Sally's Wedding Gift

I completed this quilt several weeks ago. Sally presented it last night, so now I can show it to you.

Another free picture slideshow by Smilebox

Thank you Sally,

Let's go SEW on SEABROOK ISLAND!!!!

Yes, the much awaited registration information is now available. We will be staying at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center on beautiful Seabrook Island. Information is available on that page of the blog and the registration information is posted on the registration page. There is only a limited number of rooms available for this event, so, you really need to register early. You don't have a space until I have the deposit and a registration form.

I still need to get back to my New Hampshire trip stories, but, that will have to wait just a little longer.Until then:
Keep on sewin',

SEWIN' IN THE SUMMER 2013 - SOLD OUT!!!

I am so excited to announce that our Judy Niemeyer weekend with CI Karen Conley has sold out. There are no remaining seats available. I have started a waiting list, so, if you are interested, let me know and I will add you to that.

Stay tuned!! Registration for our weekend at St. Christopher will open within the next 2 weeks. I will have a limited number of rooms available so, first come first served and that must include a deposit and a completed registration form. NO THEY ARE NOT POSTED TO THE BLOG - YET.

I am also behind on my story about my trip to New Hampshire. I am trying to catch up with some customer quilts and that is taking some time. I will get back to the blog very soon.

Olivia is calling me, so, have to get back to work.

QUILT SHOWS

I left Columbia, SC early on April 7, 2013 on a true adventure. I was traveling with 3 longarm quilting sisters from this area. Our destination, Manchester, New Hampshire and MQX Quilt Festival New England. I had 2 quilts accepted into the show and had registered for a full 4 days of classes. I was soooooooo excited.

Karen and Leslie discussing how to set the GPS 

We traveled all day on Sunday. We drove through South Carolina, North Carolina, and spent the night in Staunton, Virginia. What beautiful country. I had never traveled into this area. The trees were not yet in bud, but, the pasture land was green and beautiful. Have you ever noticed how many different colors of green are in nature?

Bright and early on Monday morning we were again headed north. We drove through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, into Pennsylvania and on to New Hampshire. Our destination for Monday was Keepsake Quilting in Center Harbor, Maine. We slept at the Inn that night. There was ICE ON THE LAKE!!!! I'm from South Carolina, I have never seen that. The Inn reminded me of something out of the movie 'Footloose'. Loved it!!

Look way out there. The change in texture of the water is really ice.

Tuesday dawned a little gray, but that didn't stop us from spending hours at Keepsake Quilting. What a quilt shop and the staff were wonderful. We left Center Harbor determined to make it over the river and trough the woods to LLBean in Portland Maine.

As we drove east we talked about our purchases and the wonderful breakfast we had in Center Harbor. You know, with me, the food is almost as important as the fabric.We traveled through some beautiful country. The day stayed gray, but, that didn't bother us. We were on a mission. Once we arrived at LLBean we each spent an hour or two shopping. Then it was back into the van to head to Manchester. The registration desk closes at 5:00 and the Ice Cream Social is at 6:00, so, time to head out.

Back later,

And then there was ONE!!!!!

That is correct. I only have 1 (ONE) space remaining for our weekend of Judy Niemeyer as presented by Certified Instructor Karen Conley. If you have not registered and are interested...............better hurry. Once this ONE space is gone...that's it. Anyone after that will be placed on a waiting list.

I have had many inquires about our weekend at St. Christopher on Seabrook Island, SC, at the end of October. I will be releasing that event for registration within the next 3 weeks. I am going to be a little busy over the next 15 days and won't have time to post the registration information.........but..........look for it before the end of April.

A lot has been happening here in the studio, but, much of it can't be shared at this time. As soon as it is cleared you will see lots of pictures. In the mean time.............Keep stitchin'.

Judy Niemeyer Pattern Added

Karen Conley has added an additional pattern. She isn't making the choice easy for us. This makes 5 quilts for us to choose from.

One Loose Thread Quilting Presents

A Weekend of Judy Niemeyer presented by

Certified Instructor

Karen Conley

Thursday, August 8 – Sunday, August 11, 2013

 You will be allowed to choose between 4  now 5 different patterns to learn the construction of the one you want. Karen will also be bringing additional patterns and fabrics with her for this class. Kits will be available for purchase, at an additional charge (you must be registered before June 30, 2013 to get your kit in time for class). Class time will be 9-5 on Friday and Saturday, but, Karen will be available to help you out on Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and before you leave on Sunday. You will actually be receiving as much as 18 hrs of instruction, instead of the usual 12, during your time with us. This is why I strongly recommend that you stay with us for the weekend. Any non-class time can be used to work on anything you want to, take a walk around the lake, or take a nap (we won't tell).

Additional information available by clicking on the header above that reads registration forms.

Your fee includes:

• Your Class with lots of extra ‘teacher time’
• All meals beginning with supper on Thursday and ending with lunch on Sunday.
• Lodging in your choice of either a motel room or a cottage room at the beautiful Gravatt Conference Center
• Each student will have a 6 foot table for their own use
• Ironing and cutting surfaces will be provided by One Loose ThreadQuilting
• A few surprises will also be thrown into the mix
• Lots of laughter - guaranteed

Where: The Gravatt Conference Center, Camp Gravatt, Aiken, S.C.

Any Questions should be directed to :

One Loose Thread Quilting, 630 Planters Drive, Columbia, S. C. 29209

Attention: Joyce Greer

630p@bellsouth.net

Mystery Revealed!!!!

I hope that this doesn't post until Saturday, March 23. At that time we will be at Quilt Camp and this years mystery will have been revealed. This is what the solution is:

Unfortunately, I have packed my camera and don't have a picture of Beth's. She is going to be very upset with me. I will have to do a special post on her quilt when we get back.

Beth did a wonderful job, again, of developing a fantastic mystery quilt for us. It's amazing how she continues to do that year after year.

Will let you know everything about 'Think Spring' after we get home. Until then..........