All my favourite vendors were there (and many more): Beadfx (picked up some copper findings), Black Tulip Designs (vintage beads and chain), Titan Beads (more copper findings - must be the fall season that makes me think I should be working in copper - and some multi-coloured agate stone beads that look like Cheerios), Laurie Wright, Erin Maloney (a.k.a. AirWynn Glass Designs) and Amy Waldman-Smith (all of whom provided me with glass beads extraordinaire), Marilyn Gardiner (finally got a small anvil, I've been wanting one for about 2 years now!), Iguana Beads (some beautiful but inexpensive Thai silver beads and some colourful chunky beads made out of I don't know what) and the Juicy Bead Ladies (who have the most fabulous vintage
The new facility, the CNIB building Bayview Avenue, is fabulous! Everyone remarked on the lovely big windows and the resulting natural light - even though it was a cloudy day, the windows provided a lovely view of the colourful trees outside - and having a cafeteria on the spot was very handy. It was also nice to have all the vendors in one large room, so you didn't miss anyone. Although I know there is one aisle I did not visit very carefully as I was already out of funds by the time I got to it!!
So if you are wondering what to do with yourself today, head on over to the CNIB and do a little bead shopping - you won't regret it!
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