2/23/10
Sometimes don’t you just find yourself on silly journeys? These journeys are just good stress releasers? I usually get away at least twice a year for a couple of days. The joy I have meeting people with the same interest I have and just plain giggle and laugh and share for two full days.
I start by preparing my project for the week-end. I look through patterns and pick out fabrics, gather all my tools (I love gadgets). I try to have all the fabric pieces cut and ready to sew back together. Oh! Can’t forget to change the needle in the machine, blow out the dust bunnies with compressed air and fill bobbins so as not to waste valuable sewing time.
Now it’s Thursday night and I am really getting excited. I will be traveling with 4 friends. All that is left is packing a few clothes & toiletries. Now I can set my machine, fabric bag (including gadgets & tools), snacks and beverages by the door.
IT’S FRIDAY!!!!! The Quilt Retreat is only 30 miles down the road. The car is packed and we are on our way. When we reach the shop we start unpacking the car, taking all of our wares to our designated tables, set up our machines and prepare to sew.
Now the fun begins. There are sixteen crazy ladies sewing, conversing and waiting for someone to tell us it’s time to eat. We exercise by walking laps around the shop and finding ourselves starting a tab as we find fabrics and gadgets we just can’t live without.
What a great time had by all. As we pack to head home with more than we came with, we say good-bye to our new friends and thank them for sharing new ideas, new techniques, and all the good times until we meet again.
