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Trunk Show for Friendship Quilters Guild
My car is all packed full of quilts and I forgot to take a picture of them…..Builder Bob didn’t go for the idea of bringing them all back in for a picture.
I will be heading to my daughter’s, switching cars and then we are driving to Galena, IL. I am doing a trunk show for the Friendship Guild in Elizabeth, IL and we are staying at the Hellman House B & B.
I am a nervous wreck…..but I keep telling myself “I’m excited!”. I read something somewhere that said this will help you do well at public speaking……..I will let you know! I am really hoping I do well! Gosh…..notice all the exclamation points…….
I go bearing gifts……doesn’t that sound like a good idea? I also told my daughter if I choke up she has to do the presentation…….she doesn’t quilt……oh my!
This little fabric basket (tutorial here) will be a gift.
I got out my AccuQuilt EPP 1 Inch Hexagon die and put together some little gifts. I thought this would be a great way to show how neat the AccuQuilt is for English Paper Piecing.
Of course I used my favorite fabrics…….batiks!
I’m thinking a little giveaway of Island Batik Berry Christmas will keep them from throwing things at me. Now if they are going to throw fabric at me…….I’m happy with that!
I’m doing the trunk show tonight and then Tuesday my daughter and I are going to spend some quality time together…….just the two of us. I have the Linky Party ready to post and I’m not sure about a Wednesday post. Wish me luck!!
I made it through the trunk show, you can read more about it!
Free pattern – Star Surprise Quilt Pattern
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April 10, 2014 at 12:28 pmWow I get distracted for a few days and you are off doing a trunk show. Hope you have a wonderful time.
Kat
April 8, 2014 at 4:32 pmI adore your bedims mats! It's my favorite shape for small projects like table mats and coasters. Have a great time on your trip!
The Quiltwhinny
April 8, 2014 at 1:51 pmHi Connie. Hope you and Kimberly slept well at the beautiful Hellman House Bed and Breakfast in Galena, and will soon be enjoying one of Rita's lovely breakfasts before you head out to who knows where!
Thank you again for your willingness to take a huge risk and share your beautiful quilts with a bunch of strangers! But, as the name of our guild reflects, we are a friendly group and you looked like you do this all the time. I hope that other groups will be able to enjoy your presentation in the future. I think you will be getting many new blog followers, even though many of them have never seen a blog, you have peaked their interest. Thanks too for the lovely gifts and door prize! Hi to Builder Bob!
Barb Jansz, President of Friendship Quilters, Elizabeth, IL
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Josie McRazie
April 8, 2014 at 12:03 pmYou will do GREAT! have fun with it!
Debbie
April 8, 2014 at 11:24 amYou have lots to share….and such wonderful ideas. You will be a fabulous speaker. You will enjoy and love it. Now, go wow the socks off them!
Kiera Vanella
April 8, 2014 at 11:00 amOh have fun Connie!! You'll be just as wonderful as your work is! They'll love you!
Tami C
April 8, 2014 at 6:48 amGood Luck Connie! I'm sure you will do great with your Trunk Show. I sure wish I could be there for it, but that's a little far away. Hope you have a real nice time with your daughter. I am looking forward to going out to Memphis to see my daughter and her family.
Jen
April 8, 2014 at 10:49 amYou are a natural just enjoy your time with your daughter at the Trunk Show and after. Just chat like on your blog.
sandra
April 8, 2014 at 3:19 amYou will do just wonderful, all of your quilts are beautiful and quilters are so friendly so you will do great. Have a fun day with your daughter.
Those placemats are lovely are they easy? Blessings Sandra
Createology
April 8, 2014 at 3:12 amConnie Dear with your smile and beautiful stitching projects you have absolutely nothing to worry about. They will love you and your trunk show! Gifts are always a nice addition. Sharing this with your daughter will be all the more special. Safe Travels and Trunk Show Bliss…
Frog Quilter
April 8, 2014 at 2:33 amIt's like talking to,your quilt buddies. Love it!
Sharon
April 7, 2014 at 11:32 pmCongrats on presenting a trunk show! You will do a great job! You get to talk about your lovely quilts with ladies who all love quilting! Have fun with it! Hexie gifties – nice idea! BTW – do you have a pattern for the fabric box? It looks great!
P.
April 8, 2014 at 2:29 amYou'll be fine! You're talking about something near and dear to your heart and that makes it so much better. Enjoy Galena! It's a neat place. Makes me want to go back and visit again soon.
Sally Hurley
April 7, 2014 at 8:33 pmGood luck! The anticipation is usually worse than the presentation.
Denise Russell
April 7, 2014 at 6:57 pmConnie, it will be wonderful! Just pretend you are showing your goodies to your daughter. The group will love to see all your beautiful work. BTW, I like batiks and hexies. Would you like my address? 🙂
Jacqueline
April 7, 2014 at 6:15 pmI am sure you will do great. Try to relax and just enjoy.
Vicki in MN
April 7, 2014 at 5:50 pmYou will do just fine-after all you are talking about quilts and fabric what could be better!!! But I know what you mean speaking in front of a bunch of people-I have a hard time showing my quilts at guild and for the first 4 years I didn't!
Jeanie
April 7, 2014 at 5:31 pmI just know you'll do well and will actually enjoy the presentation once you get started. This is your topic and your enthusiasm will carry you through! Good Luck!
Mara
April 7, 2014 at 4:13 pmGood Luck! But I am sure you will not need it, you will do wonderful!
Pat
April 7, 2014 at 2:53 pmYou will be fine! I remember the first time I taught a class for my job. I was so nervous but it didn't take long to realize no one was going to bite me and within the first few minutes my nerves settled down and everything was okay. I think it is called stage fright. lol
Kevin the Quilter
April 7, 2014 at 2:41 pmI can't think of a presentation I would rather see! You will be WONDERFUL Connie! If you get nervous, just smile and wave like Miss America!
Annette Schultz
April 7, 2014 at 7:19 pmi just gotta get using my baby go ….. I know I will enjoy it once i get started, and look at that yummy give away ;0)
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Cynthia Brunz Designs
April 7, 2014 at 2:12 pmHave fun Connie! I know you will do just fine!
Lyn
April 7, 2014 at 1:41 pmOh my goodness! You will be wonderful. I would love to see all your beautiful things in person. Just have fun. Hugs
Libby in TN
April 7, 2014 at 1:29 pmYou will do just fine! I get most nervous among people I know — my voice quavers, I can't catch my breath. Once I get going, though, the time passes too fast. Bribes, uh I mean Gifts (and chocolate) will do wonders on winning over your audience.
VickiT
April 7, 2014 at 1:26 pmYou will do great Connie. Just go and have fun. They all want to see new ideas and you have plenty of them. They'll love you.
Just Another Quilter
April 7, 2014 at 6:15 pmYou will do great! Once you get going you will get caught up in the details and the love of the quilting.
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Vroomans' Quilts
April 7, 2014 at 3:45 pmHow exciting for you! You will do just fine and sure to thrill them.
Exuberant Color
April 7, 2014 at 2:19 pmYou will find it is very easy to get up and talk about something you are passionate about.