We're headed out to share the joy of sewing and quilting!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 9:38AM Hi,
Life has been as busy as ever and we love it that way! We were in Westlake most of August packing boxes and deciding what to keep and what to give away. So many years of accumulation! I have mailed almost 100 boxes of samples to guests on America Sews through the years. It has been expecially fun to hear from them and many share surprise at receiving the package and tell me they have fond memories of coming to America Sews to share their project. Our guests and their great techniques and projects were the key to the long life America Sews enjoyed on Public Television. I understand there are repeats airing all over the country. Go to the America Sews and America Quilts creatively websites americasews.com and americaquiltscreatively.com for loads of ideas and projects.
We enjoyed a trip West driving Herb’s little red car—a 1992 Honda Del Sol (he calls it his mid-life crisis, I say certainly better than another woman!) to our new home in Arizona. A little cramped but smooth ride even through the heat of Texas and New Mexico! Then flew to our son’s in Southern California and joined them for a Labor Day Weekend at Pismo Beach. Such fun to be with our youngest grandgirls ages 8, 6, and 3.
Back to Westlake for more packing. We haven’t decided when to list the house but are getting moving quotes to move everything. We plan a trip to Minneapolis in November to take some furniture and “stuff” to our daughter there. She just bought a house so great timing!
Tomorrow we leave for Michigan for the American Sewing Expo in Novi this weekend. I hope to see many of you there! Then next week we will be presenting a new program at Country Stitches on Tuesday, Sept 27, in East Lansing and Thursday, Sept 29, in Jackson. Back home for a day then on to bromg the Sew and Quilt with Sue program to the Northeast! Oct 4 in Watertown, NY, Oct 8 in Cobleskill, NY, Oct 10 & 11 in Bayside Hills, NY, and Oct 15 in Portland, Maine. Click on Where’s Sue, Current Schedule, and then click the location for more information. We always enjoy meeting our sewing and quilting friends and also hope to enjoy the beautiful autumn color.
I’ll be sure to take pictures and post some when we get back.
Until then,
Happy Sewing!
Reader Comments (2)
I was trying to find your instructions on how to make the fabric basket that has the 4 corners tied with ribbon, but can lay flat for traveling. Where can I find the instructions? I would love to make one for Thanksgiving.
I would also like the instructions for the lap pillow.
Thank you!!
I was at the Edutainment event at Sew Right, In Queens, NY yesterday and wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the session. I think you and Herb must be exhausted by the end of the day. I know I was, but I was also excited by the things I saw and learned. It must be gratifying to be able to expound on a subject that is so near and dear to your heart. You really seem to enjoy your job and I as a part of your audience really enjoyed you. Thanks for all you do for us, sewers and quilters around the world.
During one of the breaks I asked if you still had the ear of anyone at Viking and you told me to contact you so you would remember. What I was interested in knowing is whether Viking has any plans for an improved "Circular Attachment"? I know, I know, if it's not broke don't fix it, but really, a thumbtack? It's simply, basic, with not moving parts, but it only does relatively small circles and I would think that some skilled, tech-no- savvy person at Viking could come up with a better gadget.
Please don't get the idea that I like to spend my hard earned money when I don't have to, but something really needs to be done about that attachment. It has all the making of a vintage item. ;-)
Please keep up the good work.
Be well,
Madelaine