QuiltCon Phoenix | Etc.

This random wrap-up post is mostly for me.... just as a reminder of a few more QuiltCon moments that are worth reflecting back on. 

First off, Rachel @snippetsofsweetness and I flew out of the new-to-us Paine Field Airport very near our homes. With just two gates, it was so much smaller and convenient than we were used to.

photo taken by Rachel, since she had the window seat!

After an uneventful flight and getting settled into our hotel, we had the most delicious salads as a late dinner at the hotel restaurant, Carcara. It was a welcome time to relax and breathe in the reality that we had a few days to spend together, something that doesn't happen much these days.

On Friday night, we had dinner at Cornish Pasty Co. with a delightful group. All invited by Yvonne @quiltingjetgirl and joined by her husband Michael @wabi_sabi_overland, Rebecca @rebeccalynn207, Krista @poppyprint and CJ @cj.molen, both long-time friends. It was too dark to get a photo of our pasties, but the company was excellent, and we enjoyed the evening.

Come Saturday, Rachel and I ventured off together after attending the Keynote with some guild members, and joining in the guild photo. We first headed back to Blanco Cocina so Rachel could enjoy it too. Oh how I wish Blanco had a restaurant near us back home! 

Then we ubered over to Palabras Bilingual Bookstore, a shop Rachel was keen to see and experience.

It was an enjoyable outing! After, we ubered back to the convention center for one last round through the vendors and quilt exhibit, saying goodbye to QuiltCon. It was bittersweet for sure!