Sunday, October 25th, 2009
Hi Everyone!
What an amazing adventure!!! I don’t even know where to begin. A few weeks ago, I had the chance to fly to Houston and attend the International Quilt Market with Janet and Joan. The first day was Schoolhouse where I went from room to room every half hour to see Fabric Designers, Authors and Pattern Designers show us what’s new. My favorites were Jo Morton (YEAH!!!) and Eleanor Burns (What A Hoot)!
Wake up Melonie, it's Eleanor Burns!
I even sat in one Schoolhouse of someone you may recognize.
Our Janet with Mary Jane Butters
That night I sat on the floor, outside Sample Spree, until they opened the doors. WOW!!!! It was like a stampede. Not many manners used inside Sample Spree, but great bargains! Here’s a look at the crowds:
Yes, I am having fun!
The next day I took a class about dying fabric with markers and then Market began. Again, WOW!!!!! On Saturday I took a class from Bonnie Sullivan, Kathy Schmitz’s sister. She is a wool lover too, and we made a felted needle keeper. Patterns will be in the shop soon. I met so many neat people, not enough room to list everyone.
Quilt Market - the ultimate shopping experience!
I had a wonderful time shopping for Calico Gals with Janet and Joan, but I really missed my family, my animals and my Calico Gals, (who I consider family!) One day home and I put on my sneakers, because the next three weeks is our journey to the new Calico Gals Barn!!! See you there in November!
Love, Melonie
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Hey y’all!
I am blogging from El Paso, Texas, where I have the pleasure of visiting my oldest son, James, my daughter-in-law, Gail, and my adorably perfect grandson, Jacob. This is my first experience in a desert climate. Hot? Yes. Dry? Yes. But also very beautiful.
Franklin Mountains
A drive up into the mountains gave me numerous photo ops. Of course, a picture doesn’t really give the feeling of the expansive scenery that you get in person, but you get the idea.
El Paso city and beyond
I learned two very important things on this visit. First of all – don’t eat the green stuff. Days later and my eyes are still watering. Second of all – stay away from the cactus. And if it is growing over the sidewalk, walk around it. Walk way around it.
Ouch.
Tomorrow I’ll leave this corner of the Lonestar State and fly over to Houston for 5 days of Quilt Market. You’ll hear about that, too.
But what’s going on at home?
This was a tough time for me to leave Central New York. The builders of our new barn are finally getting to the fun stuff and I’m not there to see it, photograph it or post it on the blog. Here’s one of those hardworking guys:
Digger Bill
Bill has been digging holes and making an enormous mess outside for weeks. I took this picture last Friday. He was promising that he would fill it in and smooth it over. Bill’s wife is a quilter, so he is probably hearing it at home, too.
Future parking lot of Calico Gals
So this is why I need you to do a drive-by. What is going on over there? If you haven’t driven over to see where the new store will be, this is the perfect time. Drive over. Park out front and take a photo. Send it to me by email. Please!!
New barn October 2, 2009
This is what it looked like the last time I saw it. The grey panels are where the stone columns are going. In between will be cedar shingles. Is this happening? What about the doors? Are they on yet?
So, where is it, you ask?
The address of the new barn is 3906 New Court Ave, Syracuse, 13206. Put that into your google map. Better yet – here it is! Google Map for new barn.
There are many ways to get there. One easy way is to take Midler Ave North, through Eastwood. It turns into New Court Ave. The new barn is on the left, just before the No Name Diner.
Help me out here, gals! Send me a picture!
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