What a busy week! As some of you may already know, superbuzzy is featured in issue 3 of Craft magazine (the Bazaar section). We couldn't be more thrilled, especially since the theme of the issue is Japan Style! I'm a huge fan of the magazine (a charter subscriber!), and I was so excited when we were contacted about this particular issue. Go snatch up your own copy to see all of the great projects! (Issues are always so diverse in content... it's a fantastic way to try out something completely new!) Here's a scan of Natalie's awesome write-up:
In other superbuzzy news, Mariko and I are gearing up for a trip to Salt Lake City for International Quilt Market May 4-6. It will be our first time to attend this monster of all fabric trade shows, so we are quite excited! If anyone has suggestions for food/shopping close to downtown, we'd love your recommendations. We won't have a car, so we'll be limited to places within walking distance. Most companies don't allow photos to be taken of the new lines, but we'll keep asking just in case! Once we get back from Utah, we'll be getting ready to launch our biggest update yet. It's pretty crazy - these latest shipments have our heart rates elevated for all the right reasons!
There is plenty of eating and shopping downtown.
Two blocks west of the convention center is the Gateway Shopping Center. Most of the shops are national. However you'll find some nice sit down eateries there. I recommend the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
One block east of the convention center is Main street. Main street has quite a few small locally operated eateries. I recommend Big City Soup at 234 South Main St. or 235 South 400 West. The second location has longer hours. http://www.bigcitysoup.com/
If you like Mexican food, go to the Blue Iguana at 165 S West Temple. It is across the street from the convention center.
I hope this helps. If you have more specific questions shoot me an email. I'd be glad to help you out.
Posted by: Rachel | April 27, 2007 at 12:47 PM
good luck in slc - can't wait for the big update!!
slc can be kinda tricky w/o a car (the streets are spread far apart as is the city). but i bet'cha can get around just fine using public transpo is needed!
Posted by: Cristina | April 27, 2007 at 04:59 PM
So glad to get you in the magazine! Have fun at the Quilt Market! I'm looking forward to reading about it on your blog.
Posted by: Natalie | April 29, 2007 at 05:41 PM
I bought that magazine for the first time because of the cute kittens on the front. I am so glad I did because it led me to your site. I loved my first order and the little candy inside. It's now one of my favorite fabric shops. Thanks for making cute fabric available to us not in Japan. I am already starting a new shopping cart.
:oD
Nice Quilt Market pictures too. None of the other blogs I read had any of them so it's nice to see what goes on in there.
Posted by: Staci | June 03, 2007 at 11:19 AM