Quilting
Walking….
So I decided to get serious (well mostly serious) about my health and weight…on Saturday it was gorgeous out so I decided to take a walk. It was a 40 minute walk – got my heart rate up and sweated (did I mention I hate to sweat?!?). Sunday and Monday were pretty hot days, so I didn’t make an effort (unless you consider shopping exercise!). Tuesday is my quilt group day so instead of exercising, we ate! Wednesday I walked again (at the urging of René). René told me, do it! you’ll feel good about yourself! So I did…and surprisingly,… Read more »
Day Seven…Saturday
Even though I got up relatively early, I didn’t beat René who was already packing the car with her dad! We had yet another breakfast of English muffins and spun honey (it’s addicting!) and got ready to leave. I really can’t begin to thank Winn and Jerry for their hospitality! What wonderful hosts they were! I never felt awkward or out of place…I felt like I was home. I got to meet René’s brother Jim that morning…but he’s a “keep to yourself” kind of guy so we really didn’t get to talk. Isn’t it interesting when you meet your friend’s… Read more »
Day Six…Friday
Our last day in Pennsylvania. Ahhhhhh I got to sleep in today! After a yummy breakfast of English muffins and spun honey (René has quite the sweet tooth, I’ve found out!) we headed up to the sewing room and sewed most of the morning in our pajamas (so decadent!). I worked on a liturgical stole for my daughter-in-law, Sarah, Winn worked on another bag and René…I can’t remember what René worked on! Later that afternoon we took a trip to the Vanity Fair outlets. There were definitely some bargains to be had! I purchased three shirts and six pair of… Read more »
Day Five…Thursday
They let me sleep a little later this morning…I think they were feeling a little guilty! We headed out to the Hershey Quilt show to see what was cooking there — I really think they had more vendors than quilts at this show! There were a couple of really cool vendors and some of the same old, same old vendors. The quilts were great! Some of them really knocked my socks off! There was a nice mix of hand and machine quilting – both were incredible, too! After spending the day at the quilt show, we headed back to Winn’s… Read more »
Day Four…Wednesday
Today was Fabric Run Day! We hit a lot of fabric stores and had a great day! I think I was at the point where I just automatically got in the car and got out when they told me to! We started out at Cedar Lane Dry Goods, then hit Zooks Fabrics and then onto Old Country Store where I found the most amazing green leaf fabric! Can’t wait to make another bag with it. Then on to Dutchland Quilt Patch, Gena’s Quilt Shop and Log Cabin Quilts Shop! These ladies can shop!! We hit Deaners for lunch – oh… Read more »
Day 3…Tuesday
Another early (for me) morning…up, showered, coffeed and away we go! Stopped at Country Pine Furniture – René was looking for a lampshade…they have some gorgeous stuff here! If I knew where I was, I’d post directions for you to check it out! Let’s put it this way, if you’re in and around Reading PA, look for Country Pine Furniture and go in! After lampshade shopping we made it to two quilt shops, Sauders and Burkholders…I bought a couple of pieces of fabric at Sauders but didn’t really find anything that caught my attention at Burkholders, but they had really… Read more »
Day Two…Monday
Monday morning…up bright and early (well for me anyway) at 7:15 am. We had a great breakfast and headed out to see René and Winn’s friend Crystal. On the way we stopped at Wooden Bridge Dry Goods for a little shopping and for René to pick up the quilt she was having hand quilted. The quilt was beautiful! After that we stopped at Echo Hill so René could pick up her granola ingredients. Echo Hill is like an Amish Sam’s Club! Lots of bulk foods and goodies! I had never seen so many “butters” in my life! Apple butter, blueberry… Read more »
