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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Everything IS Bigger in Texas!!
I'm back home safe and sound. I know everyone is chomping at the bits to see Quilt Market photos and finds but I've gotta get organized yet.
We sent for Texas BBQ and the restaurant was something else!
When we drove up to the place the aroma of BBQ was so strong it nearly pulled us out of the car.
All the cedar used for the BBQ....oh it smelled so good.
But then I was greeted by a buffalo head.....
Turned around and ran into none other than an armadillo....
Then this creepy looking dude....I'm supposed to want to eat now? While in line, I entertained my brain by looking at all the really neat pictures they had on the wall.
A little bit closer...they looked like they may have actually been real photos and not re-makes.Oh wow....this was really happening....I was going to be eating some authentic Texas BBQ....I chickened out and had turkey!!!
See, everything really is bigger in Texas!!! I left home 30 lbs lighter and then as soon as that plane touched down in Houston....BANG....I was bigger...no...really...it's the truth....OK, don't believe me.....I'd believe you!!!! LOL
This GIGANTIC Armadillo was outside the restaurant /bar next door. I think I'll call this guy, Mr. Armadillo.
This is not a joke...it is for real.
This was a 500 pound red velvet armadillo cake...yes...FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS of red velvet cake...holey sha' mokin!!!The horns were made out of rice krispies and fondant.
Check out the size of pieces this lady was cutting...enormous! Or should I just say, Texas Style :) These were his scales...made from fondant.
A gal was there who had taken a picture of it before it was cut on her "eye-phone" so I took a pix of a pix...best I could do for ya.
They gave us a few boxes of cake to take with us. I had already had a piece earlier, so I made the folks back at the hotel very happy with some Armadillo red velvet cake.
I wish I had taken a pix of what Karin and I arrived in Houston with. It would make this photo even funnier. Suffice to say....it was a whole lot less than this!
The bed of "Drivers" truck was full and so was the back seat.
This was the view arriving at the airport for my trip back home. I'm so glad to be home and they co-workers and Mr. McSteamy were very happy to see me too.
Those who know me well won't believe this one....all my stuff is unpacked and put away....this may be only the second time in my life that has happened...hurray :)
Smiles,
Kelly
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday in Houston for Quilt Market 2011
I sware I'm getting old or something. I used to be able to stay up and post to my blog at night....but now I need my rest. It was a busy day and I just wanted to share a few fun photos without any stories...just some teasers.
Michael Miller Fabrics Booth
Pillow & Maxfield new collection, Ohh La La for Michael Miller Fabrics.
I love the simplicity of their booth, my eyes go directly to their fabrics and my attention was not taken away by props etc.
Patricia Bravo, Art Gallery Fabrics standing next to a very sensual over dress/coat....I'm not sure what it is called but it stopped me dead in my tracks.
I know many of you ladies think Brint (Famore Scissors) is eye-candy....so this pix is for you.....does this sound like sexual harrassment? If so, I'll be judged by a jury of my peers and what quilter who would want to convict me?
Paula Nadlestern's new fabric line...and wait till I show you what she is doing now....all I can say is, "Great Balls of Beauty"...(sung with the passion of Jerry Lee Lewis) I'll give you more details later!
Brandon Mabley, Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy's booth. I know it looks like a whole lot of color....but you know I would absolutely love to have a room with that chair and quilt along with the fabric on the walls....I'd be in heaven.
Bet you can't guess who's new fabric line this is? Go ahead...guess....nope, nope and nope.
This is David Butler's first line of fabrics...they are sophisticated for sure.What? You say you know know who David Butler is? I've blogged about David before...he is Amy Butler's husband and an amazing photographer, graphic designer and a member of the Black Owls, a rock band.
Amy Butler's booth and new line, Lark.
Aurifil's booth...a garden picnic. Definitely one picnic I waant to be invited to. I'd be asking for at least two extra servings!!! :)
I know this is only a small sampling of Market....but I have two more days to go and I'm not wonder woman....but I will do my best to get more pix up tomorrow night.
Smiles,
Kelly
Friday, October 28, 2011
Houston, We Have Touchdown
This is proof I have arrived in Houston for Quilt Market (the beautiful carpet that is in the sky walk between the Hilton and the Brown Conference Center). The flight was bumpy coming in, but our landing was smooth as silk. I did go to School House today and got lots of fantastic pictures. I'm just so sorry to report how tired I am so you're just gonna have to wait for me to sleep before I can share all those pix with you.
I hope all is well where you are tonight/today and now I am off to bed.
Smiles,
Kelly
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