{"id":11297,"date":"2011-11-19T06:15:40","date_gmt":"2011-11-19T13:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=11297"},"modified":"2016-06-28T17:00:49","modified_gmt":"2016-06-29T00:00:49","slug":"trip-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/trip-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Trip East"},"content":{"rendered":"

To those of you who live in places that require you to jump in the car and drive for 20 minutes every time you want an ice cream, a loaf of bread or some fabric, my idea of a trek probably has you rolling your eyes. I drive about 2 miles a day and then spend the rest of the day’s transportation allotment on a train with some buses and streetcars thrown in for good measure. I also walk a lot.<\/p>\n

Today was a bit different as I was heading to C&T Publishing to return a quilt from the Primal Green Show<\/a>, go to lunch and do some other errands that were out that way. It was a long haul, but a good day in general. Drivers weren’t too idiotic, people did not zoom through the Fastrak lane and then try and swerve to the cash lane at the last minute, the rain didn’t pour down while I was driving or while I was walking around without a hood or umbrella: all in all a good day.<\/p>\n

\"Where<\/a>
Where the Magic Happens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First stop<\/span>: C&T Publishing<\/p>\n

This unassuming industrial type building, in an industrial neighborhood, hides a lot of colorful goodness! I walked into the building and saw the most beautiful C&T commemorative quilt. I am sorry I didn’t take a picture of it. It was really gorgeous!<\/p>\n

I also liked the wall of tear sheets they had opposite the reception desk advertising their current titles. It was a great decoration\/advertising idea.<\/p>\n

Lisa was kind enough to show me all of the different departments. It was funny to think that I have a mystical, awe inspired idea of working in a quilt publishing house, but the people there were just working. I am sure they enjoy their work, but I am also sure that it is a job to them. She took me out into the warehouse where I saw a lot of palettes covered in industrial strength Saran Wrap! I also got a peek inside the photo shoot studio, which is also in the warehouse. Very interesting!<\/p>\n

\"Slightly<\/a>
Slightly damaged<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I was allowed to pick out some books from their slightly damaged shelf. I didn’t have much time so I just grabbed books. These look interesting, don’t you think?<\/p>\n

We went to lunch and, afterwards, I showed Lisa Kissy Fish<\/em>, which I had in the trunk.<\/p>\n

\"Thimble<\/a>
Thimble Creek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Second stop<\/span>: Thimble Creek<\/a>, Concord, Calif.<\/p>\n

Talking with Lisa reminded me that I have been wanting to try TAP, so I decided that that would be my excuse to go to Thimble Creek, which is just a mile or so up the road from the C&T headquarters.<\/p>\n

I hadn’t been to their ‘new’ location. They moved at least 3 years ago. There was a theme a few years ago of quilt stores moving to industrial or office park areas, because of less expensive rent. It worked for some stores not for others. I was nervous about going, because I don’t know the area and I was afraid I would have trouble finding it. Sometimes the stores that have moved to these industrial areas have been hard to find. Silly, I know, but there you have it.<\/p>\n

I walked in and there was a feeling of comfort and light in a country\/shabby chic sort of way. The place wasn’t as large as their last location, but they had a lot of fabric The arrangement by color, mostly, but also by style\/type. There was a section of large florals including Kaffe Fassett, Philip Jacobs, etc. There was a section of reproductions (some Civil War?) and the choices were very appealing. I didn’t buy any, but loved some of the colors – some of the pinks and blues, especially. There was also a section of dots,and another with fabric that looked like the forthcoming Malka Dubrowski fabrics. There was a section of wools. They had a small section of notions, quite a lot of thread and a nice selection of specialty rulers, but not many Creative Grids.<\/p>\n

\"Kissy<\/a>
Kissy Fish Framing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Third stop<\/span>: Framing<\/p>\n

Kissy Fish<\/em> is finished – my part at least. The back looked unfinished, because I stitched through to the back. I originally thought I would put an additional back on. As I got near to finishing I decided that I would frame it. It is an art piece and I want it to be considered art.<\/p>\n

A few years ago, I had a number of different types of art pieces framed. The frame shop to which my mom took the pieces did a really great job. Unfortunately, that outlet closed. Fortunately, I found that they had a second shop near C&T, so I went there. I was really pleased to find the shop and added it to my list of tasks for yesterday. I was really pleased the the service. The above mats and frame color are what I chose. It will be ready in a few weeks and I’ll let you know if I like the final result.<\/p>\n

Whole Foods was right across the street so I was able to get the gluten free pie crusts I need for Thanksgiving and then I headed home. I thought about stopping at The Cotton Patch<\/a> and getting the TAP, but I decided just to head home. I’ll get it another time.<\/p>\n

Finally: I decided to stop by the Young Man’s school and see if I could find him and if he needed a ride. Boy, was I lucky! He was right out front and ready to go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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