Behind the scenes (screams) at The Quilt Show
August 17th, 2009
I teased about it here - that something was up. A lot of laughing and trunky-business… and now the cat’s out of the bag and our story will be told. Our day at Alex’s - she interviewing Pam, Elizabeth and me for the Daily Blog at The Quilt Show. I cringe seeing myself on video. For certain I thought I looked like Heidi Klum as my parents have told me… only to discover it’s not true… is so very painful. So, so, so very painful. Grab some popcorn, Red Vine’s and Milk Duds… and enjoy the six part series of the Blogging Queens Adventure - Part One.
Bonus features… behind the scenes. Or more appropriate… behind the screams.
Pam and Alex prepping for production. That’s right. TV lingo.
Alex and Pam prepping. More TV lingo… Monica: When does the craft services truck come?
Pam and Alex get Pam’s quilt hung on the wall.
Elizabeth (and her quilt) gets hung on the wall. Don’t worry E, those pins should stop hurting in about 5 minutes.
Alex posing for her Al Roker shot.
Elizabeth gets interviewed.
Pam gets interviewed.
Dueling interviews. Alex interviewing Pam who’s interviewing Alex, and so and so forth and they told two friends who told two friends…
No relevance to the story… just a cute shot of Pam.
All three of us getting interviewed. This was my favorite part, as Alex had us place our blogging arsenal in front of us. If only we had had ONE MORE camera to take a photo of it all. Good thing Alex was armed with a video camera. My other favorite part was saying my blog was ad free… and poof, I now have an ad! I should have said my blog has no X-5. POOF.
As it turns out, the entire morning was one big rouse for me to pay up on my TQS membership.
“No, no, no… we don’t take American Express“. Later I was flogged, tarred and feathered. I’m thinking that entering Pam’s contest might be in order. Or dig out my Visa… because I want full access at TQS. And besides… these #@$%! feathers hurt. 
Behind the screams… Elizabeth & Alex = trunky-business.
How nice… Pam even provides a complementary ¼ full bottle of water for her trunk *quests*. You know you’ve arrived when you’ve landed in Pam’s trunk. You know you’re an A-Lister when you’ve been served a ¼ full bottle of PKM water.
Blogging Queens Adventure:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6 Fin
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Farting around with needle & thread and then blogging about it.
I MISS YOU. It was super fun. I can’t wait to see the next entries!!!! Now, pass those duds.
August 17th, 2009hilarious…the 4 of you must create commotion evry where you go! ;0
August 17th, 2009You guys are so much fun!! What I wouldn’t give to crash one of your parties!! And hooray for the “no sell-out”! I’m tellin’ ya, everybody’s posting ads on their blogs nowadays!
August 17th, 2009oh man i would of def had to pack the depends cause i know i would of been snort-laughing-till-i-peed-my-pants-almost-shat-my-pants i’m sure.
August 17th, 2009looks like good times were had right there.
Was Elizabeth being crucified for failure to pay her EQS dues? Thank goodness I got current recently.
August 17th, 2009Did craft services show up? Because there’s fun, and then there’s snacks. And can you really have one without the other?
August 17th, 2009I feel like I’ve been in a studio behind the scenes tour ala universal studios. You girls on the Quilt Show. I gotta see this. Hey does it count if I FEEL like Heidi Klum sometimes? ah never mind. I can’t even imagine feeling like her. I think I was born weighing what she weighs now.
August 17th, 2009Wait! Hey I think I see a REALLY cool book on the table there?? You ladies cracked me up with the trunk shot! Can’t wait to see the video! xo- T
August 17th, 2009OMG! I just saw the video. YOU GIRLS ROCK and are so comfortable in front of the camera. Can someone go as my double for some things coming up??
Love all of your laughter, and the friendship. oh and the talent too!) It was great to watch, thanks so much for sharing! xo -T
August 17th, 2009Oh fudge popcicles…. I’ve gotten WAY too behind on the zombie blog!!! You’ve had some fantastic posts sister! I can’t wait to watch your interview. It looks like you had THE most fun time. And I love your blue shirt! It’s so cute! Why am I yelling so much?!… Big Red Balls!!!
August 17th, 2009First of all, Sarah, LOL! Big red balls!
Monica, I am so psyched to watch this video series! You look wonderful on camera, and I’ve never heard your voice before…it’s quite melodious and you have an awesome laugh! Pam too. :-) Yaay!
August 17th, 2009I need this kind of fun in my life! Thanks for letting me live through you …
August 17th, 2009I think I can hear the laughter already and I haven’t even started the video! I seriously do want some pop corn for this!
August 17th, 2009Watched it and love it! You have way too much fun! Thanks for sharing it all with us as we ALL long to be there with you.
August 17th, 2009The laughter is so you guys!!! Great video and anxious to see the rest! Great job, sista!!
August 17th, 2009okay okay, so the kids harassed me about “dinner,” so I did not get time to make my pop-corn, but I sure did love episode one. I plan to have chocolate on hand when I enjoy the next installments! Talented women are gorgeous!!!
August 17th, 2009How fun to watch three of my favorite bloggers with Alex, one of the first quilting “stars” I ever related to! You looked great Monica, and you are just as lovely and have way more personality than Heidi!
August 17th, 2009Oh Monica, you’re so cool. I love your blog–just beautiful, happy, clever, fun . . . How talented you are! Thank you!
August 17th, 2009Cool!!! Suoer cool!!! Wowie wow wow! This is such a huge big deal… can I have your autograph???
August 17th, 2009so wait…. that wasn’t Heidi Klum?
August 18th, 2009Eeeek!!! I can’t see it yet — must figure out — I can’t wait! You guys are so funny. And WHAT are you talking about — Hubby thinks you’re Heidi — Don’t let the cat out of the bag!!!
August 18th, 2009Monica, it looks and sounds like you all had a great time together. Thank you for sharing it with us.
August 18th, 2009Hi Monica! Thanks for stopping by for a visit - did you enter the book giveaway on the previous post? Just thought you’d like to enter for an Amazon giveaway.
Anywho, this day looks like sooooo much fun! I watched Simply Quilts on HGTV and have always thought Alex to be so talented! I know Pam and Elizabeth are a blast to be with! I think I would have to wear a Depends if I hung around this fun bunch all day long!
smiles,
August 18th, 2009becky
So much fun! Now I suppose I need to go see Pam’s entry for pictures of you? Heidi Klum! :-D
August 18th, 2009Well, looks like YOU took all the pictures :-) Hey! Even tho I’m not a paying member I got to see the video. You look great, and what a neat surprise to hear you mention my name! thanks friend :-)
August 18th, 2009Monica,
August 18th, 2009How fun, I am loving watching you girls share your joy in blogging and your special friendships. Its so REAL….love your laughter too, its quite infectious.
Wow…it’s only from stepping back and seeing the photos that I now know what I missed…you ARE a dead ringer for Heidi, which means of course that I’ll never stand next to you again.
August 18th, 2009I’m sorry about that, of course…
The only possible solution is that you bring Buddy with you next time you come down–you know, to stand in between us as a buffer.
You all are ADORABLE!!
So fun to visit with you - too too cute!!!!
Congratulations on everything!
xo,
August 18th, 2009Kim
I had a blast watching the four of you yesterday on TQS, Monica! (Dang - you would have to remind me that I haven’t paid for the latest season). Today I’m going to wait until the popcorn is made and the chair is comfy and Mr. Squash by my side so we can enjoy together! This is way better than anything we’ve found on Netflix lately!
August 18th, 2009Cheers!
WOW
August 18th, 2009I just started a blog and I have been looking for other quilting blogs. AND I bought that book before I saw the video.
Hugs
Erin
What?! You don’t look like Heidi Klum? Every time I see you I’m like “Hey, isn’t that the girl from Project Runway?” Dang I am so confused now.
August 18th, 2009That looked like a fantastic fun day! The sillyness! Alex looks fit and fantastic! What is her secret?!!
August 18th, 2009Hee! Heehee!!
August 18th, 2009i enjoyed watching the video…didn’t do your quilts justice though. now i know what a happy zombie sounds like. ;0
August 18th, 2009I am loving the videos! And I might almost be inspired to start a blog…not!
August 18th, 2009So cute..I watched both videos, and can’t wait for the next…Looks like you guys had a blast putting this all together :)
August 18th, 2009Okay monica…I just watched the first 2 and I must say you gals are the QUEENS of FABULOUS…you were so great!!!
August 18th, 2009I loved being able to hear your laugh for reals instead of just inside my head and let me say…your wonderful laugh didn’t disapoint my imagination.
You are so cute to see and thanks for doing a happy blog…it really does make me happy:)
x lori
Thanks for sharing the videos Monica, you ladies know how to have fun!! Quilters are the best!
August 19th, 2009My GOSH! I go to CA for 2 weeks and you go entirely crazy blogging. I swear, I need to go refresh my coffee to catch up. Looks like you chicks had such an awesome time. You girls and climbing into Pam’s trunk. You’re so crazy. I think you should call yourselves the Trunk Troop! :)
August 19th, 2009OMG you girls are so cute! LOVE the video clips, looks like you are having a ball.
August 19th, 2009Fabulous! Fantastic! Far Out! I love, love, love the coy photo of you with your hands under your chin. You must have learned that at Charm School. I can’t wait for the next segments.
August 19th, 2009Thank you for sharing your fun adventure with everyone! It’s been fun reading all your blogs and now I feel as though I finally got to meet you.
Always wondered how the name Happy Zombie came to be - thanks for the explanation.
Looked like you were all having such a great time - hope we’re “invited” to the next adventure!
August 20th, 2009Monica! I loved this series of interviews!! They were great - and you guys crack me up!
August 21st, 2009mary
Hi Monica
October 1st, 2009I just had a wonderful time watching all the videos. I really enjoyed all of them. I am a quilter too.
Rhondi