Ferret Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I've just been asked to be part of a special meet and greet event at the Festival of Quilts at Birmingham in August. It's for invited guests and will then be offered to people who have booked on the evening events. It sounds really fun, with champange for those who drink it and time for me to talk to a smaller group and show them how I do what I do. It sounds dangerously professional. Of course there is still a risk that no one will want to come to the event which is between the show closing for the day on the Saturday and the evening events, but I a so thrilled to have been asked. I had been pretty certain I would have my machine set up on the stand but now I am certain. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Congrats. That is exciting indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Way to go girl ...... Congratulations and have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Congratulations Ferret, that is great news. !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 How exciting for you, Ferret! I wish I could come to FOQ. Maybe someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Congratulations...I'm so excited for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Congrats! Wish we all could come and see you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mark Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Congrats Ferret that is awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 That's soooo koooool! Of course you should go and do it!!! If you were here we'd all be there to see ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merelling Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Congratulations! I have to study the program. I will be at The Festival of Quilts in Birmingham:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 That is wonderful and soooo exciting! Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Oh how marvelous for you Ferret! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 How exciting indeed Ferret. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Congratulations Ferret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam H Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 That's exciting!!! Congratulations. Wish I could learn to do what you do. I just love your work. You need to do a book or DVD, or do an internet class. Or I could come to the UK, yeah right. But I can dream. Anyway have fun. PamH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Ferret, That is awesome! I'm very excited for you. Please take pictures of the big event for us to see, since most of us won't be able to see it in person. Good luck, Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 What a fun time you have been offered. I hope you just have a fantastic time and enjoy every minute of it. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Ferret , Congrulations :cool::cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Congrats - what a neat invite. Enjoy every minute of it. :cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Well, I've just got to hope people want to come and talk to me. I suspect free drinks will encourage some. It's going to be a pretty big event and I think I am now looking forward to it. My book is very close, my quilts are coming together and I think I have a plan for the gallery. Even with such a huge space it is tricky fitting the machine in. Just as well I have a much smaller frame than standard I suppose. I will be trying out a camcorder at the show and if things go well I might try a DVD. I'm not sure what I do that others don't which makes it hard to know what to teach. Suggestions will be gratefully received. Thanks for the support guys. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Congratulations, you Old Pro!:cool: I'm afraid my flight back north leaves on mid Saturday afternoon so I won't be able to appreciate the free champagne but I could have it earlier - Elevenses is the best time to drink it! I'm really looking forward to seeing what you have been working on these past months and where it will lead you next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 That's a shame, but at least you will be there for the show. You know I could claim this is partly your fault. You were booking a teaching tour before anyone else really noticed me. I still use that as an illustration of what can be achieved BTW. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Well, there you go! I'm chuffed to have got the ball rolling. Now you can go global - if you need a British tour operator/fixer/gopher I've got the low down on Paducah, Holland and always willing to check out new, international events...!! OR how about Television - an "alternative" UK version of The Quilt Show with Dawn French and Simon Pegg, scripted by Richard Curtis OR a cartoon where spiky blue haired beings have to battle the Regiments of Quiltatrons... Can you tell that I'm off on a Guild Retreat in an hour and my idea of getting changed for a formal dinner is wearing bright yellow trousers with the green DM's. They are going to MAKE me do paper foundation piecing all weekend and the nearest Longarm is 200 miles away BUT there will be chocolate and I'm very good at making my own entertainment in my own bizarre fantasy world:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 :P:D Oh Linzi you make me laugh so hard! They'd have to MAKE me do paper piecing too, it's def not a fav of mine! Have a fun and enjoy your chocolate! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Congrats Ferrett! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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