Sunday
Mar012009
Stitches Experience
Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 9:30PM
I went to Stitches West 2009 this past Friday with Marisol. It was my second time going to Stitches and this time I was more prepared than the first.
The first time was an overload experience, where any and all fiber I encountered seemed irresistable. I bought up almost everything I got my hands on, including gadgets and jewelry. I was the novice shopper, easily preyed on by all vendors. I think, if I'm not mistaken, I tallied my total purchases at about $700.00, if not more. I did suffer from buyer's remorse aftwards, but quickly occupied my mind with other thoughts to forget about it. I did promise myself that I would set a reasonable budget for my next time.
And so I did set a budget, I came in my second time under a whopping $200.00! I'm so proud of myself, and at the same time upset, I really should've splurged, but oh well, there's always next year.
Marisol and I ran into some good friends, Tapmouse, who was manning the BMF stand, and also Mike from Yknit, who I have to say is the sweetest person!
Here's our little group hug (left to right, Marisol, WonderMike, and ME (burgundy):
After all the shopping and touching of everything soft, I was pooped! We had started our day off at about 9 a.m. and finished about 4 p.m.
I'll share the my goodies from Stitches later, for now I'll leave you with this good-bye shot of Marisol and I. 8-)
The first time was an overload experience, where any and all fiber I encountered seemed irresistable. I bought up almost everything I got my hands on, including gadgets and jewelry. I was the novice shopper, easily preyed on by all vendors. I think, if I'm not mistaken, I tallied my total purchases at about $700.00, if not more. I did suffer from buyer's remorse aftwards, but quickly occupied my mind with other thoughts to forget about it. I did promise myself that I would set a reasonable budget for my next time.
And so I did set a budget, I came in my second time under a whopping $200.00! I'm so proud of myself, and at the same time upset, I really should've splurged, but oh well, there's always next year.
Marisol and I ran into some good friends, Tapmouse, who was manning the BMF stand, and also Mike from Yknit, who I have to say is the sweetest person!
Here's our little group hug (left to right, Marisol, WonderMike, and ME (burgundy):
After all the shopping and touching of everything soft, I was pooped! We had started our day off at about 9 a.m. and finished about 4 p.m.
I'll share the my goodies from Stitches later, for now I'll leave you with this good-bye shot of Marisol and I. 8-)
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Reader Comments (4)
That was soooooo much fun! Lets do it again:)
Too cute! I wish I had time to visit with you guys longer! I can hardly wait to see what you purchased-I don't know how you could be so good with your budget--a very unfamiliar thing for me! Hope you are enjoying the gorgeous LSS you got!
That was soo much fun! Love to do it again soon.
Glad you had fun but sad I didn't see you guys!