Friday, September 26, 2014

Thanks To My Hometown!

My hometown is Springfield, MO...the Ozark Piecemakers Guild did a wonderful job at their quilt show and welcomed all of the vendors with a helping hand. It was great fun meeting all the ladies who enjoyed shopping at the vendor mall...so fun to chat with others who love quilting! I also enjoy sharing my passion for English Paper Piecing, Applique, Wool and the tricks I use when making a quilt.

I had to set up most of the booth by myself this time and it took every minute to get thing organized. My mom was my wonderful helper the first day of the show and she did an awesome job for me! It was great fun to have a girls day together, even though we were super busy and didn't have too much time for relaxing. Thanks Mom! Love you! My husband joined me for the weekend days of the show and was also a great help! Thanks Jeff! Love you too! I couldn't do it alone, that's for sure...

Above, you can see my new "department", wool rug punching or rug hooking. Thanks to one of my followers from the blog, Colleen, who helped me out and made two of the rugs you see there! She made the one with the pineapple, "Little Bird Welcome" and the circular chair pad on the bottom right, "Wooly Blossum". She will get them back after my fall shows and I will hate to give them up! I am working on my own to have, but she really helped me get these done in time to show at the hook in a few weeks ago. Thank you Colleen! I still have not had time to add these to the website...if you are interested, please let me know and I'll get you the info!

The booth was a little different size and it was nice to have room to show all the quilts well. Usually things are quite scrunched as I design new projects...things get more crowded!

 

This is the Punchneedle department...crowded and packed, empty towards the end of the show!

 

Here's a small group watching my EPP Demo. My table gets so filled and messy, but I love to be able to grab a project and help people lean something new, so it's all right there within arms length. (Just like at home! Lol, I'm a messy gal!)

 

I'm finished with my (first) Reproduction of the King George III Coverlet, Gardens Of a King! It is quilted and delivered to hang in the Des Moines Quilt Guild Show next week. The pattern will be available soon. I'll show you the entire quilt at that time. If you might be interested in purchasing this pattern, please let me know and I'll make sure you get the info in your inbox. It was so rewarding to finish this one! I may have to make another to hang in my home full time! Most of my quilts are not hanging in my home...they are off at a shop trunk show or packed for a vending trip. I have started making duplicates of my faves so I can enjoy them too! I have a long way to go until I get to enjoy all of them at home!

The AQS/Des Moines Quilt show is next week. Another fun week of beautiful quilts and shopping! Can't wait! Then I'll be headed to Kearney, NE for Threads Nebraska October 9-11! Is anyone headed to this fun event?

Thanks for stopping by today,

Take care,

Missie

 

24 comments:

  1. I see two quilts in that first picture I want to make...orange peels and pennies! Everything looks just wonderful! :0)

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  2. Looks like your booth was awesome Missie! Lucky people to see all your goodies in person.....

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  3. Your booth looks beautiful and I love all the new pieces.

    Debbie

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  4. Your booth looks wonderful, Missy!

    Carolyn

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  5. I'm interested in your King George pattern. Looking forward to seeing the entire quilt.

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  6. Your booth was beautiful. Would love to see everything in person. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the upcoming shows.

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  7. Stunning! It all looks so welcoming.

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  8. Beautiful displays, Missie. I can see why things empties out as the show progressed.

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  9. Missie, it was wonderful for me to be able to hook the (2) projects for you, reminded me how much I enjoy the process. You are welcome, I am glad it worked out, they look pretty good in your booth. You mentioned something about getting them on the website and for me to let you know if I am interested... I am interested. Also, I love, love, love the * Garden of the Kings* quilt, definitely want to be in line for that pattern when it is available.

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  10. Looks like a really fun time! Love all your new designs sweets. They are fabulous!

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  11. Your booth looks great - glad you had a good show!

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  12. Your booth looks so attractive that I'm not at all surprised that your patterns and products sold well! Gardens of a King is gorgeous!

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  13. Oh my gosh Missie! Your booth looked great! I would have stayed there all day! I love your colors and patterns!, looks like you had A great time! So glad it was a fun time for you! Now enjoy a lil down time!!

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  14. Everything looks beautiful. Yep signed me up I want the pattern.
    isabeau-3@hotmail.com

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  15. Your booth looks oh so tempting. So many good designs.

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  16. your booth looks amazing, I wish I lived close enough to attend this wonderful show!

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  17. Missie your booth is fabulous. Wish I could come see it all in person. I just did a post on my blog and will do another in a few days.

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  18. I'd be very interested in receiving further info about your Kind George EEP patter when it becomes available! I t has long been on my 'to-do' list!

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  19. Can you please let me know when the king george pattern is available?
    Thanks
    Narelle

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  20. Hey Missie...I am very interested I have subscribed as well to be on top of it when the pattern is avaliable...would like to know cost...

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  21. I would love to hear more about the King George coverlet pattern

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  22. I'd like more information about the King George pattern. I'm so sorry I missed you at the AQS Des Moines Show and how could I have missed the quilt too? Do I understand correctly, it was hanging there? I've been reading Faeries and Fibers blog and followed her link to you.

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  23. I can't wait it see the King George quilt and am very interested in the pattern. I have been seeing some of the progress on Carrie and Karen's blogs. It looks wonderful!

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  24. Please add me to your list wanting your King George coverlet pattern. Thanks, Quilt417@ gmail.com

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