I have a bit more time today so I'll give you more of the skinny about my take on Checker Distributor's recent open house.
Julie Creus of La Todera Sewing and Craft Patterns had a fun booth. Every time I see one of her flowers I can't help but smile.
I'm not much of a "fru fru" type of gal...more of an LL Bean sort....but I'm telling you I've always loved Julie's flowers and can easily see them on my house shoes or on a pen like she had in her booth.
Isn't it just fabulous? I would have loved to have some of these made up when my mother was ill. I know she would have just loved having those on her slippers. An easy and wonderful gift! Speaking of wonderful gifts, La Todera also has some wonderful pin cushion patterns too!!! The Urchin Pincushion would make a perfect baby gift...something that could be easily washed.
Bosal Fiber and Foam had a long line of shop owners in front of his booth. I know the quick placemats have been the rage for awhile now and Bosal now has them in round and hexagon shapes.
Waldo sat down to take a break and met a fascinating and fun gentleman, Dalen Keys.
Dalen writes children's books and he gave Waldo/Rosemary a copy of "The Mess" for her grand daughter. I asked him about his other books and he shared about his writing of "Just A Quilt" and "Charles T. Cup." He was a lot of fun to talk to and you can see by his face that he has a lot of joy to share. What luck to run into him and to learn more about his books!
There were a few machine embroidery designers at the Open House.
If you enjoy machine embroidery than you have probably heard of Lunch Box Quilts designs.
About Trout is one of their designs and this has to be one of the best About Trout's that I've seen. I loved the fabric and all the fishing lures.
I'd say this lure is the "cats meow" but that would be too corny since the Cat Design is laying next to it.
Fancy Feathers was displayed on the front of the booth and it really grabbed me. My mother loved birds and the minute I saw these birds I thought of her and warmth filled my heart. (For those of you who don't know, my mother passed recently.) Such a cheerful remembrance for me.
These placemats on the kitchen table would bring a smile to anyone's face. You can find several placemat patterns HERE and the Bosal Forms HERE if you are interested in bringing some fun to your kitchen table.
Dalen writes children's books and he gave Waldo/Rosemary a copy of "The Mess" for her grand daughter. I asked him about his other books and he shared about his writing of "Just A Quilt" and "Charles T. Cup." He was a lot of fun to talk to and you can see by his face that he has a lot of joy to share. What luck to run into him and to learn more about his books!
There were a few machine embroidery designers at the Open House.
Once again I've got this enormous Elephant that I need to eat (co-workers, work, house, you know what I mean) so I'll have to come back and post more about Checker's Open House soon.
A quick reminder, if you have not voted for your favorites in the Pets On Quilts Show yet....NOW is the time to do it.
There are some amazing prizes to be won....I'd head over there if I were you :)
Smiles,
Kelly
