Today, Ruth, Trina, Robin and I went to a neighboring small town and hit their First Saturday Series (quilting). We arrived just minutes before it started. As we walked in to the Quilt Shop we were handed tickets and we hurried upstairs. Trina had told us that this was a well attended event, but it was still amazing to hear the buzz as we approached the room. I have no idea how big the crowd was, but there were people standing up in the back (including us).
They showed quilts that people had made and reviewed their upcoming classes. Man, this was good marketing! I feel in love with so many of the designs and colors! Then they did a drawing with our tickets – and I was one of the winners! I won a Quilt calendar (that Trina is going to give to her mom – hope she enjoys it!!) and a quilt pattern! 🙂 And, it is a neat one!
After it was all over, anyone who pre-registered (Trina) got their square instructions and fabric and the rest of us were able to register. Robin, Trina and I are going to do the Log Cabin Sampler which is in Red & Pink fabrics – mine will be for JGirl Lord willing! Ruth chose to do the “View from Your Window” that is described as “a variety of traditional and novelty pieced blocks …. made in bright colors on a light blue background”. Should be fun to see pictures as we go through the year.
Afterward, the quilting shop was crazy-busy and Miss E needed to eat. Ruth had to attend another event so she had to leave us then. Robin, Trina and I went to a coffee shop and had a bit of a snack, looked at Trina’s kit and talked, of course! We all had our knitting -but somehow none of us knit a stitch! I’m not exactly sure how that happened now that I think about it! LOL
Then we headed to my mom’s house to look at some hand-me-downs for some little boys (though I did grab some stripped Osh Kosh overalls for JGirl! – should be cute with a little red tshirt under it someday :). Mom also made lunch for us! How fun was that!! She made the yummiest sandwiches and fruit salad with pineapple – my fav!!
It was a great break from the norm! And, I’m so jazzed that I’m going to get to do this each month!! 🙂 I love having some friends who enjoy what I enjoy!! I’m so blessed!
That sounds like so much fun! I love to quilt!… I would love to make Jgirl a quilt too!… If you want me to, shoot me an Email! 😀
I’m so glad I went with you all this morning. Glad to hear I’m not the only one who never knitted a stitch!
Your day sounded wonderful! It’s always fun spending time with friends! How great of your mom to fix you all lunch, too! Sweet!
Sounds like fun! When do sign-ups close?
I wish I could have gone, but we have too much going on this spring on Saturdays (Tim’s continuing ed and stuff). That pattern is cool, I’m glad youa re doing this.