Tablecloths and napkins

Christine came to Thailand on a mission to buy some fabric to use for tablecloths and napkins for a big fundraising dinner for her kids' school. This turned into a major production as she searched for just the plaid she needed to match the school uniforms. She finally found it and purchased 125 yards in Bangkok. That just started the fun. Next she needed to find a tailor to make them. That turned into a nightmare and she had to lug these two huge bolts of cloth to Shenzhen where the search for the tailor continued. This picture shows her coming out of a drapery shop where she finally got someone to do the work at a reasonable price.The finished product is supposed to be delivered to our hotel in Hong Kong on Monday. Then she'll have to find a way to ship it home without spending a small fortune. It has caused many laughs but this was a real moment of triumph. At least we were able to unload the 40 pounds of fabric for a few days.