By complete chance, (well, actually it was the decision-maker on the idea) my first Quilt Market in the USA happened to be in Portland, where my eldest sister has lived for 18 years. We've combined business with family time, and a bit of a relaxing break after the madness of the trade show.
We spent a lovely afternoon yesterday with the gorgeous Lola Nova and her crafty girl, visiting Modern Domestics and Bolt, and chatting over dinner.
I came away with warm and fuzzy feelings about the crafting community and like-minds' and a goodly stash of new fabric. My wee girl came away with felt, needles and embroidery floss, and began crafting a cat on the train home.
...which she finished today... complete with a wardrobe of costumes. Instead of coming into town to explore the city with me today, she wanted to stay home and sew. No idea where she gets that from.
My exploration of the city involved mostly sitting in Starbucks with a friend from home.
I nearly caught a train home from the city and then a phone call to my sister confirmed that it would be better if I spent another hour in town if I wanted to be picked up from the station. I wandered around town, Powell's Books and in the rain for which Portland is so famous.
It's a cool and kooky place, where everyone appears to be incredibly polite. And nobody uses umbrellas, despite incessant downpour.
I like it.
12 comments:
I noticed that about umbrellas in Portland too. It seems that everyone has a rain jacket instead.
at least you didn't fall down the stairs in the bookshop :D
I'm so glad you are getting time to unwind.
PS word verification is "readwho you"
Ha!
I like the sound of it too....glad all is going well
Portland is my second favourite US city. Absolutely love it there. So glad you're having a great time!
Glad you're enjoying yourself! That farbic shop looks wonderful too. Hope the trip is very successful for you, you deserve it! :O) Jo xx
Sounds like you're having my idea of a perfect day.
So glad you have had a chance to get a look at our pretty and kooky city.
Love that cat! My girl has taken to wearing a headband and wants to make a cat just like your girl!
So glad we were able to meet in person. It is always such a pleasure to chat face to face with lovely crafty bloggers! We'll have to come visit you next.
Enjoy the rest of your trip!
xo
Glad you're having lots of fun! Fabric shopping is, of course, the natural way to get over Quilt Market - tee hee
The travel section in today's Age newspaper has a double page spread on Portland!
It sounds as though you are having a ball! So pleased.
Hey Nikki! Those dolls heads are kinda creepy, especially the one that looks like it's crawled out of the grave! Awesome shop though, love it's uniqueness.
Umbrellas are a pain. In the eye. When someone else isn't careful with theirs. Who needs 'em.
Post a Comment