Woodstock

Last month I had the opportunity to teach a Lunch Box Quilts workshop in Woodstock, Illinois. Sewing Concepts and Quilter’s Destination hosted their annual retreat. The retreat provided three days of quilting and embroidery classes for students.

I arrived on Thursday evening just in time to present the Lunch Box Quilts Trunk Show. The students had already has a full day of classes.

Friday was my free day. In the morning I wandered in and out of the classroom and shopped in the quilt store downstairs. I had to see if there were any quilting treasures I couldn’t live without. Of course I did find some.

After lunch I went outside to explore the town of Woodstock. It was a little chillier than Scottsdale. I wore a wool coat! Anyway Woodstock Town Square is famous for having the movie Ground Hog's Day filmed there in 1992. I walked the square and saw the plaques on buildings and sidewalks to mark the memorable movie scenes. I visited all the shops along the way. I bought some chocolate at the candy store!

On Saturday it was finally my day to teach. The students were still anxious to sew on the third day. Students had the choice of picking their favorite Lunch box Quilts pattern to make. After basic instructions of embroidery machine appliqué it was time to start the machines and have fun. The ladies making heats and stars finished all their blocks. A few almost finished all the leaves for the small Autumn Wind. It was a great day and fun was had by all.

A Big Thank you to Annie, Lynda, and Patti for having me be a part of their annual retreat.

Keep your sewing machine stitching!

Angie