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More new quilters... we truly support their newfound addiction!

I love these pics of newbies just starting to discover the wonderful world of quilting.  While the onslaught of online fabric sales has certainly hurt all brick and mortar quilt shops, there's still nothing like the companionship of a group of newly-made friends who share a common purpose – to learn how to quilt.

I can still tell you who was in the Beginning Quilt class I took from Cyndi McChesney many many years ago. Most of them, I still have a connection with, some have moved away, but those 6 weeks we spent together are the most memorable of my quilting life.

So join a class, not just an online class, but one where you meet new friends, and share tips and tricks, and certainly lots of laughs.

May I present the "Beginning Quilt - Skills Builder" Class of February 2018

 

Headline: "Quilt shop owner gets head stuck in cannon"

That thought did cross my mind after I'd already stuck my head in one of the cannons at Ft. Pickens in the Gulf Island National Seashore Park. We were at the Gulf Island National Seashore near Pensacola, Florida. But, alas, I pulled it out.

Randy and I went to Pensacola to see our son's final recital at Pensacola Christian College and took in a few days of rest and site-seeing.  Old forts and lighthouses have always fascinating me, and the years of the Civil War.  Ft. Pickens and the Pensacola Lighthouse was a great combination of them both. I loved the two days we spent roaming around with my sister and her husband, who also came down from Atlanta for Hunter's recital.

(I snow blowed 10" of snow last Sunday and went to 82 degrees less than a week later.  Love it!)

We also went to the Pensacola Lighthouse.  More great history and yes, I climbed all 177+ steps to the top. Just don't mention "jelly legs" to me.  I have a special love for lighthouses.

Hunter's Senior Recital at Pensacola Christian College was most excellent. We are so proud of him and his talent. He graduates in May, but will continue on at PCC to obtain his Masters in Education.

Hunter is the skinny one in the middle.

Dad is pretty proud, too. When at the beach... you must get your pants wet with sand and water.

It was a great short trip.  We go back in May for his Graduation.

 

I actually like snow-blowing!

Randy shot this as he left me at home Sunday morning. He needed to get caught up on some machines at the store. We estimate we got over 8 inches overnight, enough to make a nice icy mess if we I didn't get it off the drive. So I put my headphones on, cranked up the music, and revved up the snow-blower. What a great way to start a morning!

Great Classes Being Offered!

We try very hard to keep our customers engaged in learning new skills, or expanding upon the ones they already know.  Never stop learning, is my mantra.  It keeps your mind healthy and fresh!

Here's a great class Mrs. Moo is offering next month.

We are already more than 1/2 full, so sign up early:  CLICK HERE.

I just love color!

I admit, sometimes my color choices just don't cut the mustard, but every now and then it all just comes together. 

We have a bathroom at home that needs some color! This little wall hanging seemed to just hit the spot.  And with all the colors, I can practically use any color towel not have to worry about color coordinating. THAT, I can do!

February is here!!