Quiltfest Day 3

Hey y'all! Still rolling right along. Sorry, I haven't gotten pics up yet, I haven't sat still long enough to do much blogging. I'm posting this one from my phone. When I use the laptop, I'm using WiFi and that's at the LeConte Center. Anyway, you don't want to hear about my difficulties.

Our whole gang met up for lunch at the Old Mill restaurant today. There were 8 of us all together including Amy's husband Scott. She managed to get him here for Quiltfest and even to the show. An early shout out to him as tomorrow is his birthday. Happy Birthday Scott!  After lunch we were back at the show having a blast, shopping and trying out a long arm. The Bernina was sweet. I've got lots of great pics to share, just not sure how to embed them on the phone. I'll have them soon though.

This evening, Jackie and I had a great class with Donna Thomas. Our friend Lorry was in there too!  We made a sweet protect, Split Geese.

Well, my wee little bed is calling my name as 5:30 will come early. We have to be on the road by 7:00 so we can be ready for class with Amy and Carmen.

Until next time, quilt on!

Quiltfest Day 2

Hey ya'll from a slightly chilly Pigeon Forge.  Today has been a whirlwind of a day.  Jackie and I boarded the bus at 9 am for a bus tour of historical churches in Sevier County.  Maria Holloway of Holloway's Home in Cosby designed a fabric panel of 12 historical churches in Sevier County.  The awesome folks here at Mountain Quiltfest designed a bus tour of these church, splitting them into 2-6 church tours.  We took the first tour this morning.  We visited each church, going inside most.  We even sang and prayed in a few of them.  We had a great lunch at the Bush Beans Cafe.  The tour was narrated by Kathy Gwinn who gave us great history, not only of the churches, but the surrounding areas and their quilts!

Quiltfest Day 1

Hey ya'll.  Quiltfest 2017 is finally here!  I arrived to my friend Jackie's place in Dandridge yesterday.  Douglas Lake is filling up fast and is looking great.  After the start to a hectic day, I did have one bright spot when my second meeting was cancelled.  That freed up some time so that I could get going!

2017, Off with a Bang

Hey ya'll.  It's been some time since I sat down and wrote on the blog.  My goal in 2017 is to write at least 2 blog posts a month.   Key is at least.  I would love to write more, and I'm hoping to, but I'm going to push myself to sit down, take time, and write.  I love to share my life with you and to share what quilty things are going on, but I realize that I must blog to share.

Cruso Quilters Spring Retreat--Finally!!!

Lynn with her quilt!

Hey ya'll.  Last month, my quilting group "The Cruso Quilters" went on retreat to Franklin, NC.  I've been bursting at the seams to share the experience with you, but we worked on a special project for our friend Lynn who, due to her radiation treatments, was unable to attend.  We kept the project a secret and I was finally able to gift the quilt to Lynn today, so I can post all I want now!!!

Mountain Quiltfest and Sew Much More!

Hey ya'll.  Wow, so much has been going on lately and I've been behind at getting my posts done.  Let's catch up.

Wintery Cold and Quilting 101

Hey ya'll.  It's been a yucky wintery day here in the mountains of western North Carolina.  I've been plugging right along on my quilt for A Mountain Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge.  I've almost got the main top together, then I'll be ready to add appliques.  Sorry, I still can't give you a picture yet.  You'll just have to wait until after it is submitted.

I've been busy working on my class schedule for this year as well and I'm happy to say that Quilting 101 will begin on Tuesday, May 3, 2016!