We're back!!

We do not know where to begin!  We have been on the trip of our lives!  Houston was incredible - what an experience.  All of our fears were blown away as all of our best expectations were exceeded. 

All of our flights went to plan, the hotel was great and the people welcomed us with open arms.  Nothing like an Aussie accent for instant acceptance! 

The one low point of our Houston experience was that Melly's camera was stolen on our last night and we have lost ALL of our photos of Quilt Market.  We cannot show you our booth but hope that there might be someone out there reading this who took a photo or two they could share (please!!???)

Thanks to Di Mill and Anne Sutton we have a few shots to show you.  Here is Rosie with Anne at the "Bunny Hill Designs" booth.  One of the cutest booths on display!  Note to Di Mill - Yes, I am wearing crocs, just to make you jealous!!

Here is Di and Melly in front of Rosie's new quilt.

Our highlight was sneaking in early to "Sample Spree" with the help of someone who shall remain nameless (you know who you are!!) 

Here is half of our Sample Spree booty - there were lots of giggles and much fabric fondling that night!!

We also managed to sneak a quick look around Quilt Market and Rosie could not resist these pretties.

We also met with Holly Holderman from Lakehouse Dry Goods who generously gave us this beautiful fabric.  Rosie has a top secret project that she plans to use this fabric for (more on that later...)

We shared some beautiful meals with a few of our customers from around the world (Just for you Jenny - Who does number 2 work for??!!)  We also shared a beautiful meal with one of our idols!!  Yes, we met quilting royalty!!  Pam Holland!  She was beautiful and generous with her advice and stories - what a blast we had!

That pretty much wraps up the photos we have available from the first part of our fabulous journey.  It was such a brilliant experience.  Our booth was very successful with plenty of new customers in the US and around the world stocking up on our patterns.  We hope that the orders will continue and that more of you will be able to find our designs at your local patchwork store.

We made so many great contacts, had so many laughs and throughly enjoyed every second - we could barely sleep from all the fun and excitement!

Stay tuned for "We're Back - Part 2"

Still recovering,  Melly & Rosie.

Comments

[Janelle Wind]

Welcome home girls!!! We missed you around here but it looks and sounds as though you had a WONDERFUL time - I am thrilled for you both. YUMMO to all of the fabric and divine goodies you bought - how sad about Melly's camera though - how devastating... Eagerly awaiting part two... xx Janelle

[Lynette Anderson]

Welcome Home, see you on the weekend x x

[Kim]

Welcome home ladies. You both look fantastic. How exciting, quilting royalty from all over. Have you stopped pinching yourself yet? x x

[Corinna]

Welcome Home to both of you!

Glad to hear you both arrived back safe n sound. Shame about the camera.

What an amazing bounty you brought back though - can't wait to see what you turn them into!

[Jade]

Wow! Sounds like you both had a blast! Those fabric piles are definitely swoon-inducing. Can't wait for the next installment.

[Janellybelly]

Yay - you're back! Can't wait to read some more stories of you adventures in Houston. Hope you get some more photos too.
Janelle N

[Nicola]

Sorry to hear about the camera - however, sounds like you had a fab time - my local quilt shop owner was also at Houston, teaching, and she also had a great time and is full of inspiration!!

[Di]

I am so glad that you had such a fabulous time!! Worth all that effort! That fabric stash is just amazing!!
Sorry to hear about the camera - I hope someone can get some photos for you!!

[nicolette]

Welcome home Melly and Rosie, you had some wonderful sample spree booty. It sure sounds like you had a wonderful time in Houston. Sorry to hear your camera got stolen. I’m looking forward to read more about your wonderful journey, hopefully with some photos. (I’m still fed up about my lost opportunity to meet you!)

[Bronwyn]

Welcome home ladies. Can't wait to hear more about the trip. I am heading over to Houston next year for the market. Love to hear where you stayed.Did you do any of the workshops?

[Maddy]

Welcome home girls, lovely to see you both and Leanne toooo!

[Lucy Locket-Pocket]

Great to have you back! You've been missed!!! So sorry to hear about the camera :(

Your fabrics look great - can't wait to see what they turn into.

I'm extremely jealous because Kim from the Fat Quarters shop near me went to Houston too and although I haven't spoken to her yet I have a sneaky feeling she may have met you there - so hopefully more Melly and Me patterns turning up in my neck of the woods soon!

Lucy x

[Sharon]

WOW!! What a trip you have had!! Sad about Mellie's camera - but super exciting about the rest of your time and purchases and new friends and catching up with old and .... Look forward to hearing more. Just take some time to download and relax with your families... Very important!

[Amber]

Oh I am so happy for you both (horrible about your camera though - what a bummer!). I have been waiting to hear how the trip went and am so happy it was a positive experience. I hope to see your patterns soon in the US!!

[Anina]

Welcome back! How awful to have your camera stolen. I hope you find someone who took tons of photos.

[Jenny]

Welcome home Rosie & Melly!! I've missed reading your blog SO MUCH. Sounds like you had a wonderful time, and the stand was a great success. Sorry to hear about the camera though. Can't wait to hear more about your trip in your next entry!!!!

[julie]

welcome back ladies! Sounds like you had a fab time! Hope you manage to track down some pics - what a pain to get your camera nicked!

[Beata]

Sounds all so amazing! Good for you!

[Marie]

Sorry to hear about the camera, such a shame, but so glad you are both back safe and sound. And with both arms full by the look of things! Yay yummy fabrics!!

[lucykatecrafts]

glad you are both back safely, shame about the camera though but never mind, sounds like you had a fantastic trip : )

[Pat]

WE missed you. Glad that you are back safe. Sounds like you had a great time. So sorry about the camera. All that fabric...make good use of it enjoy. I will be checking back to hear of the rest of your trip.

[Lissa]

Oh WOWEEE!!! what an adventure.. I missed you and the flossies, but I am sure they too had a wonderous time.. and what a bounty of buttons... bugger about the camera, I hope who ever stole it, knickers lose their elastic... LOL I believe in Karma, it always bites you back.. sometimes its a flea nibble othertimes its a great white shark bite.. so I hope Karma catches up with the lightfingered one!

Lissa
who is so bloody jealous of anyone who goes to Houston its not funny!!!

[Connie W]

That's so terrible that someone would take take your camera! Now that's just plain mean. I hope you get lots of photos sent to you.

[esther]

welcome back!!! the sample boot really fun!! there's so much lovely fabrics to see!! thanks for sharing!

[Foothills Fabric and Threads]

Welcome back girls, we had no doubts that you would be a hit! Can't wait to catch up and hear all about it. Sorry to hear about the camera it's a horrible feeling to have something stolen. bfn Sandra