Another sewing day . . .

Today, Claire is coaching Gramma Evie
in tote bag making

We must not reveal what caused such a ruckus!
(but it was darn funny!!)

Aunt Becky and Olivia working on
another new quilt

Oh, Claire!

The Birthday Trip

Olivia . Sydni . Mary Alice . Evelyn . Nancy
Becky . Claire . Alix . Cindy

Gramma trying to pose with the 4 girls . . .

still trying . . .

much better!

We're here!!

The birthday girl and her goodies :o)

Our founding member (mom / Gramma Nancy) had a VERY special 70th birthday celebration this summer when our group, including dear friends, Evelyn & Mary Alice, took a fun-filled road trip to the land of all-things-quilts (at least in the Mid-West) . . . Paducah, Kentucky.  We met bright and early one Saturday morning, the birthday girl had a special BIRTHDAY sash pinned on her and we were off!  Laughter was abundant the entire day and we have been planning our next trip ever since we got back.

Quilts in a Day

Grandma gets Alix started

Olivia and Claire

the beloved "Featherweight" machine (yes, it still sews!)

Claire contemplates

Kristin and Becky lay out a quilt on the bed;
Olivia lays hers out on the floor

The Queen Mum

The Charter Members
(Sydni was absent)

Claire having a little TOO much fun in the quilt shop :o)

We began early in the morning.  We measured and cut and contemplated the patterns, and then sewed all day.  The last sewing machine finished humming around 10:30 p.m. (we did have to take a little afternoon break and run to our favorite little quilt shop in Paris, Illinois for more fabric!) and then we were off again the next day.  Grandma Nancy couldn't go from room to room fast enough to "assist" with all the quilt making!