Monday, July 18, 2011

Long Beach Quilt Festival

The Long Beach Quilt Festival is one of my favorite retail shows.  I attended it in 2009 & 2010 and almost wasn't going to make it this year.... but at the last moment flight prices dropped enough for me to book a ticket!! {It also means I get to spend a few days with Elijah!}

Details...
International Quilt Festival - Long Beach
July 29-31, 2011
Long Beach, California
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

I've met some amazing quilting celebrities and friends at LBQF.

Two years ago I met Sandy Klop for the first time.  


I also met ModaLissa in 2009

...and the famous Natalie of Beyond the Reef

Other amazing people I met at LBQF in 2009...
Alissa of Handmade by Alissa, The Modern Quilt Guild & Author of Block Party!
Jake Finch of Generation Q Magazine
Eleanor Burns
Gina Halladay
and many many more!

I also made new friends & quilt family in 2010.

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Come visit Beyond the Reef in Booth #937!
All my patterns will be there along with some new samples of them.

:-)



© Blog post written by Julie Herman
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17 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Lucky Duck! Enjoy it all, especially Elijah!

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  2. JocelynJuly 18, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Wow! What fun!

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  3. mascanlonJuly 18, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Looking forward to seeing you and Natalie and the new samples. Now that the baby is 2mo old and most of the nursery sewing is done I can get back to somethings too. And hugs for Elijah and Aliyah too!

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  4. Sinta ReneeJuly 18, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Have a great time... and take lots of pictures!

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  5. ~Michelle~July 18, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Wish I could pop by! I'm out of town for a wedding, so I'm missing the entire show weekend!

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  6. Denise in PAJuly 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Fun, Fun, Fun! Can't wait for a recap - hopefully with lots of pictures!!

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  7. CindyJuly 18, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I'll be there....hope to run into you. Will you be at that booth?

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  8. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comJuly 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I'm going too. Maybe we can say hello.

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  9. JanetJuly 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Oh good ... I wanted to pick up a couple of your patterns!

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  10. Angela NashJuly 18, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    So much fun - I can just picture you two with fabric all around and fruity drinks in your hands talking quilting to anyone who cares to join in!

    And hurray for fun time with Elijah.

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  11. bethanndoddJuly 18, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I would visit if I could! Have fun!
    Smiles~Beth

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  12. MaryJuly 18, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I sure wish I could go! PS - I enjoy all the "stuff" on your blog.

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  13. VickyJuly 19, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I'll see you there. Save a hug for me!!!!!

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  14. Bennett and GravesJuly 19, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    We love the girls from Beyond the Reef and what a great choice they've made if they are offering your patterns.
    Gayle

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  15. UnknownJuly 20, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    My new favorite quote is from "Rolling in the deep" by Adelle. She sings "Trow your soul into every open door, count your blessing to find what you look for"
    I think you have done this already, congatulations.

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  16. Denny1600July 20, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I'm planning to be there, too! I'll visit their booth. I'll keep my eyes peeled for you.

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  17. ButtonMadJuly 28, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    we are there already! ;-) please do pop by and say hi - booth 1746. will keep an eye out for you. have fun!

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