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This is what a countertop template looks like: hmm...I was prepared for cardboard and brown paper. What do I know?
So, what did I do with my day of freedom? Did I go to the studio and get some work done? Uh - well, that was the plan. But then, Rachel reminded me that the NJ Mancuso Quilt Fest opened today, so I put on my shoes and hot-footed it down there to see Usha of Handloom Batik! I normally post an annual picture on my blog of Usha and Rayna in the booth - but I forgot to take a picture today. So instead of Usha, you get to see a few of the gorgeous fabrics I brought home with me. As usual, no picture can do her fabrics justice.
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The best news is that Usha will be vending at QSDS the first week! She told me today and I am excited because her fabrics are unique. Most of the batiks we see in the stores are from Bali; these are true Indian batiks - very different, and not available anywhere but from her.
The bunch I brought home, I picked to work with my own batiks and hand-prints; I can't wait to play around with them.
Tomorrow, the studio.