Yep, yesterday was good...

My tongue didn't get tied up too many times during my radio interview with Pat Sloan.  If you missed it, you can listen to it by just clicking on the logo below....

 My oldest son's review:  "Nice job.  You sound very Minnesotan".  Well, sure, ya betcha I dooo... Uff da!

Look what was on my doorstep.  

A whole box of Blue Hill Fabrics from the line, "Sarah's Stash".  I cannot wait to start this new book project!  Yum.

When I am at market I just can't get past the Dovo scissors booth.  I love, love, love their products. Okay, so I don't love them...but REALLY LIKE them!   I got these for different applique projects.

Just a little note that I will be running a Black Friday (well, really Friday thru Monday) Sale. 

Clearly Perfect Angles and all patterns will be 50% off and anyone spending $50.00 or more will be in  a drawing to win my book,

"Just around the Corner, Quilts with Easy Mitered Borders".

 Jump over to SewCalGal for a look at more sale specials.

 Martingale/That Patchwork Place also has a sale running....

 Tomorrow will be a good day too....my family starts arriving for a long weekend...can't wait!

Wishing all of you a very blessed Thanksgiving!

Kari

It was a quick trip to market, but oh so fun!

Of course, it was a business trip, so let's start there...

I had the pleasure to teach a Take and Teach class sponsored by Martingale/That Patchwork Place.  It was a packed room!  Hopefully the shops will use their project for doing technique demonstrations for  the book, "Just around the Corner"!

I should also give a shout-out to Red Rooster who provided the fabric for the kits and Pfaff for providing the sewing machines...Thank you!!

With the class behind me I had the luxury (yes, luxury!) of walking the floor and just looking, and looking, and looking!  Talk about sensory overload.  I felt very good about finding new fabrics for my next book.  I can't wait to get my hands on them!!

The weather was just beautiful.  Karen and I took a little break on the patio outside the convention center. 

Here are a few views of the park across the street from the convention center.

I was horrible about taking pictures this time.  I wish I had a group shot of a very fun and relaxing dinner with friends, Gudrun and Yvonne (GE Designs) and Terri and Tom (Whimsicals).  I'm afraid our laughter got a little loud....sorry fellow diners!

After one long day on our feet, Karen and I enjoyed a glass of wine while oogling an, oh so glorious impulse buy.  Would you believe it if I told you we went back for more the next day???

All in all...I'd say it was one of my best fall markets on many different fronts.  Totally recharged and inspired!

As I was strolling the aisles at market, my son and his wife were running a half-marathon.  This is mile 10...Don't they look fresh and happy?  I'm so in awe you guys did this and proud of your tenacity while training. 

Kari