Sew little time...
We have been very quiet, haven't we??? Yet, ask that same question to our families and you would get a resounding NO! Last night we had a great night getting together for the first BBQ of the season and a bit of a get together before the trip. Rosie and I have definitely got into the excited "sillies" now as we tortured those present with our lovely voices singing 80's karaoke. There were many groans and the worst part is that I think some of it may have been captured by video on one of the Flossie's mobile phones! I am sure that this will come back to haunt us one day, but it is worth it - because we had so much fun!
Last week I made up this new version of "Black Forest" and I am still deciding whether this is my travel bag (since it has so much room for extra hand luggage) or whether I am going to keep it nice and new as a sample at Quilt Market. I do love it and am thinking the former may eventuate.
After this was finished Friday morning I decided to pack away the sewing machine, this was such a relief and I have to say I was quite excited to put it away for it's little holiday and to be able to focus on other tasks. Then on Saturday we decided to round up all of the samples and it turned out that we could not find "Wally & Wristy"!! I tried to convince myself that I didn't need to make a new one but then I realised we have already sent some of these patterns to Houston so I kind of had to!! I am so glad that I did in the end as I think I love my new Wally & Wristy even more than the original.
But I AM packing the machine away today!!!
Also I thought we should let you know all about where we will be and when for those that are going to come to visit us on our travels!! On the 27th, 28th and 29th October we will be at stand 1405 at Quilt Market Houston. We are right near the central entrance and right next to the new product preview - please come and see us!!
On Saturday the 3rd of November we will be going along to the KreaDoe fair in Utrecht, Netherlands. We will be visiting one of our customers, Hip Handwerk who is going to be vending at stall 1420. We will not be at the stall the whole day (as we will be like kids is a lolly shop and want to have a good dose of retail therapy!!) so have decided to say that we will meet anyone at Hip Handwerk at 11:00am and 2:00pm. We hope that we will move on from there for a nice cuppa and a chat if you have the time.
3 more sleeps to go and I hope we will have the chance to do another quick post before we leave bright and early on Thursday!! Today I am going to start packing!! How exciting, it makes it feel so real!
May the floss be with you! - Melly & Rosie
Dear Melly, so glad to have caught you before you fly away with Rosie for your big adventure in Houston. Have a fantastic time and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. I'll be eagerly waiting to hear all your news when you get back. Have a wonderful time.
Karen xo
Posted by:Karen | October 22, 2007 at 11:49 AM
Thanks Melly for the update, I was wondering here you where lol..bon voyage...have a wonderful time, Love the new bag, (keep it for yourself) and LOVE the wally and wristy. Put away sewing machine? does not compute??
LOL......
Posted by:Marie | October 22, 2007 at 01:59 PM
HOpe you have a great time! I love your bag!
Posted by:adrienne | October 22, 2007 at 02:19 PM
Absolutely LOVE the new bag & can't wait to see what my friends with the shop here in California bring back from you guys at Market (I hope they get some of the patterns I want so I can buy them!) Again, best wishes for a fabulous Market!!!
Posted by:Tracy | October 22, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Have a safe and happy trip. May your retail therapy be fulfilling.
Posted by:Leanne | October 22, 2007 at 05:06 PM
I’m so excited for the both of you!! I love the new version of the bag and Wally & Wristly! Have a wonderful and safe trip, a happy and succesfull market in Houston and I see you on November 3rd!! Good luck with your retail-therapy!!
Posted by:nicolette | October 22, 2007 at 05:06 PM
the bag is so lovely!!!!
Posted by:esther | October 22, 2007 at 05:16 PM
My sister and I used to sing the songs from Grease VERY loudly to get out of doing the washing up after family meals - we were soon rumbled though and had to help!!!! Have a wonderful time - wish you were coming here too! Lucy x
Posted by:Lucy Locket-Pocket | October 22, 2007 at 06:23 PM
Have a wonderful time on your travels, enjoy it all and best of luck with Houston, I am sure you won't need luck.
Safe travels
Kerry
Posted by:kerry | October 22, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Sounds like you are geared up for all this traveling! The new BF is lovely, as are Wally and Wristy.
Posted by:Mary | October 22, 2007 at 09:15 PM
I wish I was going to. Have a wonderful time.
Posted by:janet clare | October 23, 2007 at 12:00 AM
The bag is completely gorgeous!!! I love it!
I hope you both have a fantastic time in Houston! xxx
Posted by:Florence | October 23, 2007 at 04:04 AM
The bag is completely gorgeous!!! I love it!
I hope you both have a fantastic time in Houston! xxx
Posted by:Florence | October 23, 2007 at 04:05 AM
Good luck in Huston. Have a safe trip and lots of fun.
Pat
Posted by:Pat | October 23, 2007 at 05:29 AM
you girls are going to have such a wonderful time! Enjoy yourselves!
Posted by:Renee | October 23, 2007 at 07:14 AM
I hope you have a wonderful and safe trip. Best wishes for your big adventure.
Posted by:Tatania | October 23, 2007 at 09:14 AM
Best wishes to you and Bon Voyage! I am dead set jealous, I WANNA COME TOO!!!!!!!
Lissa
Posted by:Lissa | October 23, 2007 at 01:54 PM
Echoing all the sentiments above - wishing you a wonderful and successful adventure overseas!
Love the bag and Waly & Wristy :-) Gorgeous fabrics!
Posted by:Jhoanna | October 23, 2007 at 04:30 PM
Have a fantastic time on your travells.
Jillian
Posted by:jillian | October 23, 2007 at 05:25 PM
Have a great trip girls. I have been to Utrecht once and it's lovely. I LOVE the new bag - you should definitely keep it for yourself.
Posted by:Louise | October 23, 2007 at 09:40 PM
Have a wonderful trip. I wish you safe travel and lots of fun and good shopping... of course!
Joni
Posted by:jonipossin | October 24, 2007 at 01:01 PM
Have a wonderful, wonderful trip!!!
Posted by:Angela | October 24, 2007 at 02:51 PM
Have a lovely time overseas and pass my regards to fellow dutchies (I'm one myself).
I love your bag by the way, you should definitely use it!
Posted by:Bianca | October 24, 2007 at 03:47 PM
I'm in love with the bag you posted here, one of my favorites that you have done!!!
Posted by:Beth | November 06, 2007 at 09:40 AM