Monday, June 30, 2014

The Quilt Show Taping

Hello Everyone,
 
What a day in the life of a quilter!  A day I will always remember with good memories.....the day of my taping for The Quilt Show.
 
We headed off early to the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles.
 
 
The initial set-up prior to taping.
 

 

The producer gave us some of the final details.  I was so nervous, her directions went in one ear and out the other!


This nice young man hooked me up to a "mike" which immediately fell into my cleavage.  I didn't know who was more embarrassed.  I'm sure my heart was beating like a trip hammer!

 
It was fascinating watching the preparations behind the scenes for the segments.  Everyone had their job from moving cameras, lights, and hanging the appropriate quilts.  The staff was very organized, extremely professional, very complimentary and helpful.
 



I reviewed the Patchwork Math segment with Ricky Tims.  Me, in the same room with Ricky Tims!  Incredible!  What a gentleman.  We walked through my presentation just prior to the taping, and Ricky "got it" immediately.


 Be natural they said.....with all of these cameras and people.....I don't think so!

 
I was practicing my Country Charmer segment with Alex Anderson.  Alex is an amazing woman who made me very comfortable.  Alex loved the block layout sheet and she is a quick study!  I was so afraid of not filling the allotted time.....silly me.....the time flew by.


In reviewing the events of the day in my mind, I keep thinking about the things I forgot to say.....but I can't remember exactly what I said!  I didn't bumble around too much, but there were moments I would like to re-do.  Now here's the good news.....I've been invited back to do more segments which will be on The Quilt Show's classroom section!

My thanks go out to the entire staff at The Quilt Show.  You gave me a day in my life I will always remember.  You were all professional, helpful, complimentary, and kind.

My thanks also go out to all of YOU, my wonderful readers, who sent me many personal messages and comments of encouragement prior to the show.  Knowing I had so much support was immeasurable, and I'm forever grateful.

I also want to thank Mr. Joe who's been cooking, cleaning, walking the puppy, and basically doing everything around the house the past few weeks so that I could be prepared for my big day.  He's a keeper!

Now on to my next quilting adventure.  Who knew quilting could be so exciting!

Soon,
Lynn

25 comments:

  1. A star is born - congratulations! I'm certain that you nailed it.

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  2. Congratulations!! You are now on the 'A' LIST of quilting super stars!! Yahoo!! You done good!

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  3. Well there you are, Lynn.....now you know why your Sew'n Wild Oaks classes and your blog are followed by so many "Wild Women"!! Congratulations on your well-deserved success :D :D :D

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  4. We all knew you would be a star - congrats. How exciting that you will do more!! Whoot!!

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  5. Congrats.....I can't wait to see the segment.......OMGosh....Hubby and I had tears streaming down or faces over the part of the story where the "mike" falls off.....what you have to go through to become a star......

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  6. Wow, how exciting! You look very good in the pictures posted here; red is great color on you. Did you ever think your hobby would lead to this?

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  7. Whoo Hoo you made it and I am sure with flying colors. Can't wait to see the segment. And pat your self on the back for being invited back.

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  8. Isn't the 'book' of life and it's 'chapters' wonderful?

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  9. I knew you would be great, Lynn! I am so happy for you with this well deserved recognition! Thanks to this show, many more people will get to see how talented you are!

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  10. Oh I'm so happy! I KNEW you would be a big hit! They never would have invited you back unless you were! I can't wait to see it! Now, you've done your initial taping and next time it will be easy. By the 3rd or 4th time you'll probably be giving them directions on lighting, etc. :) XO

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  11. Congratulations! Can't wait to see the segment as I'm sure it's amazing.

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  12. I look forward to seeing it. I'm so glad you are doing some of the classrooms. Those who live far away from you will get to learn also.

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  13. Fantastic to hear that you got along so well. I'm thrilled to hear that you are invited back to share even more with the classroom sessions. Congratulations!

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  14. Woo-hooooo!!! Congratulations for getting through the day and the weeks ahead of it, Lynn! Not only are you going to be invited back, I have a feeling you'll be in high demand from here on out! I'm so happy for you! Is Mr. Joe going to get a well deserved day off with you and Mazey? I sure hope so!
    Cheers!

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  15. May I add that Lynn "is a wonderful person who" makes everyone "feel very comfortable"!
    You looked beautiful! Cleavage and All! So sad I missed that! Wink!!
    You and Joe both need to put your tootsies up for a break...between puppy potty breaks!

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  16. Congrats Lynn! I know you did great and I can't wait to see your episode. What a fun and nerve racking experience, I'm sure you're glad it's over! Weeks from now you'll re-live it and be more than ready to do it again!

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  17. So it seems you were the success I knew you would be, despite your doubts. Well done too on being asked back to do classrooms, that's really great and a compliment to you.

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  18. Glad all went so well. I was actually nervous for you as I'd have been a write off. Isn't Ricky lovely. I met him in Adelaide in 2012 at the AMQF and he did a seminar on some his techniques. Alex sounds great. Take time now to smell the roses and relax before starting your next big adventure. Wish we still got The Quilt Show on pay TV. Take care.

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  19. Congratulations on your interview and on them asking you back. Looking forward to seeing the shows. Thanks for the laugh too.

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  20. Congratulations! I'm looking forward to seeing your show.

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  21. congrats!!! I'm so glad that it was a wonderful experience for you!! It was fun to see your behind the scenes pics, and I can't wait to see the segment (I'm a subscriber)!! And how great to know that you'll be back for other segments!! Can't wait to see those also!! :-) Hugs, H in Healdsburg

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  22. What an exciting, wonderful day!! I think Alex Anderson is just amazing and I know I wouldn't have been able to even think of what to say around her! I'm certain that you did absolutely great and I can't wait to see your show!! Congratulations!!

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  23. Congratulations! I was so excited when Alex told me she was going to have you on the show! Can't wait to see it.

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  24. Congratulations you are amazing! I am so excited for you.

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  25. Congratulations! I am sure your Quilt Show segment will be wonderful!! I would have been so nervous with all those people and cameras! You looked terrific in the photos and so professional! I have a special place in my heart for Alex Anderson, I have never taken a quilt class, but I used to watch her television show and learned so much from her! Congratulations on being asked back!

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