Let The Festivities Begin

Lori (Bee In My Bonnet) and Rae Ann (Cutie Pinwheel) have arrived. This morning Nanette (Freda's Hive) will join us.
A few months ago when we were all together for lunch in Northern Utah, and the snow was falling, we decided to meet at my house in St. George for a spring retreat. This is the perfect time of year to come to St. George and soak up that wonderful sunshine of Southern Utah.
Let the festivities begin!

We've got our machines all set up and ready. Lori is so organized. All her pieces for each quilt are cut and ready in stacked containers.
Even her sewing box is cute.

Lori brought me a most generous gift: Her latest pattern "Family Reunion" has just been released. Thank you so much!
Lori's work is amazing. I am going to ask for an applique lesson while she is here.

Last night Lori shared with us some family stories and how she learned to quilt.
Family Reunion is just a small portion of the many traditions she was raised with.

Rae Ann is working on her next Schnibbles quilt.


And is just as organized with projects all ready in containers.

I started Sunny Days by Geoff's Mom Patterns when I was up at Rae Ann's cabin. We didn't plan this, but all 3 of us will be working on this quilt during our time together.

We have some fun things planned for our time with each other in the next few days. I will be sure and take a lot of pictures and share the happenings.

What an honor to have so much talent all combined in one room.