Just returned from one of my favorite states: TEXAS! I flew into Austin and was hosted by the the Chisholm Trail Quilt Guild of Georgetown. What a great guild. To learn more about them visit http://www.ctquiltguild.org. Leslie, my contact and the program chair, was so very wonderful. Here is a photo of the group.
Joe and I then drove to San Antonio and had a day to explore along the way. Here are a few things we saw:
Goat Sculpture in Gruene, TX (pronounced “green”) Loved these goats but they would not fit in my luggage.
Mission Bells
The Little Flower Basilica, San Antonio
and when in Texas you must Remember the
ALAMO!
We had dinner on the River Walk. We did not know but we were seated under a two hundred year old tree which was growing out of the wall. It was a point of interest for the many, many boats which cruised by us. We were constantly waving at the photo snapping tourists.
San Antonio has many great quilt shops but I was only able to visit Sew Creative Quilts while in San Antonio. Fabulous shop, great owner, Laurie, and fantastic employees. Visit the shop or their website http://www.sewspecialsa.com
Look at all the thread choices! And there were more on the opposite side of this display!
First day with the Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild, I taught my Ocean Sunrise Class and the students learned paper-piecing and machine applique. The next day prior to my lecture, many of them were featured at the guild’s show and tell. Great job ladies! Glad I had my camera ready.
Another great guild and Janet, the program director, was wonderful. To find more about the guild visit their website: http://www.sanantonioquilt.org
The best thing about traveling is returning home to my girls:
“Silly” Tillie, my Sweet Potato Pie, soon to be 16. She is so hug-able.
and “Princess” Sasha, my Sweet Pea, 17 1/2 years old.
Until next week …