Another FAB meeting, and a V-day swap

February 9th, 2010

Last night we had another fabulous meeting! This time we did not do our usual show and tell, instead we had a great presentation from The Batty Lady, and a Valentine’s Day swap! Alicia brought all kinds of batting to present, sell, and dispense pearls of wisdom about! It was great to touch, drape, and see how they worked up into finished projects! Thank you so much for coming to see us! We all learned SO MUCH! Who knew that perhaps an 80/12 Jeans needles is the best to quilt with!? We didn’t!

Here is my little pouch I put together for the swap using oh Frannson’s! tutorial, sans the strap to make it a wristlet because I didn’t have the hardware when I went to put it together(this is actually a super good thing… more later.) I especially like her method of putting fabric on either side of the zipper… does that make sense? I didn’t take, a picture from that angle before gifting it away, but look at the pics of her tutorial pics in her shop, you get the idea.

So here is the thing, if you have known me for ANY length of time, you pretty much know that pink REALLY is not my thing, especially light pink… put that with red, and hearts… and sprinkle with some poodles… NOT SO MUCH! BUT I got this fabric in a Japanese linen FQ stack last week @ Strawberry Patches. While not crazy about this fabric myself, it didn’t mean OTHER people wouldn’t like it, and so I decided to use it for my upcoming swap… great idea, right, RIGHT??…. again… not so much…

Take a look at his expression… go on, do it! (Click the pic you can see it larger) Now, take a look at the few ladies you CAN see in the picture… multiply that by 10.5, and that pretty much sums it up. A big fat FAIL is what that is! DANG IT! We, including me, got a great laugh out of it though. While his less than hearty reaction was a bummer, Andrew did seek me out at the end to thank me and said he really did like it… but, honestly– come on! …. Pink-poodles-and-hearts aren’t really my thing either, so I understand Andrew. I just hope you can find a good home for it. And for the record, the fabric WAS a hit to some who came up afterwords to ask where I got it! Honest, I am NOT crazy.

Here’s more of our fun!

Teresa & Alison

Jaime, Chris, & Jane

And some more Valentine’s Day Swap goodness! These and others are up over at the flickr LA MQG group, too!

categories LA MQG, crafty | 12 comments so far!

12 Responses to “Another FAB meeting, and a V-day swap”

Comment by Blabby
February 9, 2010 3:33pm

Ha ha haaa – it is a super cute pouch! I just left a comment on your flickr – I didn’t really see the fabric last night. It is super girlie! So funny. Well, if anything, he’s got a super cute pouch to regift!
Comment by Blabby
February 9, 2010 3:35pm

Your flash rules! These came out so great – it’s like it wasn’t night time and dim in the shop!
Comment by Alissa
February 9, 2010 4:15pm

Oh it was such a fun meeting!! Looking at these pictures it’s just so clear how what a good time we’re all having and I love it!
Comment by Emily
February 9, 2010 4:18pm

Thanks! I know, right! I stole it from my mom last week for just this purpose, and I have little intention of giving it back! :) I figure I need all the help I can get, and maybe other’s would appreciate it too! Nobody (well, alright… some people, maybe) looks good with a flash in their face showing every imperfection!
Comment by Emily
February 9, 2010 4:20pm

I KNOW! Joy and laughter just fills that place up! It is a such a positive, not threatening, accepting group of women that have banned together! I love it too!
Comment by Christy
February 9, 2010 4:57pm

Okay I have got to know what the gentleman brought for the swap!!! Nice FLATTERING photos!
Comment by Jane
February 9, 2010 9:45pm

My gift was from him, fourth image from the top. I will use it as a potholder, but he said it was meant as a fabric card. Plus a valentine lollypop. Pretty sweet.

Great pictures Em, you really captured the spirit of the meeting. and great fun seeing you.
Thanks for this post.
Comment by Magen
February 10, 2010 6:47am

You guys look like you have so much fun!!!
Comment by cheryl
February 10, 2010 12:21pm

great pictures! and even if the fabric isn’t the manliest you could find, your pouch-making skills are superb! glad to have found your blog!
Comment by Teresa p
February 10, 2010 12:54pm

Great post Emily! Thanks for taking all these photos.
Comment by Things on my desk « Dewdrop’s reflections
February 10, 2010 1:19pm

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Comment by Lori
February 11, 2010 3:44pm

Oh, that continues to make me smile. What a fun night!

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