I finished it!

Remember when I started my quilt squares?

Three years ago I took two classes at the SAGA Retreat in Las Vegas with Brenda Shade to learn how to make her Paper Doll Quilt Squares. The classes were two weeks after I fractured my right wrist, so I went with my red cast thinking I would not be able to stitch (yes, I am right handed) but at least I could listen! Well the first dress had five rows of cable smocking and I decided to try and do that. Well it took all day to do those five rows, but I did it! Of course I could not do anything else as

any fine hand sewing was out of the question, but that smocking was great therapy.

Once my cast was off and I could stitch again, I completed the two squares and went on to make 10 more. I love doing these little dresses! They are all done by hand and once you have cut the pieces out the project is very portable. I could have made many more of these, but decided to stop at 12  for my quilt.

And stop I did. Once the square were done they sat there and sat there. What was I waiting for? I was trying to think how I would join them together and I over thought it. I thought I would embroider the sashing pieces. Then I thought I would add shaped lace. Then I went back to the embroidery idea. And so the procrastination went on!

But no more! I decided a few weeks ago simple is best and just got on and completed the quilt. So here it is.

It just needs a label for the back. Now what do I write on my label..............?

Having fun in Vegas!

Wes was in class today and enjoyed himself smocking on a small dress for a quilt block, The first of two Brenda Shade classes. Other attendees were having fun with Judith Adams, Carol Ahles and Phyllis Brown.

Tonight there is a small market and Wee Care Stitch In so lots of fun and time to spend with friends.

Wes really enjoyed the Welcome Reception last night where he had coffee and desserts!

Wish you could all be here, but it is nice to be a small group as there are over 30 raffle baskets-nearly one for every attendee! Wes hopes he wins one (or two) at banquet tomorrow night!

Who is going to Las Vegas?

I am!

I have booked:

My flights-yeah for air miles!

My hotel room and I have a room mate to share it with.

My classes-yes this time I am taking classes!

So Las Vegas here I come!

Will I see you there? I hope so.

Visit the SAGA website to find out more about the Las Vegas Retreat and everything to do with smocking, heirloom embroidery and more! www.smocking.org

These are the two classes I am taking with Brenda Shade.