Although, if a good time is what you want then Summer Sewing Spa was the ticket.  It was absewlutely fabulous.  Old friends and new friends generously and graciously sharing their sewing tips and their spectacular projects along with warm and heartfelt conversations deep into the night.  Both my new and old friends taught me how to make a pillowcase and a sweet little jumper for my grandaughter “Ruby.”

I tried to make a bowl, but it only came out as a trivet (Melonie and Gail did their best with me). And I got all the technical expertise from my buddy Joan to make her beautiful new quilt “Sew Lovely.”  Who could ask for more?

Nobody had to ask, cause more just kept coming during our 4-day respite at the beautiful Christ The King Retreat House.  We had massages, we made scented scrubs and Shania from Muscles in Motion took us gently through stretching exercises to help us sew further into the night.  Then . . . Teri from Mary Kay helped us slough off our old  dead lips, highlight our new eyes and Janet and I found our eyebrows!!!!  Look for hers in the new barn.  About the only thing that could distract us from our fun was when one of the Retreat House chefs brought his new baby in to show us.

Another highlight was spending time with Sandy Pirdy from Creekside Fabrics in Arcarde.  Nina brought her in as our guest teacher and together they featured wonderful projects on the embroidery machines.  Threads were whirring and fingers were pressing buttons as beautiful medallions and flowers magically appeared.  Nina and Sandy were the perfect hosts and all their students completed designs to be proud of.

Then there was the food, the glorious food.  The pool, the glorious pool.  The wine and cheese parties night after night . . . Oh I think I hear Janet’s voice – she’s singing a Simon and Garfunkel tune – “get on the bus Gus and make a new plan Stan.” That’s my cue to spread the word about my new event “The Spooktacular Bus Tour.”  Check out the details on our website, sign-up for the best deal in town and join me on the bus!

Well, this Gabby Goodtime Gal should go now, but I leave you with yet another song . . . the Beatles “I Want to Hold Your Hand” Join hands with all us OLD Gals from the OLD Barn as we share Janet’s vision and our journey to the New Barn.

"We'll put lots of fabric over here..."

"...and we'll put lots more fabric over here..."

And yes Nina – this is your new sewing machine area!

"Perfect. Just perfect."

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