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The workshop, Everyday Improv, focused on the 15 improvisational piecing techniques I'd worked into my recent All In. I also shared several other quilts with the group that used some of those techniques, just to give them some idea of how versatile they can be.
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Guild president Martha/@sewgreen created the perfect atmosphere with her infamous letter dishes.
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And needless to say, we all had alot of fun immersing ourselves in improv.
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It was so good seeing friends again, meeting online friends for the first time, and of course, making new friends.
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So the next couple of days I had 'off' and had a chance to explore McKinney with my hubby, who had traveled to Texas with me. [Check out the Instagram hashtag #debandjoegototexas if you like.] We also hooked up with Ellyn again to visit Urban Spools, a wonderfully modern shop and 'sewing lounge' in nearby Dallas.
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That night, it was time to share a trunk show with the entire McKinney MQG! I had taken 25(!) quilts of various sizes, from my very first quilt to my most recent, and a variety representing my quilting journey in between. I gotta say, it's gratifying when folks are interested in your story... a good reminder to be open and affirming, no matter what phase and stage our fellow creators may be at.
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Bonnie gifted me with a McKinney MQG mug and a few tasty treats.
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And Stephanie kindly brought one of her quilts that I had admired on Instagram and featured in my most recent newsletter. It was SO good to see it in person!
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So... there's a little recap of my visit to McKinney MQG. It was a very good time!
I'm glad it was such a good time; it looked like a great trip from what I saw as you shared on Instagram. :)
ReplyDeleteI so loved having you here!
ReplyDeleteSeems like you had a great time. I am sure they learned a great deal from you.
ReplyDeleteAww snap! I should have reached out to you. I go to Urban Spools quite often.
ReplyDeleteVery cool!! Looks like you ALL enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful trip and great teaching experience! Did you fly down with all 25 quilts? I recently did a trunk show in Charlotte (driving) and the 28 quilts I brought took up my entire Civic's trunk :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great experiance for you and the McKinney MQG! I love your mosaic of the quilts you brought for the trunk show...as they say...You've come a long way baby! Your quilting style is amazing!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had fun. I'm sure the guild loved seeing your work in person.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity for you to share your talent with others! I love what you shared... the progression of your quilts, and your gift for improv. I have no doubt everyone enjoyed your visit. Traveling like that really opens your world, doesn't it? I'm so glad you had a good experience.
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