Is it already the past?

PIQF

2009

I just received a newsletter for the 2010 Glendale Quilt Show.

Really.

PIQF is already the PAST

How can this be?

Have we lost sight of the savour?

Have we forgotten that the quilts the like of which were at PIQF are not made in a day?

(sorry eleanor)

Did we forget we weren't sure if Pittsburgh would play New York?

It could have been Dodgers?

It could have been Angels?

Have our smiles faded just a bit since being with so many friends under one roof?

(yes, Pat, that IS your son)

Pat Yamin, Come Quilt With Me

And will we remember the "lessons learned"

big and small?

(that is Julie - Moda Bakeshop Julie)

I know I speak of things that aren't always about quilting.

But I always think I speak in parallel.

I hope that what we share in a quilt show, in a quilt, in a project, in a weekend, in a gift, in a look,

what we take with us

carries us a long way

I hope that we are not so quick to leave it in the past.

I hope that we have not walked through our experience

so quickly

as to leave it behind,

but that we have walked through our experience

in a way that we can savour it

and carry it with us in our hearts

for a long time to come

calling on it

calling on that smile, that look, that quilt

when we need to remember

to

sparkle + shine

2009

natalie.

fabric+friends

Here it is - the beyondthereef booth at PIQF.

That's Jane St Pierre standing in the middle, and yep, I'm on the floor.

(It's kindof a where's waldo moment.)

Have you ever wondered what it takes?

Well, it takes good friends, and friendship and friendliness.

And friends.

And being friendly.

Wait.

That's all?

Okay, and a little fabric.

fabric and friends

We have Julie from Jaybird Quilts with us this trip!

Fresh from Quilt Market.

And one of our 'regulars'

I know, how can she be a real regular if she's only 9 years old???

No, not Julie, her friend on the right.

"The reason I look older, is because I'm wearing buffalo plaid"

cute.

And finally, Tutu and her crew.

Yep.

They have matching bags from our hula girl fabric!

fabric+friends

friends+fabric

PIQF

2009

sparkle+shine

2009

natalie.

One project after another...

WELCOME

Welcome to the beach cottage.

You may have wondered where I have been.

Well, about two months ago, I sent out a Survey to my quilting emailing message sending friends and asked them about a place where quilters can come and stay and play.

And they said

YES.

So I created it.

And just in time!!

It started pouring rain here on the coast just about a half hour ago.

Thank goodness the trash has been hauled and the cardboard boxes put in bags.

I do have to say thank you to my contracting team, Ben and Phil.

For their patience with me.

And for teaching me the value of a good quality paint brush.

I also have to thank Glenn and Laura for their pitching in a few beds and tables.

And for Laura's great 'eye' - "should I put this here or there" kinda thing.

And for Norm's help climbing the avo tree to artfully thin it, not butcher it.  To let light in and to give the tree less 'sail' so it didn't lean with the prevailing winds.

And to Lisa for the last minute push to clean the closet shelves, and make the beds.

Good job, Lisa!!

And while I know you don't want a sales pitch in your blog following I just gotta add:

www.vrbo.com/257702

www.vacationrentals.com 

property #59945

...check it out, and won't you come stay?

Quilters, contact me for your specialty package.

Fat quarters on your pillows, and machines, notions and other goodies for YOU!!

But now, it's on to PIQF in Santa Clara.

Yep. 

"Do you know the way to San Jose"

So, my next post will be wednesday nite, after setup.

Pics of the booth!

See you soon.

sparkle+shine

2009

natalie.

the strong life

I know, I know.

I'm behind the times.

But I just took the strong life test for women.

It's on the right - that's correct - just over there ----->

Take a moment and try it.

Yes, yes, I know.

Oprah did it first...

sparkle + shine

2009

(posting later - creating the beach cottage rental as we speak!!)

(posting later - working on PIQF)