I did it! Whew. There I am on the set of Quilting Arts TV. What you can't see is the butterflies that were fluttering about in my stomach. I had such a sleepless night – tossing and turning – complete with major anxiety dreams. My "call time" was 9:30am, but I didn't tape anything until about 4pm. All that waiting time meant a wild roller coaster of nerves and calmness.
I was the last one to arrive at the studio. The green room was full of chattering quilty ladies when I arrived. And they all seemed to know each other. Super intimidating. (And truth be told, I recognized quite a few of them from their books, DVDs, etc.) So, I slunk in rather quietly and waited for my turn in the makeup chair. Here's a close up of me all dolled up with more makeup than I've ever worn in my life!
I'm strictly a moisturizer and chapstick kind of gal, so it's fun to see this (somewhat foreign) version of myself.
After makeup (and a bit of hairspray), I chatted with some of the other amazing guests (including Frieda Anderson, Maria Elkins, Yvonne Porcella, Loralie Harris, and Laura Wasilowski) in the green room. At lunch, Laura passed on some excellent advice. When she was younger, an older artist became frustrated with Laura's complaining about not having time to do her art. Laura had young children at the time and felt very stretched by all the demands of life. The older artist said, "Either you're an artist or not. Your family may need you, but they don't need you all the time." Laura went on to say that it's a choice. And she's been very happy with the one she made.
Everyone's work was gloriously cool. (When you're in the green room, you can watch the segments being taped on the monitor.) I didn't manage to get photos
(I got shy around all that famous-ness and didn't want to be a silly fan girl), but Maria Elkins' husband was
showing off this quilt of hers, and I couldn't resist a snapshot:
Um…she's kind of amazing.
The taping itself went really well. Host Pokey Bolton, was so sweet. She had a hectic day, taping all the openings and working with six different guests! I know there were photos taken of the two of us on set, and a few of me with the other amazing guests But, they were all taken with other people's cameras, so I'll have to wait to get my hands on those!
And I have to thank producer Kathie Stull and her assistant, Katherine Lamanscu, who always make sure the day goes smoothly. They both made me feel very, very relaxed, as did the entire crew. Helen Gregory, Quilting Arts Magazine's Managing Editor was also there, keeping an eye on things in the green room. Thanks, all around!
You can check out some bits and pieces from the set below….
It's very Martha Stewart or Pottery Barn, don't you think?
And how's this for awesome good news? Pokey took three of my quilts for publishing in Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine, and my ribbon cuff, two scarves, two different necklaces, and a pair of earrings for publishing in Quilting Arts Magazine's Gift Issue! I have to write the corresponding articles now, but I'm totally thrilled! It will be my first time in both magazines. I subscribe to both of them, but I've never considered my work "good enough" to submit. It took all of my strength not to giggle uncontrollably when she asked if I minded her taking them!
Well, thanks for letting me share! Now that it's all over, I feel relaxed and maybe just a little sad that it's all over. The episodes should air starting in June 2009 on PBS. You can check local listings for it.
Thanks for stopping by!
Wow – you look beautiful. Huge congrats on getting so much of your stuff into the mags. although not surprising at all.
Wow – you look beautiful. Huge congrats on getting so much of your stuff into the mags. although not surprising at all.
Wow – you look beautiful. Huge congrats on getting so much of your stuff into the mags. although not surprising at all.
Wow – you look beautiful. Huge congrats on getting so much of your stuff into the mags. although not surprising at all.
Julie, congratulations on so many counts! You are an inspiration! Best wishes, Helen
Julie, congratulations on so many counts! You are an inspiration! Best wishes, Helen
Julie, congratulations on so many counts! You are an inspiration! Best wishes, Helen
Julie, congratulations on so many counts! You are an inspiration! Best wishes, Helen
how exciting
how exciting
how exciting
how exciting
Woo..hoo! So exciting Julie, love the set and your photo is stunning…even if you are a more exotic version of yourself in it! 😉 I totally know why they took all your projects. Because you are AMAZING girl! =)
Have a great week!
Jen
Woo..hoo! So exciting Julie, love the set and your photo is stunning…even if you are a more exotic version of yourself in it! 😉 I totally know why they took all your projects. Because you are AMAZING girl! =)
Have a great week!
Jen
Woo..hoo! So exciting Julie, love the set and your photo is stunning…even if you are a more exotic version of yourself in it! 😉 I totally know why they took all your projects. Because you are AMAZING girl! =)
Have a great week!
Jen
Woo..hoo! So exciting Julie, love the set and your photo is stunning…even if you are a more exotic version of yourself in it! 😉 I totally know why they took all your projects. Because you are AMAZING girl! =)
Have a great week!
Jen
What an exciting day you had! Thanks for sharing! Your stuff is so amazing – it’s no surprise that they wanted it and I will get to see it cuz I just subscribed to Cloth, Paper Scissors! Yeayyy!
Congrats Julie!
What an exciting day you had! Thanks for sharing! Your stuff is so amazing – it’s no surprise that they wanted it and I will get to see it cuz I just subscribed to Cloth, Paper Scissors! Yeayyy!
Congrats Julie!
What an exciting day you had! Thanks for sharing! Your stuff is so amazing – it’s no surprise that they wanted it and I will get to see it cuz I just subscribed to Cloth, Paper Scissors! Yeayyy!
Congrats Julie!
What an exciting day you had! Thanks for sharing! Your stuff is so amazing – it’s no surprise that they wanted it and I will get to see it cuz I just subscribed to Cloth, Paper Scissors! Yeayyy!
Congrats Julie!
you’re like SO famous 😉 congrats, julie!!
you’re like SO famous 😉 congrats, julie!!
you’re like SO famous 😉 congrats, julie!!
you’re like SO famous 😉 congrats, julie!!
WOW, WOW, WOW!! Make sure to blog a reminder about the shows when it’s closer to air time b/c I wanna watch!!!
WOW, WOW, WOW!! Make sure to blog a reminder about the shows when it’s closer to air time b/c I wanna watch!!!
WOW, WOW, WOW!! Make sure to blog a reminder about the shows when it’s closer to air time b/c I wanna watch!!!
WOW, WOW, WOW!! Make sure to blog a reminder about the shows when it’s closer to air time b/c I wanna watch!!!
WOW Julie, that is so incredibly cool! You look fabulous btw! Huge congratulations!
WOW Julie, that is so incredibly cool! You look fabulous btw! Huge congratulations!
WOW Julie, that is so incredibly cool! You look fabulous btw! Huge congratulations!
WOW Julie, that is so incredibly cool! You look fabulous btw! Huge congratulations!
WOW! Julie – you must be over the moon with happiness. BTW – I thought you looked rather stunning with the face on.
Congrats:D
WOW! Julie – you must be over the moon with happiness. BTW – I thought you looked rather stunning with the face on.
Congrats:D
WOW! Julie – you must be over the moon with happiness. BTW – I thought you looked rather stunning with the face on.
Congrats:D
WOW! Julie – you must be over the moon with happiness. BTW – I thought you looked rather stunning with the face on.
Congrats:D
Congrats on the pubs. for your awesome work. That quilt you shared was fabulous (I thought the boy was flying off the quilt)! So the butterflies are gone for now and may return when you do your next series for TV.
Congrats on the pubs. for your awesome work. That quilt you shared was fabulous (I thought the boy was flying off the quilt)! So the butterflies are gone for now and may return when you do your next series for TV.
Congrats on the pubs. for your awesome work. That quilt you shared was fabulous (I thought the boy was flying off the quilt)! So the butterflies are gone for now and may return when you do your next series for TV.
Congrats on the pubs. for your awesome work. That quilt you shared was fabulous (I thought the boy was flying off the quilt)! So the butterflies are gone for now and may return when you do your next series for TV.
That’s so exciting!!! Congrats!!!
You look great!!
That’s so exciting!!! Congrats!!!
You look great!!
That’s so exciting!!! Congrats!!!
You look great!!
That’s so exciting!!! Congrats!!!
You look great!!
O girl – you are the coolest!!! I wish I could watch PBS and you 🙂 You look stunning in the pic!
O girl – you are the coolest!!! I wish I could watch PBS and you 🙂 You look stunning in the pic!
O girl – you are the coolest!!! I wish I could watch PBS and you 🙂 You look stunning in the pic!
O girl – you are the coolest!!! I wish I could watch PBS and you 🙂 You look stunning in the pic!
Wow what an amazing experience! Congrats to you!!!
Wow what an amazing experience! Congrats to you!!!
Wow what an amazing experience! Congrats to you!!!
Wow what an amazing experience! Congrats to you!!!
Super Cool…congrats Julie
Super Cool…congrats Julie
Super Cool…congrats Julie
Super Cool…congrats Julie
how cool are you?!
way to go!
how cool are you?!
way to go!
how cool are you?!
way to go!
how cool are you?!
way to go!
It was great to meet you and visit with you at the filming on Monday. Your work and your enthusiasm are delightful!
It was great to meet you and visit with you at the filming on Monday. Your work and your enthusiasm are delightful!
It was great to meet you and visit with you at the filming on Monday. Your work and your enthusiasm are delightful!
It was great to meet you and visit with you at the filming on Monday. Your work and your enthusiasm are delightful!
you are my new found idol. you rock. and you look gorgeous too ..love the blue in the hair.
you are my new found idol. you rock. and you look gorgeous too ..love the blue in the hair.
you are my new found idol. you rock. and you look gorgeous too ..love the blue in the hair.
you are my new found idol. you rock. and you look gorgeous too ..love the blue in the hair.
CONGRATS!!!!!! you look gorgeous & like a total pro 🙂 can’t wait to see the show and that article in CPS!!! your work is amazing…you must be thrilled to be able to share it to more crafters 🙂
xoxoox
gi
CONGRATS!!!!!! you look gorgeous & like a total pro 🙂 can’t wait to see the show and that article in CPS!!! your work is amazing…you must be thrilled to be able to share it to more crafters 🙂
xoxoox
gi
CONGRATS!!!!!! you look gorgeous & like a total pro 🙂 can’t wait to see the show and that article in CPS!!! your work is amazing…you must be thrilled to be able to share it to more crafters 🙂
xoxoox
gi
CONGRATS!!!!!! you look gorgeous & like a total pro 🙂 can’t wait to see the show and that article in CPS!!! your work is amazing…you must be thrilled to be able to share it to more crafters 🙂
xoxoox
gi
wow I konw someone famous… blush, blush, blush…
I’m so happy for you Julie. Well done.
wow I konw someone famous… blush, blush, blush…
I’m so happy for you Julie. Well done.
wow I konw someone famous… blush, blush, blush…
I’m so happy for you Julie. Well done.
wow I konw someone famous… blush, blush, blush…
I’m so happy for you Julie. Well done.
well done you!
great to see your talents being recognised
well done you!
great to see your talents being recognised
well done you!
great to see your talents being recognised
well done you!
great to see your talents being recognised
Congratulations!! I am glad it all went well! What a life experience!! Shelley
Congratulations!! I am glad it all went well! What a life experience!! Shelley
Congratulations!! I am glad it all went well! What a life experience!! Shelley
Congratulations!! I am glad it all went well! What a life experience!! Shelley