I went to the FOQ for the first time last Thursday and Friday. Unfortunately I wasn't feeling on top form and so didn't manage a full day on either day
Thursday I spent looking at the quilts, very inspiring. I'm not so fond of the art quilts,wholequilts, nor ones containing lots of applique but there is no denying that the makers are very gifted.
I loved the traditional, modern and pictorial quilts and found the accuracy overwhelming
The Tentmakers of Cairo and the 1718 quilt were added draws.
On Friday, I was not well enough to stay beyond 2.30pm but managed to cram in quite a bit of browsing and shopping......£180 with Doughtys and another £30 elsewhere
I bought lots of batiks, extra wide backing, plain cottons and threads for a new project to be started soon...also some bits and bobs from the haberdashery stalls........ not the ruler unfortunately
I was lucky enough to meet up with some lovely people.....Pearl, Twopence,Jobunnie. Sandra ( and daughter ) Lincoln Hobbit, DeafOldBat, StitchinTime, and of course Iminei ( whom I have met twice before
).... apologies to anyone I may have missed out - it's difficult when people have board / proper names
The Festival wasn't as crowded as I'd expected and there were plenty of seats, although not in the coffee areas. People were generally polite and friendly but there were lots of wheelchairs, pushchairs, buggies to take account of.
The Premier Inn was good as were the 2 restaurants we went to in the evenings.
All in all it was a very memorable weekend... pity it'll probably be a one off but there you go