Our Quilting Mini-Camp was a big success and tons of fun. I have to admit that I didn’t take a single photo. I should have, but the days just flew by. There were 14 of us on Tuesday, and 12 on Thursday. We sewed in the morning, had a sit-down lunch all at the same table (my dining room table has HUGE leaves), did a little clean-up, then back to work for more fun and sewing.

The “admission” each day was to bring a fat quarter. Betty also donated a beautiful basket to put the FQs in, and we drew names to determine the winner. Jan won Tuesday’s basket of FQs. Tuesday morning I demonstrated making a handbag out of a placemat. I used that purse to place Thursday’s FQs into, and when I have a chance I will take a photo of the purse and insert it into this post so there’s SOMETHING to look at! Betty won Thursday’s FQs & purse.

We had hand-stitchers and machine-sewers, all working like crazy, but still having fun. We have such a great group, it was a joy to spend some extra time together. I gave them each a little gift bag with a breakfast bar, a bit of chocolate, a Busy as a Bee fat quarter, and my favorite item from Ikea: a stackable mug. (Some day I will have to blog about Ikea. I love that store. I don’t buy much beyond frying pans, hangers, and mugs, but it’s a great store.)

Thursday afternoon I loaded some cheater fabric on the longarm, and those who were interested could take “Elvis” for a spin. I did this once before when some ladies were visiting, and I used the interestly quilted end result for a doggie blanket for my Grandpuppy Tucson. This one I will bind up for my new Grandpuppy Milo. (Dave, send me a pic of Tucson and I’ll post him.) I haven’t met Milo yet (or Tucson yet, for that matter, but Tucson lives in Virginia), so I’ll have to get a picture of Milo and Grandkitty TJ also.

Two days of sewing sounds like such a long time, but it literally flew by. Food: Thursday we had soup and salad. I made Sabina’s Cheesy Potato Soup, and the recipe can be found at the Recipes tab at the top of this page. Thursday I made my friend Carol’s Chicken Salad (slightly modified), a fruit bowl, and roll. I will post the Chicken Salad October 1st as October’s new recipe. It was fabulous, if I say so myself. And I guess I just did!

Sue