Hitting the long road to Houston (packed into the back seat of Paps's truck)...
Crossing the Red River (hours later)...
Eating Texas-shaped waffles in Huntsville on Thursday morning before going downtown to the convention center...
The first glimpse of our booth, 1305!
Getting started (we miss Nan and Paps already!)...
Meeting up with our sweet friend Kay on the second day of set-up!
Pressing, pressing, pressing...
Sisters at Schoolhouse (we really REALLY missed our Abiah)...
We got to help out our Jennifer at her Schoolhouse! And we love her to pieces!!
Our lunch (split two ways) and the view from our hotel (at the top floor)...
Apphia and Achaia at the Riley Blake Schoolhouse, looking very professional...
On our 7-block trudge to the convention center...
Here we are at last!
Before the floor opened (Paps, we love and miss you so much!)...
What we spent a lot of time doing with Jenny (!!!)...
The marie-madeline booth!
With beautiful Heather Bailey! And Tasha Noel, the sweet lady responsible for a lot of the gorgeous fabrics in our booth! We didn't get a picture with our Pam, but her fabrics were splashed all over the booth, too. We can't wait to get our bolts of Pam Kitty Love!
Westminster Fibers had a really neat new booth layout...
With our favorite friend Jenny, at Guadalajara!!! Love her so much!
Abs wearing her fabulous new dress, thanks to Carla and Jennifer. Jennifer, we miss you and your hugs already!
We were given the booth award for merchandising!!! Out of over 1000 booths, they chose ours! We about fell over when the comitee came by to give it to us...
We couldn't be more grateful for such a wonderful market trip! The Lord continues to bless our little company beyond what we ever dreamed. We're so thankful for all of the talented and generous people He has placed in our lives! They have blessed us, encouraged us, laughed with us... and we're grateful for each and every one.
xo.
Apphia, Achaia, and Abigail
P.S. But we missed Mom and Abiah like crazy. It just doesn't do to leave part of us at home, you know?
So exciting you won a booth award! And such great fun to see you all and get my fill of hugs every day. I felt like part of the family. :)
Posted by: Melissa P | November 2, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Congratulations on your booth award. We stopped by your booth on the first day and it was lovely. It made me want to go home and start sewing.
Posted by: Tammy | November 2, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Love you sweet girls! I am so sad it is OVER! Next YEAR!!! So sad Abiah and Kristie were not there either.
Posted by: Jenny Fish | November 2, 2012 at 03:33 PM
you all do such an AMAZING job! I love the patterns you all make and sell :D
You are invited to follow my blog if you want ;D
Blessings,
Alisha
www.alishainprogress.blogspot.com
Posted by: Alisha Ann | November 2, 2012 at 03:33 PM
It was so great spending the long weekend with 3 of our favorite girls! A job well done!!! Love to all, Nan and Paps
Posted by: Nanny | November 3, 2012 at 09:51 PM
I loved seeing you girls! (and Nan and Paps)Super love you!!! xo
Posted by: pam | November 8, 2012 at 09:30 PM
It's such a treat to see your market booth, and some of the lovely people you connected with. Your booth is gorgeous, and very apparently deserves the merchandising award you received. Congratulations to you all, and praise God for his abundant blessings.
Posted by: Linda H. | November 14, 2012 at 09:08 AM
Working on the Francie today. Had to come back and look over the pictures again for inspiration. Easter here we come!
Posted by: Melissa Stramel | March 7, 2013 at 07:27 AM