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As I travel around the country - I have the delightful pleasure of meeting MANY MANY quilters!!!! Although we all look different and come in all range of ages, I especially love it when I meet young quilters. As such the case with Holly! Check out her work - WOW! And it looks like she is getting the judges attention also. Nice job Holly and CONGRATS on the ribbons!
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Once again, the quilters are going to descend on Alden Lane, in Livermore, CA. January 21,22 & 23, 2009. I will be teaching an extended workshop based on my book Simply Stars. The price is $250.00 and it includes lunch every day. To register you can email Cyndee at cyndeec@aldenlane.com or call at 925-447-0280. This class is my "signature" class and it is rare I have the delicious opportunity to teach it in a extended format - I look forward to this event and hope you can join us!
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OK - I know this is a quilting site - but can we just talk a little more about the Lobster - Pretty Please?
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Alex's was a HIT in Maine!! More than 200 people from the Northeast came out to see Alex in Auburn, Maine yesterday. (And Alex thanks each and every one of you!) The local paper, the Sun Journal came for the fun, too, and featured the following article about 'Alex's journey in quilting' in today's edition of the newspaper, as well as on their website. We thought you would like to read it. Click the link below to read the article.
And if you missed it, here is the link for the article that ran in the Sun Journal on Tuesday.
http://www.sunjournal.com/story/286011-3/Entertainment/Renowned_quilter_to_speak_at_Garden_Hilton/
Keep watching here in the Daily Blog for Alex's next scheduled appearance. You never know when she will show up in your own backyard!!
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OK gang..............now I call this a LOBSTER!!!!! Never in my wildest dreams did I know that THIS is how REAL QUILTERS eat Lobster - SOOOOOO good! To top it off we had apple crisp for dessert. Does your area have a food that it is known for? If so, where do you live and what is it................?
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Today I spent a delightful morning and early afternoon with a bunch of quilters!!!! Hey it is a tough job, but someone has to do it. Before flying to Maine I received various emails from TQS member Teri - teasing me with a surprise. At first I thought she was going to the event, but then I realized she wasn't. So, now I was REALLY puzzled - hhhmmm. WELL - I was surprised, because although Teri could not make it, her quilt did!!!! TERI - it was awesome!!!! Also, check out the ribbon on the corner - it was well deserved. Off for lobster - YUMMMMM. (Photo courtesy of TQS member Neen) I LOVE MAINE!
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Alex has hit the sky's again! She is off to Auburn, Maine, on behalf of Bernina. And this California Girl is excited to see the pride of the East Coast this time of year...the wonderful FALL COLORS!! (We hope she gets a window seat on the plane!) Where do you like to go to see nature's fall colors?
Alex LOVES meeting YOU! So if you are in the area, come see Alex in Maine! And wear your TQS badge! For details about Alex's visit on Wednesday, October 8th at the Hilton Garden Inn, click on the link below to read the newspaper article that appeared today in the Sun Journal.
http://www.sunjournal.com/story/286011-3/Entertainment/Renowned_quilter_to_speak_at_Garden_Hilton/
There will be over $1500 in door prizes! And did we mention, that two lucky people who go to see her will win a "Lobster Dinner for two with Alex"?! WOW!! But watch out Alex, we hear even the lobsters are pirates!
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Every year in mid November I host two back to back retreats in Livermore Ca. The original retreat got started because of my Internet friends. "We" had all met on my old message board (alexandersonquilts.com), and several people decided a retreat was in order. This original gathering has grown to 2 back to back retreats. This retreat is essentially a quilters gathering where you "do your own thing". If you want serious teaching, this is NOT for you - if you want to hang out with like minded folks and have a fun extended sewing time - this IS for you! Each year we have a theme - this year "scrap quilts"............in the end you do what ever you want to do. This year is full (although sometimes folks have to cancel at the last minute), so we are starting a list of folks who are interested for next year. Go here to learn more about the AAQ retreat, and perhaps we will see you next year.
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Quilting in the Garden has turned into a two day event - both Saturday and Sunday - the 4th weekend of every September. Of all the events I get to attend, this has to be among my top favorites. It is time to enjoy nature at it's best along with hanging out in an relaxing atmosphere canopied with quilts. Color from the ground up! Be sure to mark your calendars for 2009 - featured guest is Laura Wasilowski, all the way from Chicago!
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This year Quilting in the Garden at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore Ca. was over the top. Featured artist was Joen Wolfrom and special guest Melinda Bula. There were also quilts submitted by local quilters. All in all, the over all effect was breathtaking. Prior to Saturday and Sunday, classes were held by all three of us including Cindy Needham, one of our favorite TQS friends (Watch Show 202). Hand selected vendors were there, making this a must attend event in the Livermore Valley.
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