Thursday, September 21/06
Happy Birthday Diane Haggerty!!
The week has flown by. I went to the Lion's arena on Tuesday to help hang the quilts for the Kennebecasis Valley Quilt Show, which begins today. This year is a new venue for the show, and I actually like it better than the old arena where the show had been held previously. Here, the area is smaller, brighter and the lighting is better showing the true colours of the quilts. I was up and down the ladders helping the ladies get the last of the quilts hung....there is always discussion on "how to" and after fiddling, diddling and precariously hanging off the ladder the quilts seem to get in the proper places. The show looks lovely. Indeed, there are many, many talented quilters in our area. They all should be proud of their works!! Last night was the Gala, the opening. Bev, Stacey, Diane and I went together. Everyone seems to show up wearing their finest duds, make up applied....and it is hard to recognize us "all dolled up". Sandra Daigle looked hot...as well as Anne Grant; Jean was wearing a lovely green top and the colour suited her so well. The awards were handed out and Sue MacEachern, Juliet Knowlan, Judy LeClue and Diane Haggerty all took home cherished awards and prize ribbons. They are all exceptional quilters and their works are stunning. Bev also had a quilt entered and it is super; along with an heirloom family quilt which she did the hand embroidery on. It is a piece of art. Judy, Diane and I have formed our own guild "The Sew What Quilters" as an offshoot. Membership is limited and closed at us three. Our mandate is to support the Animal REscue Leage, so in essence the proceeds from any work we sell goes to them. We do special projects, challenges, and often go on outings, whether they be quilt related to hiking or eating!! Our club uniform is "lime greem crocs", but Treasurer LeClue often forgets to wear hers' at our functions. Most likely she has misplaced them somewhere!!! Judy and Diane both won their awards for works they had done for our guild....our challenge "self portraits" and Judy for her "Sew What Quilter's" banner. They are amazing pieces!! I feel left out. All of our works are hanging together, theirs adorned with ribbons...and then there is mine!! I think I will make my own ribbon, just to hang on my pieces, not to feel left out!!
I am waiting for Tina to pick me up as we are heading off to the store to pick up things to take to the show. We will have a vendor's booth there as well. Lots of fun. This afternoon is the "fashion show, with our creations". I will be modelling my "ski bummies"....ugh. Haven't even tried them on...hope they fit?
We were supposed to be going for a club ride tonight, although I don't think that we will be able to make it. Bob having a "retirement" due to attend afterwork and I am sure that I will be held up at the show. I am hoping to get out on the weekend, although the weather doesn't look too promising. I think it is almost time to dig out the mountain bike and begin some night time riding. I heard from Mary last night via e-mail. She is mountain biking and loving it!! She lives in Calgary so has advantage of real mountains close by. My "special son" Bernd called last night...wow, it was great to talk with him. Hearing his voice brought the cycling trip back to reality.
The week has flown by. I went to the Lion's arena on Tuesday to help hang the quilts for the Kennebecasis Valley Quilt Show, which begins today. This year is a new venue for the show, and I actually like it better than the old arena where the show had been held previously. Here, the area is smaller, brighter and the lighting is better showing the true colours of the quilts. I was up and down the ladders helping the ladies get the last of the quilts hung....there is always discussion on "how to" and after fiddling, diddling and precariously hanging off the ladder the quilts seem to get in the proper places. The show looks lovely. Indeed, there are many, many talented quilters in our area. They all should be proud of their works!! Last night was the Gala, the opening. Bev, Stacey, Diane and I went together. Everyone seems to show up wearing their finest duds, make up applied....and it is hard to recognize us "all dolled up". Sandra Daigle looked hot...as well as Anne Grant; Jean was wearing a lovely green top and the colour suited her so well. The awards were handed out and Sue MacEachern, Juliet Knowlan, Judy LeClue and Diane Haggerty all took home cherished awards and prize ribbons. They are all exceptional quilters and their works are stunning. Bev also had a quilt entered and it is super; along with an heirloom family quilt which she did the hand embroidery on. It is a piece of art. Judy, Diane and I have formed our own guild "The Sew What Quilters" as an offshoot. Membership is limited and closed at us three. Our mandate is to support the Animal REscue Leage, so in essence the proceeds from any work we sell goes to them. We do special projects, challenges, and often go on outings, whether they be quilt related to hiking or eating!! Our club uniform is "lime greem crocs", but Treasurer LeClue often forgets to wear hers' at our functions. Most likely she has misplaced them somewhere!!! Judy and Diane both won their awards for works they had done for our guild....our challenge "self portraits" and Judy for her "Sew What Quilter's" banner. They are amazing pieces!! I feel left out. All of our works are hanging together, theirs adorned with ribbons...and then there is mine!! I think I will make my own ribbon, just to hang on my pieces, not to feel left out!!
I am waiting for Tina to pick me up as we are heading off to the store to pick up things to take to the show. We will have a vendor's booth there as well. Lots of fun. This afternoon is the "fashion show, with our creations". I will be modelling my "ski bummies"....ugh. Haven't even tried them on...hope they fit?
We were supposed to be going for a club ride tonight, although I don't think that we will be able to make it. Bob having a "retirement" due to attend afterwork and I am sure that I will be held up at the show. I am hoping to get out on the weekend, although the weather doesn't look too promising. I think it is almost time to dig out the mountain bike and begin some night time riding. I heard from Mary last night via e-mail. She is mountain biking and loving it!! She lives in Calgary so has advantage of real mountains close by. My "special son" Bernd called last night...wow, it was great to talk with him. Hearing his voice brought the cycling trip back to reality.
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