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This past weekend. I attended the 27th annual Pacific International Quilt Festival in Santa Clara, California. Again this year (and as always) the quilt variety and skill levels represented were just stunning! (photos coming!)

Some of the impressions I had this year were different than in years past. Many less vendors this year and many of the ones I usually look forward to seeing and visiting with were not at this year's show.

I am curious if the Mancuso Show Mgt. booth prices went up by some staggering dollar amount or if the volatile economy is causing vendors to be more cautious about traveling very far from their home territory.

Some of the great vendors from years past were there and did not disappoint:

Scissor Sales image Lakeland Scissor Sales out of Sacramento, these folks have the best selection of specialty scissors and hand tools for sewists, crafters and makers you can find. Their reasonable prices make everyone love coming back for more year after year!

SewSteady of Eugene, Oregon now also providing the full line of Westalee Ruler Quilting feet and templates!

Kai Scissors of Puyallup Washington,

Newcomer:

Magnificent Quilt Hangers image Magnificent Quilting Company featuring a magnetic quilt display method that is just top notch! Superversatile and many mounting options so even if you do not have a sleeve on your quilt, these can be used to hang it without any damage.

Mircale Ironing cover image MiracleIroning.com

Generously donated a Travel Ironing Mat for our weekly Quilting classes - thank you again!

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