no, this is not an exaggeration -- okay, I'm sure there are smaller airports, but you know! The only thing between people in the process of exiting the airport and people still to go through security are a few stanchions... seriously. Oh, and there are only two baggage claim thingies. And... it was 92 degrees when I landed (hotter than SoFL) -- obviously the peeps in this airport were chilly at 92 degrees - they are all wearing coats, okay almost all of them.
And it's kinda nice when you arrive after everyone else and most of the hard work is already finished. Not that I am required to set up, but if you're there, you help!
Power lunch before the opening of the shows shopping frenzy -- I am so happy and honored to be part of the Gammill family!
And here's the big entrance thingy...
And look who I get to stitch on again!
And there's Outta the Loop hanging beautifully!
And some creative signage... this place was closed down, but after speaking with some locals it is just a bad-luck spot, everything that has been there closed down.
And back to my purpose, the - more all over feathers - my absolute favorite!
Since I was quilting away so fast, I took a little break and tried some stitches on the Charm. Yes, I am stand-up quilter who moves the *pencil*. The *paper-movers* have nothing to worry about with me... kinda proves I'm human, huh?!!
Not that quilting isn't fun, but sometimes you just need to visit the local sites. We were told we needed to see the Keeper of the Plains. What, you ask? There is an enormous statue and every night at 9pm they light it up. So, we all pile into the Yukon (yes, that's pronounced Yuck-un - LOL) and drive down the street -- okay, we took a minor detour to Gander Mountain -- to see what all the hubbub was about.
And on my last day at the show I finished the quilt -- totally awesome! I just love that silver-grey dupioni! Don't forget to follow Gammill's website for info on when these beauties will be auctioned!
And I finally got to meet Claudia Pfeil. We talk a lot on facebook, but this was our first face to face meeting - she is just the sweetest - and super talented too!
And during the banquet Linda Taylor received the Lifetime Achievement Award -- Mr. Stafford (Gammill) gives an admirable speech highlighting Linda's 20 year relationship with Gammill Quilting Systems.
And of course, Ricky Tims provided wonderful entertainment!
To sum it all up -- MQS was a blast!
I cannot believe I missed all this AND YOU!!! :( My head was not with me - turns out I got soooo sick while I was there. Are you going to Houston?
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