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Both Ricky and I on the road again spreading the good word of quilting! Ricky is in Florida and I am in southern California. When you think about it, it is pretty amazing how many quilters grace the face of our earth! Last night I presented a show and tell of my quilts and today a lecture regarding fabric, a sort of "everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask."
You might have noticed that there are several chats scheduled. Ricky and I will be available for future chats (we want to get to know you!) but in the mean time we encourage you to take advantage of these chat rooms. We have provided different time frames, so you can meet up with others. Please DO take advantage of this fun mode of communication. In addition to making new friends, you will find that your typing skills will improve!
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The other day when we were testing the various chat rooms – looking for bugs, I asked where Justin was. Ricky replied, “I told you he was in Danville” Duhh! “Danville CA?!” sometimes I am a little slow. That is right around the corner from Livermore. Yesterday, I got to show him the greater sites of Livermore and tonight John will finally get to meet Justin in person. In order to make this dream a reality we have been working very tightly as a four-some plus an awesome support group. Our personalities are very different (actually not that different), but incredibly compatible. The journey has begun and the magic continues. Please help us spread the word of our new endeavor to your quilting friends. Also, if you are already a member, and of course you are, PLEASE update your profile with photographs. When we are chatting that will make it possible for us to know each other better. Thus possibly forming the biggest mini group in the world!
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Quiters are so creative. I am reminded of that everytime I am around quilters and see what they are up to. Everyone has the gift of creativity and we as a community seem to celebrate it at every turn. As I was thinking about creativity, I do know that it doesn't always express itself in conventional terms. For example, my Mom is really creative and her creativity shines in her life style. She is always working on the house making it into a wonderful home. Each month she stages it for that season, January is bird month. As for myself, one of my hidden talents is costuming. Not in a big way, but with fun and whimsy. I have had the privledge of dressing every dream from superman, sweet angels, surfers to brides. When my son was in high school, I had to make a prom vest. Freaking out, I called my best friend and she said, "Just think batman - you can do it!" And she was right. Mu guess is that you are a quilter. However, I thought it would be fun to share your hidden specialties in the comment section. We want to know who you are and expose all the talent we as a community have. Inquiring minds want to know!
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First off, Happy belated Birthday to my buddies with whom we share the same date. How fun to see that in the comments section. Here are some random updates.
1. You might have noticed that Ricky has been strangely silent. He is under the gun right now with solid deadlines. Hold a good thought for him. I know how it feels and believe me, though it is all good stuff, it can get hairy.
2. We are plugging away with the two forums that should soon be up and going. However, Bob, one of our web guys needs good thoughts sent his way also. His computor was naughty. Been there, done that, right? BTW: We have THREE super web guys on our team, we aim to bring you the best possible site we can.
3. Speaking of an excellent team, I am more than thrilled to introduce to you our lead producer. Her name is Angel, and in fact she was the executive in charge of Simply Quilts at HGTV. She started quilting because of SQ (imagine that) and has remained a good friend through out the years. She left HGTV about a year before I did and it is thrilling to be working with her again.
4. I am still seeking the red fabric, Julie at P&B doesn't think it was Pats. But thanks Mar, it was a good guess.
5. I do hope to see you at Road to Ca. this weekend. Besides my two presentations you can find me in the Fabric Patch booth Sat. Afternoon.
6. Above and beyond that, we are still hunkering under the winter chill. My poor fountain!
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Last evening my friend Bunny (she owns Bunny Rose quilt show in Groveland, Ca http://www.bunnyrose.com/) stopped by after work for a bit of cheer. She came with a snuggly quilt and said, “Happy Birthday”. She couldn’t believe that we didn’t have a snuggly quilt on the couch to keep us warm winter evenings. Wow! But more than that, how did she know it was some ones big day?! I haven’t seen the latest issue of Quilters Home Magazine, but there it is, the date (thanks for the quilt Mark Lapinski - YES, that’s what I call team work )! Not being one to make a big deal out of my birthday, but since it is “out there”, here is what I want from you! What, you ask?! Yes, for my birthday I am asking for you to enter your quilts in your profile section. I would like to view a quit show today and I want the quilts to be yours. Please let me know in the comments section when you have hung your work for us to see. Off to quilt now.
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Ever wonder where the deer go when it is 22 degrees in sunny northern California? Thanks Ricky for the reminder to appreciate what is right under our nose.
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Though it is bright and sunny in northern California today, man oh man it is cold! Tonight down into the teens, brrr. Even Sparrow had the common sense to stay bundled up and warm under the covers!
I had to laugh at your responses to Irwin’s office. Yes, we all work differently, don’t we? What you might have missed was the sign hanging in the back ground. “ A clean desk is a sure sign of a sick mind”. When I commented on the condition of his work situation, he did admit that there was a stack of bills that needed to be paid and smiled. And that is why the industry loves him SO much!
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