What a treat it was to get together with my pals Rian, Debra and Allie for the Long Beach Quilt Fest. 
We had a lovely dinner and then a slumber party where we talked late into the night. I've met Allie in person a couple of times before, but this was my first time meeting Debra and Rian. I've known all these gals for several years now, and the ties we've forged through the 'net are substantial. Nevertheless, in real time and face-to-face we shared more about our creative and personal lives, and it was a pleasure for me to deepen our friendship. In the morning we hit the show. It was fun to see the quilts with like-minded viewers. We admired and critiqued and took mental notes. We shopped, though I think I bought more than anyone. Having sworn off buying fabric for a long time, I bought fabrics I couldn't say no to. One discovery for me was the vintage Mexican-themed patterns and fabrics by Quarter Inch Publishing, so I dropped a few bucks at their booth.
The Quilt Festival was preceded for me by a round of visits to prospective colleges with my son Alex. In three days we visited four colleges in San Diego, then I put him on a plane back home.
After the show, Michael (who visited with family while I was at IQF) and I spent one night in Newport Beach. Here's a shot of the beach, already busy at 7:30 in the morning.
Fishermen were busy selling the catch of the day. We took a quick walk on the boardwalk, and then headed to the airport for the trip home. It was a great trip, and I wish it had lasted much much longer.
5 comments:
I wish it had lasted much longer too! I missed you the minute you were gone--wonderful getting to visit with you! just wonderful.
How fun rendezvous that must have been, Barbara! San Diego is a great place; we lived there for almost 12years and all our kids were born there. UCSD was just getting started back then, so you know it was a while back!
We were in your area, I think; don't you live in northern CA somewhere?
Alex looks like a very nice young man. If he goes to school in SoCal, you will probably be driving past me on 101 from time to time. Be sure to stop in for a Margarita or an overnight rest. The welcome mat is out! It was great meeting you. Isn't it fun to meet someone you already know?
We will have to do this again but for longer...a cruise would fit the bill just fine!
Such a rare time we had...and what a treat it was to see you Little Flower...are we lucky or what??!! ;-)
What great photos of you four quilters! You are all beautiful! How exciting when we get to meet face to face.
As you see I'm starting to catch up on my blog reading. Funny how close we get without ever meeting face to face.
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