Susan replied to yesterday's post by asking, but how's the FOOD? Well our first real meal at Sewing Summit was dinner last night. We did our research and decided to make a trek to Eva, a quirky little Mediterranean restaurant featuring small plates. We shared a butter lettuce salad with strawberry relish and goat cheese toasts (yummy) ... baked Greek mac and cheese with bacon and arugula (yummier) ... and eva's "baker's pie" that was all cheesy with a tomato and fresh mozzarella salad on top (yummiest)! mmm. Highly recommend.
Open Sew was up and running after dinner, and we spent several hours there just stitching away. Between machines and sewists, there was quite a hum in that room.
Today started with a quick coffee run and then straight to class! Mine was "Metal Frame Pouch" with Kelly of KelbySews. The pattern was quick and easy and shock of shocks, the gluing into the frame was a snap. What was I worried about?
From there it was on to "Creative Fabric Selection" with Jeni Baker of In Color Order. Her presentation was so engaging and enlightening.....very enjoyable! And what a treat to all get a Michael Miller Cotton Couture color card!
Lunch was really nice - the first hotel meal - bountiful salad and dessert bars. We met all new people at our lunch table and enjoyed getting acquainted and swapping cards. Also during lunch was a brief presentation by the team from Threadbias, which was cool as I'm a newcomer to their site.
Last class today was "Photography for Bloggers" with Vanessa Hewell of LBG Studio. If anything, this is where I need and want help and Vanessa gave us alot to think about and try with our cameras.
So now it's down time for a bit ... later on we'll head out to a mixer sponsored by the Salt Lake City Modern Quilt Guild ... out on the town with most of SS!
I'm glad you're updating! Sounds like it would be way too overwhelming for me I think. I need a LOT of down time and quiet time in my life. haha
Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you! I'm following along on Instagram too and it looks like a marvelous time.
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You've probably heard all about Pantone's recent big announcement. It's only been a few years that I've known such a thing as a Pantone Color of the Year even existed. But once I did, I paid attention. In 2012, when the color of the year was Tangerine Tango, I created Tangerisk
So this year it's all about Radiant Orchid. The name alone is somewhat exotic, don't you think? Here's a couple of interesting reads from Blossom Heart Quilts and modern handcraft, and check out what I got when I searched for Radiant Orchid on Pinterest! Should be interesting, as orchid will be a ways out of my fabric comfort zone, but I'm willing to give it a chance in the new year. Armed with my official swatch card, I'll be watching out for my own fabric finds, and seeing what inspiration they bring. You?
This is definitely my kind of color but it doesn't really fit into our interior. I heard about this "color of the year" just few weeks ago and honestly I don't really care :-)
I was "inspired" to paint my bedroom tangerine two years ago. It looks nice with my white beaded board half way up the wall and espresso bedroom set. It isn't very calming though and I am ready for something new, but it won't be orchid! I'm thinking a taupe or grey. Something soothing.
Love this new Color of the year but with reddish hair, it won't be entering my wardrobe. Perhaps the grand babes will benefit : )
Radiant Orchid is my kind of color. I love using brights in my quilts. But since I am on a no buy fabric diet, I doubt I will be using much of it.
I enjoyed your review of the colors and your makes. I played along when it was Tangerine, skipped Emerald, and am debating on Orchid. I look forward to seeing your Radiant Orchid creation!
Ooh, I'm ahead of the curve! Plenty of orchid in my sister's wedding quilt. Who knew we were trendy?
I seem to have quite a dislike for every color they choose :( So looking forward to see what you come up with. Who knows, I might even start liking this "orchid" color.
tangerine was a dream, emerald was classic but this orchid..not sew sure about it. Will see what the fabric designers lure us in with.
I should order a swatch. Can you match it to a fabric that I would know? I have to make a purple quilt for my sister, I figure it is a time, given the colour of the year.
Very smart to get the official swatch card. I'm just not sure about this one. I'm still pining over tangerine tango....