back great memories of my trip there years ago. My two favorite rides, Dumbo and the Cups & Saucers!! Enjoy the rest of the trip.
Posted by: The Chocolate Cat | November 06, 2008 at 01:12 PM