Off I go. I hope to see those readers who don't live nearby this week in Houston. This will be my fourth year to teach at the International Quilt Festival (an event I had never attended until I started teaching there -- that first year was a real doozy). I have my survival skills in place: good shoes, up early to grab the dolly for set up on workshop days, the best parking nearby and on the street (another reason to get up early -- and no, I won't tell you), air-conditioning ready clothing, friends to see, supplies sorted and prepped. In other words, it takes me about a week to get my act together for that week of teaching, learning, listening and taking it all in.
If you live anywhere near Houston and have never attended a Quilt Festival, head over there Thursday through Sunday for miles of shopping, looking and learning. Look me up -- text or call 210-643-2128 and we'll have a cuppa. I am teaching full-time on Friday and also Sunday morning, with demos and other commitments as follows. I think both of my workshops are filled now, but the demos are mostly walk-up events.
Thursday -- 2-4 Mixed Media Miscellany, demo of making your own printable fabrics and printing iPad images (along with a host of other fabulous teachers).
Friday -- iPad Adventure 9-5 workshop
Saturday 11:30-noon -- Meet the Teachers, back of aisle 1, demo-ing making journal quilts from iPad images.
Saturday noon - 2 pm Open Studios sponsored by Craftsy, in the food court area, -- Demo of Rainbow Printing
Sunday 9-12 -- Meet Your iPad -- lecture and demo survey
I also will have art in two exhibits on the floor: Text Messages in the Studio Art Quilt Association area and Exquisite Moments, curated by Leslie Jenison and Jamie Fingal in the special exhibits area.