Just a quick little note to let you know I am alive and well. Just back from a quilting retreat with some dear friends. The photo above is one I took on one of our outings. Maybe you can guess where I was?
I will have to tell you about it in another post though. I came home to a broken thermostat and my house is freezing! My nose is running, my fingers are so cold they won't work, and I need to crawl under the down comforter and try to warm up right now.
Normal posting will resume tomorrow.
I think you were wherever Thelma was, as she has just posted a photo of the same quilt! Hope you get your heating fixed soon - ours broke 3 times last week (it only ever breaks when the temperature drops below freezing - useful eh?). Maybe wrap yourself up in a cozy quilt until it is fixed! x
Posted by: Gertie Pye | January 28, 2013 at 05:30 AM
I think you went South to Road to Ca. I was there too for the first time. Four of us quilt crazy ladies took a road trip. Great fun! I hope you had a good time too!
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | January 28, 2013 at 05:36 AM
Hope you had fun. When our electricity was out last week, I was so glad I am a quilter not a scrap booker! Hope you were able to get warm.
Posted by: lee | January 28, 2013 at 06:14 AM
I bet you took The Road to CA! I went to a small quilt show in that area probably 40 years ago. It was the quilty work done by inmates of the Chino women's prison. It was the ONE show I went to where I convinced myself I needed to learn to quilt. Very inspiring. I have now made easily over 100 quilts. But, none like the quilt in your photo which is over the moon. It's good to be inspired.
Posted by: Stephani in TX | January 28, 2013 at 06:28 AM
P.S. Go stay with Eva or Grampa till the heating & cooling guy-fixer can meet you at your house! Hope you warm up soon!
Posted by: Stephani in TX | January 28, 2013 at 06:48 AM
So sorry your home is too cold to be comfy. I agree with Stephani that you should bunk with E or Grandpa until all is cozy once more. Where is Ozzie staying? You might go there or take him with you to the warm place. Hope your heating is repaired today.
I had no clue about the quilt and where you and your friends went. Love the beautiful Feathered Star quilt. I don't aspire to make one Feathered Star, much less five! That amazing border is also daunting.
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | January 28, 2013 at 06:58 AM
Sure hope you can get a repairman out today! That quilt is beautiful as are the other ones showing up in Blogland! Glad you were able to meet up with friends for a fun getaway!! So fun!
Posted by: Jan | January 28, 2013 at 07:40 AM
Stay warm!
Posted by: Nancy Watkins | January 28, 2013 at 08:18 AM
Hmmm... wherever Thelma was, so were you. There's nothing worse than being either too hot or too cold. Second thoughts, too hot is worse for quilters - at least we have piles of quilts to keep warm under.
Posted by: Lun | January 28, 2013 at 10:38 AM
You were with Thelma! Lucky you to go to the Road to CA! Sorry abt the heat!
Posted by: Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts | January 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM
LaConner, Washington would be quite a jaunt for a retreat but the quilt museum there is my guess.
Posted by: Annette | January 28, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Glad you were able to meet up with Thelma! Sorry about your heat not working. BRRRR!
Posted by: sillysally | January 28, 2013 at 11:49 AM
It looks like a Rhonda Beyer quilt??? Were you in Oregon? I know RTC was just on, but that seems too easy to guess!
Posted by: Sharon | January 28, 2013 at 11:52 AM
I hope the thermostat is fixed quickly!!!
That quilt is stunning!!! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Miriam | January 28, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Lucky!!! I'm pretty sure you were hanging with Thelma...what fun! Going to Road to CA is on my bucket list :)
Posted by: Anita | January 28, 2013 at 03:53 PM
That quilt was one of my favorites at the show! Wasn't the quilting fabulous?! I came home to a leaking water heater. DH is attempting to replace it as I type. I'm ready for a hot shower.
Posted by: Karen C in San Diego | January 28, 2013 at 06:15 PM
I LOVE that quilt!!! Beautiful! Dang! Sorry you're freezing...go to grandpa's....he has heat and would enjoy your company. ;p
Posted by: ina | January 28, 2013 at 07:00 PM