
Welcome to the dog days of Summer. My childhood Summers were filled with fun adventures outside. I grew up in a small town in western Pennsylvania and we enjoyed exploring the woods, riding our bikes around town, and swimming in the pond but those activities eventually evolved to going to movies and Friday night dances at the Ross library basement! I didn’t start sewing until I moved to Florida the Summer I turned 16. When I had my eye on a cute dress that I found in a magazine someone commented ‘why don’t you just make it? You know all southern girls sew.’ Well, that prompted my request for a sewing machine for my birthday and I started making a few clothes for school.
I started quilting after I retired about ten years ago. I attended QuiltFest and was so inspired by all the glorious quilts on display that I was motivated to buy a better machine for my birthday (actually selling a little gold jewelry) and have been enjoying quilting ever since! So, I blame or credit QuiltFest for starting me along my quilted path. I started volunteering the next year as a ‘white glove’ hostess and appreciated being allowed to touch the quilts!
I hope QuiltFest is an inspiration for you as well. I noticed when I signed up, there are still lots of openings for volunteers so please be sure to pick your favorite areas to work and sign up as a volunteer. And don’t forget the Guild will have a table at QuiltFest to share information about our Guild. Karen Bradley will be signing up members to work shifts for all three days of the event. Pick a time and share what you love about being part of a quilt guild.
Enjoy the rest of your Summer and keep on quilting.
Leslee