Powhatan Quilters April 2009

| April 11, 2009

Merci returned from her ADVENTURES  (and I mean ADVENTURES) in the jungles of Costa Rica to act as president Monday –  while Karen is recuperating – and she also taught  us how to combine piecing and applique techniques the EASY way!  Look at her finished masterpiece. We had a nice day of learning, sharing and sewing […]

Thimbleberries at Quilter’s Corner – April 2009

| April 5, 2009

We had some great Show And Tells at Thimbleberries  today… and a wonderful demonstration by Chris on how to put a zipper into the Lazy Girl Purse.  They had some really great fabric pre-cut in kits to make the purse….and still do!  I tried to take a few pictures so that the steps would trigger […]

Museums and Bassett Hall in Colonial Williamsburg, VA

| April 5, 2009

Marla and I were joined by Margaret as we went on our Williamsburg Adventure this Saturday.  We had a GREAT ADVENTURE.  The weather was perfect and the  museums were so fascinating.  I loved the Rockefeller Folk Art exhibit and was so glad to hear more about the history of the Rockefeller family.  They sure did a […]

1st UFO Parade – Colonial Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild, April 2009

| April 5, 2009

Saturday there were LOTS of things going on at the Colonial Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild Meeting in Williamsburg.  It was special for a number of reasons.  We had a wonderful program presented by our guest, Cyndi Sauder – a lot of inspiration for overcoming and getting out of our quilting ruts and/or quilter’s block!!!  You can […]

Quilter’s Corner Sit And Stitch April 3, 2009

| April 5, 2009

Friday we had fun Sittin’ and Stitchin’ at Quilter’s Corner in Midlothian, VA.  Actually it was a party.  Marla brought an Easter basket of goodies and Shirley was celebrating her 76th birthday – so she brought a HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME cake.    When there is another Shirley in the house, I become SAO.  🙂  A […]