October Sew'n Wild Oaks Retreat

 Hello Everyone,

Girls just want to have fun at the Sew'n Wild Oaks retreat kick-off dinner at my cabin.

The girls started trickling into town and found their way to Snowflake Lodge to get set up for the retreat.

Some started in sewing right away before heading off to dinner.

I have several new attendees as indicated by the raised hands.  The new recruits blended in perfectly with the previous retreaters.

We had a wonderful day on Monday with class in the morning and one in the afternoon. Quite a few of us walked around Snowflake Lake during a fabulous Autumn day in the mountains.

New friendships are blossoming.

I'm off this morning for another fun day at the retreat.

Soon,

Lynn

The Winemaker's Choice

 

Hello Everyone,

I was absolutely thrilled yesterday when I found out my quilt, 'A Ribbon Runs Through It', was selected as the Winemaker's Choice at the Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire at Ironstone Winery!

I feel so honored to have won this award as there were so many beautiful quilts at the show made by the Independence Hall Quilters Guild.  

I spent my day yesterday talking to the quilters at my demo in the vendor room.  There were so many familiar faces, a lot of hugs, and it was a pleasure meeting many of you that I've not met before.  You quilters are just delightful!  I love meeting you and chatting about quilts and life in general.  So many of you shared that you followed my travelogue as Gail, and I drove to North Dakota and back. I was happy to take you all along for the ride....and what a ride we had!

My quilty friends and Mr. Joe came by the booth to help me pack up at the end of the day and head back to the cabin.  

Today is another very special day as thirty-five quilters are coming to the mountains to attend my 4th and last Sew'n Wild Oaks retreat for the year.

I still have enough gas in my tank to get me through the week.  The laughter and the joy of being with the girls will energize my battery and fill my tank to overflowing.

Soon,

Lynn

P.S. I have more A Ribbon Runs Through It patterns on order and I'll list them in my Etsy as soon as they arrive from my printer.

Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire Part 2

 Hello Everyone,

Here are just a few of the quilts on display at the Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire at Ironstone Vineyards.

These quilts are very special.  The quilt on the left was made by the grandmother of the woman who made the quilt on the right.

This is a fabulous version of my Leaf Peepers. quilt.  I love it!

What a lucky person I am!  I get to sit and talk about quilting with wonderful quilters all day long. So many of you came by to say hello.  I really appreciate the time you took to stop by.  It means so much to me.

I'm off for a repeat performance today.

Soon,

Lynn