Magic block class in Englewood

I had a fun and productive day in Englewood with the ladies from the Holiday Travel Park. We all worked our quilty tails off making the Magic Block quilt and trading stories. It never fails to amaze me how connected quilters are, even when meeting for the first time. Bernie had us up and doing exercises to loosen up after sewing for a while and thy worked! I sewed all day without the shoulder and back discomfort I usually get. Well done, Bernie! After a huge lunch of pizza and antipasti salad, we returned to our machines and everyone finished at least one block. Betsy had hers done and three borders on by the end of the day. I plan to get my top finished at Nifty Fifty tomorrow.
Thanks to the ladies for a wonderful day! Now, if I could just place the names with the ladies...I would be a happy camper.

Everyone hard at work

Shirley sewing strip sets

I'm having a senior moment and can't remember the gal on the left's name...Val? Oh dear, she was so happy, too.
Diane had the brightest fabrics of the group. Real eye poppers!

I want to say Joyce, but that probably isn't right.
Yikes! I am getting forgetful.

Bernie at the cutting board. The mural makes me feel like a day at the beach.

This line-up makes me happy!

Irma made her blocks with hand dyed fabrics. Cool!

Diane said she was 'out of her box' with these pretty fabrics

Betsy has her top almost done!

Sharlane made a pretty block to match her pretty smile.

Jan used modern colors in her blocks. Wow!

I hope her name is Joann or Judy, but whatever it is, I love her fabrics!

Bernie with two of her blocks.

Judy made one row! Good job!

I like how Shirley's orange frame compliments the block colors.

Chain piecing is alive and well!!

It is the only way to get the job done faster!

Maybe I blocked this nice lady's name because I accidentally
picked up her block as mine...and her ruler! I promise I am not
trying to rob you!!

Another wonderful color combination.

Bazinga! Those blocks demand attention.

Ooooh! What a lovely stack of purple happiness!

Day trip to the Venice show

I went up to Venice to see the quilts and say hello to my quilty friends there, and had a fun day with my girlfriends. Mr Wazoo had two quilts he quilted in the show, and one got an Honorable mention. There were all sorts of quilts, making it a diverse and wonderful show. Afterward, we tried a local restaurant for some Cuban sandwiches and fried green tomatoes. Mmmmm. Once home again, I fell asleep in my chair while reading emails. Oops!! I rarely nap, but this time I lost the battle to stay awake. I guess I really am getting old...
Here are the pictures of customer quilts, as well as the ones that tickled my fancy.
First, Mr Wazoo's customers:

I am bummed that I didn't get a full picture of this quilt. Too many people in front of it.

 These are the ones I did:

And these are the quilts in the show that I liked the best!

The points and intersections in this tiny quilt were perfect. Mind blowing accuracy.

L-O-V-E these baskets!!

All the birds had cute bead eyeballs.

The quilt is great...

but the quilting is awesome!!

More of the same quilt.

These ladies got my Viewer's choice ballot

More pretty baskets. I love basket quilts.

Wazoo's latest retreat

Evening Star Quilt Guild retreat at Kenilworth Lodge in Sebring, Florida. We all had a wonderful time sewing and chatting, and I got to know these fun ladies a bit better. Thank you, Evening Star, for allowing me to entertain you!

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Happiness is a Sebring Quilting Retreat!

We had loads of fun today! I finished my project quilt and made a small baby quilt top, too. Some of the girls went to the local quilt shops and came back with all sorts of treasures. After the evening cocktail party, we all settled in for another bout of sewing before turning in to get a welcome rest before starting over again tomorrow. The smaller room is just right for this group, and much closer to the desk and my room.(great perk!!) I'm looking forward to the morning and revving up to make a few small charity quilts for the guild. Now, its off to bed.

Stacia finished this bright ducky top

Happy birthday to Donna!!

Doris has her backing ready for 

May Ann phones home

Lauretta is preparing to get started

Sharon's quilt being pin basted for quilting

Ruth is busy at the machine

Penny is happily working on a black and white quilt

Sharon is looking good!

Sus ahs a wonderful smile to go with her pretty quilt

Diana is making some bright log cabin blocks

Stacia is on to her next project

Donna strip pieced her blocks

I'm glad Connie is happy.