off with a bang

What's the next best thing to actually DOING a project?  Making plans for one!
There are TWO quilting events happening this week that I hope to participate in. One of them is a quilt show (where you go and dream and drool and clean most of the cash and cards out of your purse before you go), and the other is actually a lecture/demonstration at a quilt shop. After the lecture, if I decide the quilt pattern is something I like, then I can pay $5 for the pattern. At the end of the month, if I bring the completed quilt block into the store for the next lecture, then I get the next pattern free. At the end of the year, there should be enough quilt blocks pieced to add a border and make a decent-sized quilt. I may get there and decide that it's not something I wish to pursue.
BUT, last month on the way to the church's ladies' Christmas party, I got lost and found a fabric store in Clayton that I did not know existed. Since I was running late, I didn't stop and see if they were still open or what their hours were. And since then, I had forgotten about it.  Today while meeting with old colleagues (two of whom are fellow quilters), one of them mentioned this shop. She had recently discovered it as well, and found out that is 2 years old. While their website isn't overly impressive, I was quite pleased with their pictures and class offerings. Hooray for new places to shop and dream! :)
And speaking of quilts, my latest is now posted on the quilt page.