It really was lovely to meet you both at the show
@Lachica and
@Fabric Lover and some interesting with your friend Gabrielle too. I've been thinking about that sequin skirted dress ever since!
I spent more than I should (Lachica I told you Ken's plan was far from foolproof, he's an unwitting enabler really as he reminded me before we left that I'd forgotten to get the Tailor's Pressing Board & Clapper!) but the greatest excitement both buying and just looking was definitely bead related. We were so pleased to see the wonderful Diane Bates there again. Sadly she didn't have the encrusted faux leotard with her this year but we did have another long, informative and entertaining chat - the autographed book showing her work has pride of place below. The fabulous Emma Wilkinson inspired me with her use of seed & bugle beads too gave me lots of ideas and lovely chat about beading on latin dance dresses.
My bead related buys Detail on hat by Emma Wilkinson
+ the magnifying lenses needed to see the tiny ones
& pens because I just like them