Update and a Free-a-BEE

For the I DO pattern, 3 different methods are recommended for creating the circles.  My favorite method, and the one I used is the six-minute circle from Pieced Curves So Simple by Dale Fleming / C&T Publishing.  I originally saw this method years ago on Simply Quilts.  If anyone is interested the demonstration is available online, as well as step by step photos.  Here's a link to the instructions.  It may just be my dyslexic mind not clicking along as it should - but according to the instructions in the book I thought that I needed a freezer paper shape for each circular block.  What I discovered was that I could use the freezer paper circles at least 4 times.  For those unfamiliar with the method, it all may sound a little wack, but if you make the quilt, it will all become very clear. 

HOUSTON FALL QUILT MARKET UPDATE:

Yesterday I dropped off THE QUILT at the beautiful Hilton across the street from the George R. Brown.  I also had to go to the convention center to register (for the very first time!!!).  The place was a ghost town.  The doors to the convention floor were open, and there were workmen everywhere.  A magical transformation is going to take place - without a doubt.  Normally at Quilt Show it's impossible to even cross the street for all of the buses, police cars, cabs, and quilters...but yesterday the street lights were only blinking.  Today will be a different story all together. 

Lizzy and I are going to make our list tonight of our objectives for quilt market...a few are:

• Find a manufacturer for Lizzy's line of fabric.  She's tweaked and polished it to perfection!
• Introduce the world to our cool, contemporary quilt patterns

If any of you are going to be in Houston for market/show I cordially invite you to come see my quilt exhibit hosted by Brookfield Properties at the Continental Building at 1600 Smith on the concourse level - adjacent to the Crown Plaza Hotel in downtown Houston.

The weather in Houston is perfect - it will probably last for about 5 minutes - but we are going to enjoy it while it does.  Hope everyone has a great weekend...wish us luck!

Cherri & Lizzy

HOUSTON FALL QUILT MARKET UPDATE:

Comments

[Nanette]

I'm sincerely jealous. Good luck to both you and Lizzie. I expect great photos and commentary.

[meg]

Best of luck to you both! I can't wait to see the fabric once it's been picked up and produced. This must all be so exciting. Heck, just being able to get into Market must be so exciting! :)