Field trip……

As mentioned in a previous post, today was the drive (65 miles, approx.) to Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch. It really was a perfect day for such a venture: chilly, overcast and a bit drizzly outside and Monday! A warm glowing fire in the large stone fireplace had been set, the coffee made and all of the gals able to attend (from the Spring Grove Piecemakers) were in place and ready to hear some quilting tips and newsy notion tidbits from the gal from All in Stitches Quilt Shop located not far away in the neighboring town of Stewartville, MN. She definitely had our attention as she shared binding tips, accent piping, a clever “gizmo” for no-brainer covered buttons, and a way to piece a wide border that helps the seam to become mostly invisible. Offering 20% off purchases made at the shop later that day didn’t hurt either!! After finishing up her portion of the program, we heard from Bob “Bart” Bardwell who shared the miracles that brought his ranch into being and the reason Miracle Lodge was so designated. Such a blessing! We, then, had a little tour and on to lunch..yum! Returning to the lodge, we had our regular meeting and sharing time. My these gals have been busy! I did share my whole cloth quilt I recently finished from Leah Day’s QAL. So much to share/so little time. With a vote to adjourn, we piled back into the various vehicles  to continue our fabric get-away day with the stop at the quilt shop. We definitely filled the shop and did manage to lay claim to a ‘few’ fabric additions! As we left the shop, we spied the lonely hubby who was patiently waiting in the car for his wife to pick up that one “quick”(?) item and who was engulfed in our mini-mob of Spring Grove gals who had monopolized the cutter and register for quite a long time!!!!………..and a good time was had by all!-)