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This past weekend was truly the best Mother's Day EVER! After visiting PA I flew directly to Los Angeles to celebrate Shelly's graduation from Law School (I actually cried tears of joy at the graduation). Who is Shelly you might wonder? Shelly is Joey's fiancee that we love and adore to pieces. She has just raised the bar for intellegance (ha ha intelligence lol) in our family. Speaking of bar - now she has her head in the books preparing for that! WOW! Ahhh ........To be young again....... Wedding date? Next spring. WAY TO GO SHELLY, WE LOVE YOU!

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Off Kathy and I went up to Hoovers in Mifflinburg, for another fabulous Bernina event. Oh sure, you might think it is all about sewing machines (please don't tell Martin Favre President of Bernina USA, about this aspect of my journey), but we did get side tracked. First I fell in love with Daisy, the perfect pocket companion. I tried to convince Mr. Hoover that she needed to relocate to CA., but "no". Then off to meet Dancer, a 4 day old pony colt! Just how can a person possibly fall in love twice in one day?!

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Today I had the pleasure of spending my time with Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman of Hinkletown / Bernina. The event was held in a snazzie facility and we had a TON of people attend. I love doing these "gigs" as I am with my people..............and that would be you! Imagine my surprise when Julie came up with her Quilt Show name tag on. THANK YOU JULIE!!!!! You made me smile even more than I was before I saw you!!! Thursday I get to spend the day with the Hoovers..............I love being a part of the Bernina family!

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First off let me admit that U.S. history was/is not my strong point. How in the world did I breed a child that is teaching 8th grade U.S. history? In fact, next week her class will be discussing the Civil War. With one day to hang out around Harrisburg and because of Adairs passion for U.S. history, I decided Gettysburg was the way to go. The day's events were simply specatular. I drove to the National Cemetery and befriended a park ranger, who herself was an 8th grade teacher, and she guided my viewing with skill and insight. Acre after acre you could view monuments where WE fought each other for our country's democratic system. Thought it was so long ago, in the scheme of world history it was just yesterday.

Probably most of you are also aware of the underground railroad and the history that surrounds that. I had the opportunity to see an establishment where they hid the slaves on their way to freedom. All in all, this day has made me commit to learn more about who we are in the United States as a people and rejoice in the freedom we enjoy.

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At market we are struck by so many inspirations, not only to the eye, but to our hearts. I met up with Meryl Ann Butler (author of 90 minute quilts www.MerylAnnButler.com ) who is a Hokie mom. Struck with the terror of that day, she was moved to make a quilt for her daughter, a med student.. Butlers search for fabric in school colors led her to Jeff Pollack, president of Print Concepts Inc, the only U.S. manufacturer of collegiate print textiles. Jeff suggested that in addition to a quilt for her daughter she should consider making a quilt for the college.Fortunatly she took his suggestion to heart. This womderful wallhanging will be presented to the school at graduation. Meryl would like to remind us that in addition to the 33 grieving families the campus remains with incredible post truamatic stress and there are funds set up to help all of those who are reliving and trying to heal from the trauma. Gifts may be made to"Virginia Tech Foundation Inc" and sent to: Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, University Development (0336), V Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. In addition, both Ricky and I thank you for the effort that has been both spear headed and implimented on this site.

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Good job! Jen guessed ten of the people represented on my quilt! It was impossible to guess them all because some are personal friends and / or behind the scenes people in the industry. But one thing for sure, they are ALL my friends and are quilters - well for the most part (the quilters part, I mean LOL)!

So here we go, from top row left to right.

Row one: Paula Nadelstern, Beck Goldsmith, Liz Analoski, Dee Christopher, Joe and Roxie Wood, Cheryl Uribe, Deb Silva

Row two: Linda Jenkins, Julie Scribner, Rachael Clark, Libby Lehman, Carolee Hensley, Nancy Smith, John Flynn

Row three: Lynda Milligan, Jennifer Sampou, Paula Reid, Sue Nicholes, Sandy Bonsib, LeAnna Christaphor, Margaret Miller

Row four: Diane Gaudenski, Wendy Grande, Ricky, Susan Moore, Heidi Kiasand, Jean Wells, Laura Nownes

Row five: Elizabeth Scott, Valorie Wells, Sally Collins, Margaret Peters, Gloria Smith, Diana Mc Clun, Marlene Ball

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I am basking in the glory of Sisters OR with Jean Wells and her wonderful posse. Together we are team teaching the Spontaneous Quilt Design Retreat at the NEW Five Pine Resort / Spa and Conference Center. Let me tell you - it's a tough job, but someone has to do it! We have challenged the students to step out of the box and guess what??!! THEY ARE! Check out Jean and Valori's fabulous quilt which graces the entrance into the conference center. I am itching to go home and create!!! But isn't that what is it all about?

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Spring Market is around the corner in Salt Lake City. It is a time when your local quilt shop owner checks out what is hot and new for you. This year we at The Quilt Show will have a booth where we can chat and meet those who are attending. In addition to the booth, my new fabric line will debute with P&B Textiles - Garden Rose, my newest Book - Machine Quilting (you can order an autographed copy on my site (www.alexandersonquilts.com) and newest pattern - Star Party with JWD Publishing. To say it has been a crazy half year is an understatement. One of the responsibilties of celebrating a new fabric line is making a new quilt. Here's mine! I put it together in two days and then Cheryl Uribe APQSed it in another two days. Pretty good for basically an overnight effort, if I say so myself! By the way, half the circles are pieced and the other half appliqued.