A wonderful workshop recap!

I just returned from teaching a workshop/retreat last week at the National Quilt Museum. We had the best time!!! For three days the students and I completely immersed ourselves in designing and constructing with precut fabric bundles! Plus, I got to spend my birthday week with some terrific ladies who are all my new friends. I can’t think of any better way to celebrate! It was so much fun. But rather than tell you about it, I’d like to share it with you in photos.

Upon arrival, there were lots of delicious snacks and goodie bags waiting for everyone.

With many thanks to Chuck Clark, of Calico Country (Paducah’s wonderful Bernina dealership!)…..

…..I was able to use an 820 machine (just like mine at home!) in the workshop for demos. Thanks, Chuck!!!

Becky Glasby, Education director at the Museum, gave everyone a warm welcome!

And then the fun began! To get to know each other better, we had a mini-show and tell from Mary Lynn and Dyanne…..

The classroom was big, bright and beautiful! There was lots of room for everyone to spread out and really work (play.)

Amanda and Becky (both from the Museum) made me a birthday cake and we all celebrated!

Lynn brought delicious macaroons….

and Mary Lynn brought a touch of Memphis with BBQ chips!

And they pieced….and sewed. And their projects grew and became ever more beautiful! Let me introduce them to you:

Patti

Dyanne

Mary Lynn

Faith

Annette

Jeanine

Debbie’s quilt (Debbie was elusive….. I missed snapping a photo of her with her quilt. Sorry!)

Lynn

Lillian

Honestly, I think we had THE BEST TIME EVER!

(From left to right: Jeanine, Debbie, Lillian, Patti, me, Mary Lynn, Dyanne, Faith and Lynn. Missing from this photo: Annette)

Thanks, ladies….and my sincere thanks to the National Quilt Museum for asking me to teach a workshop at this world-class facility!