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Thursday, 20 June 2013

Sonia, You'll Never Believe It - I Just Found The Golden Ticket!!!



A couple of weeks ago I shared this post with you:


I had an incredible response from so many of you and here's just one of the comments from Sonia @fabric & flowers: 
Oh My Word!!!!!!!! I think I'd have to make a few visits just to try and take it all in!!!! 
It's a shop I'd love to visit, but am pretty sure Mr f&f is pretty pleased we don't live close to it, 
we'd be bankrupt very quickly, but very warm tucked under quilts!!!!!!!!  

I wrote back and said:
I love the idea of being 'quilt rich, cash poor' - for some reason 
it makes me think of Charlie's Grandparents all in bed together 
in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory :)

to which Sonia replied:
 Can you imagine if there was a golden ticket to the quilt shop?!

Well crikey Sonia you'll never believe it but today it actually happened, the Golden Ticket is mine, or as close to it as I can get!
 I've been to see Cathy, Dale and Nancy at The City Quilter and I'm starting work there next Tuesday, two days a week.
I can't believe it, I'm so excited and I can't wait for all of you to drop in and say 'hi' when you visit Manhattan.  



Who'd have thought less than two years ago when I first moved to the States, found The City Quilter and learnt to quilt that I'd end up working there (you can read about my first visit to the store and first quilt here)?

Wish me luck and I guess you know by now that I'll be sure to keep you posted :D



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30 comments:

  1. Schulz Family20 June 2013 at 19:25

    aweseome. the customers are lucky to have you

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  2. Mina20 June 2013 at 20:24

    Whaaaaaaat! How cool is that!

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  3. Juliet @ Tartankiwi20 June 2013 at 21:34

    Yaaaaa Hooooo! So so excited for you, its so much fun working in a quilt shop (even though the one I work in is definitely a baby in comparison!) Its a steep learning curve but you'll ace it.
    Have fun!!!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD23 June 2013 at 12:41

      I was thinking about you working in a quilt shop too only the other day, I'm thinking you'll be so right about that learning curve and I think I'll sleep very well after finishing my first few shifts until I get used to the physical change too! Very excited about it :)

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  4. Juliet @ Tartankiwi20 June 2013 at 21:34

    P.S. I want to come visit!

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  5. Sil20 June 2013 at 21:36

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are really a lucky girl!!!
    Silvana

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  6. Lisa21 June 2013 at 00:43

    That is great news!!! I am soooo excited for you, Chrissie!!! Congratulation on your new job and what will definitely be a wonderful adventure. I look forward to all your TCQ updates.

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  7. Marelize Ries21 June 2013 at 00:44

    They are very lucky to have you! I can just imagine walking into a shop like that, I fear I might burst out in a happy song and dance.. I am sertain you'll be very happy working there, have fun!

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  8. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation21 June 2013 at 01:10

    woo hoo for you!! That's fantastic! You'll add so much to their shop, I'm sure, and you'll have fun doing it! Congrats!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  9. Anna21 June 2013 at 01:49

    Brilliant! That is so exciting! Just imagine all that fabric you can stroke! Very jealous!

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  10. Sonia21 June 2013 at 11:07

    That's awesome! If I ever get back to Manhattan you'll be my first stop!!!! I'm guessing that you'll be paid in fabric?! How will you choose..... So excited for you x

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD23 June 2013 at 12:52

      I loved our 'chocolate factory' conversation and it was one of the first things I thought about as soon as I knew about the job! Downside to getting the job - as an employee I'm not able to enter the Grand Central Quilt Challenge now, but that's a small price to pay for all the fun I'm going to have!!! :)

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  11. Wendy21 June 2013 at 15:05

    congratulations! I swear you lead my dream life!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD23 June 2013 at 13:04

      My last few years have been tough with huge life changes and heartbreaking losses but this year things are looking brighter and this is a little dream come true, something to enjoy that's just for me and a step towards my dream life, I'm very excited about it :D

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  12. Carin@Ullhärvan21 June 2013 at 15:08

    Congratulations! You're going to have a lot of fun, working!

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  13. Cloud CouCou21 June 2013 at 15:10

    Wow, lucky you, what an amazing job....how much fun are you going to have?!

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  14. Queeniepatch21 June 2013 at 19:12

    You're lucky, yes for sure, but the shop and the customers are even luckier to have you behind the counter. Good luck and have fun!

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  15. Kati from Kati's Quilting21 June 2013 at 22:10

    Again, I'm thrilled for you! Which days are you gonna be working? You just never know when I might stop by! :)) xoxox

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD23 June 2013 at 13:07

      Two days a week, Wednesdays and either Friday or Saturday (still to be confirmed). I'll also fill in as needed when others are away so my first day will actually be on Tuesday. Can't wait to see you again for another Manhattan day out very soon :) x

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  16. Bouts Choisis22 June 2013 at 03:24

    Congratulations! Great news! I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time.

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  17. Geckoboxes22 June 2013 at 04:42

    Wow, what an exciting 'move' you are making this time! Next time when I am visiting my son in NYC I will come by to say HI and shop at the same time! Cool!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD23 June 2013 at 13:08

      Absolutely Hilde, be sure to let me know next time you are in town :D

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  18. Stephie24 June 2013 at 03:18

    Woohoo! I guess that's what you call a score! I hope you have lots of fun and good luck for tomorrow :) Look forward to hearing all about it!

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  19. Lorna McMahon24 June 2013 at 07:33

    So happy for you! Thanks for sharing this. Proves all you have to do to succeed is believe in yourself. Can't wait to read your upcoming posts! Congrats, Chrissie!

    Lorna:)
    http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com

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  20. Celtic Thistle24 June 2013 at 13:08

    That is great news Chrissie, what a fabulous place to work. Enjoy it you deserve it!

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  21. Ruth25 June 2013 at 14:22

    Congrats! Next time I'm in the shop, I'll look for you.

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  22. Michelle@factotum-of-arts.com26 June 2013 at 00:02

    Congratulations!!! I will be in NY tomorrow (well hopefully if the flight takes of this time), a shame its not next week I would have stopped by :-)

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  23. Lexilooo30 June 2013 at 21:37

    I've never been to City Quilter, but have heard such amazing things! I will have to stop by on my next visit to the city!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD7 July 2013 at 09:51

      Do drop in - it's wonderful to see how all visitors to the city love the store :)

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  24. trudys_person5 July 2013 at 20:02

    Congratulations! That is a dream job and you have found the golden ticket! Have fun!

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