Home at last. Stitches Midwest definitely exceeded my expectations. My mom, dad and I arrived on Wednesday. We set up the booth that evening so we would have Thursday to wander around Chicago. We stopped at Loopy Yarns. The owner Vicki and her entire staff are wonderful. I have never been in a shop with so much energy. It was a hot, humid day in the middle of August, yet it was bustling in there. If you're now wishing you had bought a bag at the show, or if I was sold out of the color you wanted, Loopy Yarns will have the complete line by this time next week.
While there I met Jackie and her mom, Anita. Jackie's friend owns Sit & Knit so we had to get a photo.
We did all the touristy stuff; Sears Tower, architecture river tour, Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile and of course, the subway, which I will in no way miss. I really enjoyed seeing the city but was pooped by the end of the trip. Unfortunately, my dad's wallet was stolen. Since he didn't have his id we had to get to the airport extra early on Sunday. My apologies to anyone who came by the booth the last 30 minutes of the show when we were packing up.
The show was wonderful. I truly enjoyed meeting everyone. It's so fun to see knitters buying their third and fourth Jordana Paige. Here's Ann and I.
Me signing a satchel. I've never had so many people want me to sign their bags before. It felt a bit weird, but was certainly fun. Next time I'll have to remember a Sharpie.
I couldn't leave the show empty handed. My mom bought me four balls of Qiviuk by Windy Valley Muskox. It's Qiviuk, merino and silk. It is incredibly soft. If you're not familiar with quivit, read this. What could deserve such a fine fiber as this? I'll be designing a cardigan for my sister's wedding. She'll be getting married in March, outside, in the evening, in Monterey. This all means it will be cold. My dress has a very attractive neckline so the cardigan's neckline will mimic the dress'. I'm itchin' to start!
While there I met Jackie and her mom, Anita. Jackie's friend owns Sit & Knit so we had to get a photo.
We did all the touristy stuff; Sears Tower, architecture river tour, Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile and of course, the subway, which I will in no way miss. I really enjoyed seeing the city but was pooped by the end of the trip. Unfortunately, my dad's wallet was stolen. Since he didn't have his id we had to get to the airport extra early on Sunday. My apologies to anyone who came by the booth the last 30 minutes of the show when we were packing up.
The show was wonderful. I truly enjoyed meeting everyone. It's so fun to see knitters buying their third and fourth Jordana Paige. Here's Ann and I.
Me signing a satchel. I've never had so many people want me to sign their bags before. It felt a bit weird, but was certainly fun. Next time I'll have to remember a Sharpie.
I couldn't leave the show empty handed. My mom bought me four balls of Qiviuk by Windy Valley Muskox. It's Qiviuk, merino and silk. It is incredibly soft. If you're not familiar with quivit, read this. What could deserve such a fine fiber as this? I'll be designing a cardigan for my sister's wedding. She'll be getting married in March, outside, in the evening, in Monterey. This all means it will be cold. My dress has a very attractive neckline so the cardigan's neckline will mimic the dress'. I'm itchin' to start!
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posted by Jordana Paige at 8/13/2007 08:50:00 PM
3 Comments:
Jordana, this is the year of amazing things for you! Don't be surprised if people are asking for your signature, you deserve all the best. I do love your bags and as soon as I can save enough, I will be purchasing one. School is taking all of my money. Congratulations on your studio! Family is the best gift anyone can ever have! They are the biggest supporters and will always be your biggest fans. Ok, I'm starting to sound like a horoscope or something. Love the bags!!
Glad to see that you had a great time at Stitches. I was looking forward to meeting you & seeing all the bags up close (& in one place) :) - so sorry that we missed you on Saturday.
It was so much fun and a pleasure to meet you! Thanks for sharing the picture of us in your timely post about your adventures at Stitches Midwest.
I, on the other hand, haven't been a good blogger and am going to be posting about it in the next day or so. I'm gathering and uploading the pictures to be published in the near future.
Be sure to visit when you have the chance.
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