Wow, what a day! I had the most wonderful time yesterday. The day started with DH and the kids waking me up with breakfast in bed, presents and singing "happy birthday" to me- the most wonderful start of a day I will never forget. The drive to Trysil was not as long as I had remembered, I have to drive through the mountains, and there was no snow yet, which was nice. I arrived early and got to have lunch with Leanne, her husband and a few other quilters before class started. Leanne was just the most amazing person, and we had a great time. I brought my 365 quilt with me, and she had hers there as well, and it was so much fun to see how different they are. We were nine ladies in class, and I think all our bags will be different. I got over my hand applique fear, and managed to get one heart appliqued- I was thrilled (all I need now is practice-practice-practice LOL)
It was great to see Leannes quilts in real life- pictures don't do them justice! Her new butterfy garden quilt is just stunning! I wish I could have stayed for one more day- but hey- some of us have to work LOL. The stitchery they are doing in class today is really cute- and the pattern will be out soon- so there is hope for the rest of us!
Happy (belated) birthday Anne-Heidi, it must have been a wonderful day for you!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great start to your day, happy belated birthday. Look forward to seeing the end result of your class yesterday.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday! Have a wonderful time in Trysil!
ReplyDeleteHappy Bitrhday to you! I can see you had given yourself a very nice gift with a whole day full of quilting.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to meet her. I am so jealous.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a great birthday, sounds like the perfect day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful group of quilters and all those lovely smiles! Your birthday was certainly a memorable occasion with all these wonderful experiences. I love applique and I bet you will too. It's so nice to have a portable hand project to relax and sew with. Thank you so much for sharing the photos and telling us about your meeting Leanne and all the fun. Wow!
ReplyDeleteMe again...forgot to send belated Happy Birthday wishes! I can tell it was very happy indeed!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday dear Anne-Heidi. We can see you had a lovely day. As we have had these days. Sorry we did not meet you.
ReplyDeletePleased you are over your applique fear.........looks like a great time was had by all........
ReplyDeleteopps I forgot how rude.............HAPPY BIRTHDAY........what a great way to spend you birthday.........
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ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY - what a way to spend the day - enjoying your crafting and sharing it with a very talented designer
Looks like you had a lot of fun as well :o) Leanne is such a great lady, and filled with inspiration and enthusiasm! Your appliqué heart looks great - way to go on conquering a fear! Too bad we didn't get to meet, hope we get the oportunity at a later time!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a birthday you will never forget!!
ReplyDeleteI have been reading (with envy) all the reports about the Leanne Beasley workshops - it sounds like everyone had a fantastic time!!
What a wonderful day you had! Sorry you couldn't stay until friday. It would have been so nice to meet you in person! Enjoy your memories!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful way to spend your birthday! Belated wishes to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all the great pictures.
Wow! What a great birthday! How fortunate you are to have met Leanne! Oh.... how I wish I could have been there! Glad you over came your fear of applique! ;o) I'm looking forward see hand applique projects from you! ;o) Keep well!
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