Although it might seem like traveling to quilt shows is all fun (and it is most of the time), we do have to work, too. Because I'm in charge of sales reps across North America and in different time zones, I get phone calls and text messages on a regular basis. It's not uncommon to find me texting between customers.

Heidi and Mark Caraher texting at MQS. (Don't you love how Marilyn Badger is looking over our shoulder?)


A show like MQS keeps us busy from the time we rise, to the time we fall..asleep that is. But, we still must eat. My friends will tell you that I like food and when I get hungry, I must have food. And, a diet Pepsi. Well, during this trip I learned that our Des Moines sales rep Tony O'Tool is way more serious about food than me. And, can he eat. So, on this particular night, Tony wanted (or was that needed) BBQ. We were in KC, home of BBQ, so we headed to "the spot."



Unfortunately, the waiting list was too long for us, as we had more work to do. We settled for the Red Robin next door. Our food was great. That hamburger with mushroom and cheese never tasted so good. The entertainment was lively. Karen McTavish and her son, Storm, joined us for a quick meal.

Who's 44 and who's 4? And, can you make either of these faces?


Could life get much better than playing with a super hero and making guppy faces? Mark sure looks happy.



Then it was back to work. Quilt artist Karen McTavish sold her books at an event that evening, alongside many other designers.



Storm hung close by, with his Red Robin balloon tied to his wrist and his Blackberry in hand. Can you hear him thinking..."Did Mom say not to push the buttons, or to push as many buttons as I want." And, I love the plaid shorts. I need to find a pair like that for Henry.