Karen Kay Buckley

A few weeks ago, I taught for a group on the Northern Shore of Long Island and it was wonderful. Except the drive through New York City. I was asked to teach for the Great South Bay Quilters. A fantastic group of ladies who scheduled me for a workshop on Sunday morning and afternoon and a lecture Monday evening. Joe and I decided to drive to Long Island on Saturday morning for two reasons: no work traffic and an afternoon to explore. What a great trip.

The southern shore of Long Island has some wonderful communities beginning with Islip, Sayville, South Hampton, and more.

And some great fresh donuts…

Every time you turned south  within a few blocks you were on the water and there were museums

beautiful beaches

cottages

many marinas

and even a church!

We saw Fire Island in the distance and were told we had to drive over to the Island.

And it was worth it!

What a wonderful day. The next morning I met with Joan and JoAnn from the Great South Bay Quilters and if you live in this area and don’t belong to this guild you are really missing a great opportunity. I have been so fortunate to meet so, so many wonderful people through quilting and all the guilds I have visited have been so nice, but these ladies are some of the best I have ever met. Here they are hard at work:

Two members brought in projects they had completed from classes I had taught many years ago.

I am so, so happy to see these finished pieces.

On Monday before the lecture, Joe and I drove up through the vineyards on the northeastern section of Long Island and it was awesome. Here are a few things we saw.

I am just so thankful to be able to share time with so many wonderful people and also am blessed to visit so many wonderful places. Joe has been traveling more with me which is also great as it is nice to share memories with those you love. Plus, he can lift the heavy bags! A great thanks to the Great South Bay Quilters and you can contact them at P.O. Box 5, Islip, NY 11751.

Next week Spokane, Washington!!