Yvonne Visits

I see I have neglected to post in a long time. Perhaps it is because while Yvonne was here we kept very busy!!

We were fortunate enough to have a Zeghers USA Gathering with 6 out if 10 siblings being together. That was a serendipitous event!

One day we pampered ourselves and had a manicure and pedicure. Joyce joined us for that. Nice toes girls!!

Mostly, though, we spent our time sewing, shopping and eating. (In that order.)  

Sewing:

* attended a Confetti Cactus class at Mad Bs where we learned a new technique. It involves appliqué and raw edge cutting to give texture and dimension. 

* gave a class on Celtic Knot quilts. Met three new quilting friends. 

* tested out a new table runner pattern designed by Yvonne. Definitely an intermediate to skilled quilter project!

* designed a cloth bulletin board for my sewing room using some sewing themed fabric. 

* tested out fabric painting for a future class. Was able to paint a background fabric for a landscape quilt for Joan. Also, painted some inexpensive white tops we bought at Ross store. 

Shopping:

* clothes at Ross, Bealls, Chicos. 

* fabric at Mad Bs and JoAnns. 

* souvenirs at the Mesa Market. 

Eating:

* two family gatherings. One here and one at Rob and Arlene's. 

* On The Border, Mexican with Joyce and Marj

* Desert Botanical Garden with live entertainment by Swingtips. 

* Carrabba's. excellent Blackberry Sangria. 

Whew!  Even my sewing machine was showing the effects of all that time with Yvonne. Lots of fuzz to clean out!!