Cold Feet Quilter

Yesterday evening, as I was leaving my house to go to Kathy & Judy's show opening, then to the Marci Tilton lecture, I had checked the thermometer to see what sort of jacket I should wear. It was 61 degrees, & these 1st 2 pictures are what my yard & pathway looked like. I carried a sweater, but really didn't need it. It does amaze me though, that snow can still survive with air temps that warm.
Kathy & Judy's opening was a great success. There were a ton of people there. When I got over to the church where the Marci Tilton lecture was going to take place, I was delighted to see that the daffodils had opened up, literally over night. When I went there on Thursday for guild they weren't yet blooming.

Ahhhh, it's good to see a little spring actually happening!

I love the daffodil. It's such a happy little flower!

Marci's lecture was really interesting. I learned some hints on handling knit fabrics that will come in handy on the next Irish Dance dress, as it's a knit that Hope has chosen for the dress.

Marci uses a lot of silk chiffon's, & layers her clothing much the same way I've been layering parts of my quilts for the past few years. I really enjoyed her, & wished I could spend some more time with her, but didn't sign up for the classes, & they are full.

This piece below is a close up of some hand embroidery & bead-work she did on a beautiful coat.

I was tickled to see her face when she opened up her gift neck purse, that I'd made for her. She looked genuinely thrilled, & put it right on. I like to use tone for travel, to carry thread, & needles, & thread cutter. It's also handy for your ID.

Today I practiced again on feathers on the longarm. I think I'm getting a little better each time.

but still having learning challenges. Can you tell what's wrong with the next picture?

Oh well, live learn, & practice.