Our local creative festival closed yesterday, and we have certificates and entries that weren't collected, to get to the participating schools and individuals.
I am now looking forward to a retreat and two events over the next six weeks. For the last few years, we have attended Festival of Quilts, but hotel prices have continued to rise and we decided that we wouldn't attend this year.
What do you look for in a stitchy event?
- The chance to meet old friends and make new friends
- The vendors
- Displays
- Classes
- Proximity
We are going to Stitch Festival in London on Friday for the first time and its definitely about the vendors. Many of the small businesses that we buy from will be attending. I won two tickets to the show and I will be flying in for the day at a cost of £60 which is much less than the cost of staying in a London hotel. My one concern is not waking up in time for the 7am flight, but fortunately the airport is only a 20-minute drive from home, and I will leave the car at the airport.
I just need to finish my Aspen dress to wear to the event. I have done the collar and zip so I think the trickiest parts of the pattern are now done.
It may seem strange to consider a quilt show in France, but we can get there by ferry and it's under a three-hour drive to the Stade Beaujoire and a convenient hotel within walking distance. Last year I took classes with Sew Kind of wonderful and Pride and Joy Quilting, this year i will be taking a class with Sarah Hibbert. Prices are high for quilting fabric, so I usually look out for items that aren't readily available such as faux leather. I hope to see my friend, Pippa whilst we're there.
The dream is to go to Quilt Con in 2026, but we will see if we can make that dream posible.
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