Who knew????

[Susan B.]

Hi everyone -

I just spent a while "cruising" through the BOM show and tell. Oh my gosh -- WHO KNEW there were so many wonderful color options for these blocks? It blows my mind! I hope you are all having a lot of fun with these blocks -- when you finally get to put them together, and the quilt starts taking shape again, I think you will be surprised at how lovely all these scrappy blocks look together. I can hardly wait to see the postings then! Keep up the good work, everyone. So far, I have not seen any of you daunted by the challenge of these thousands of pieces (has anyone counted them yet?!). You are all awesome!

By the way - I know it's early, but have you all thought about coming to Houston for the International Quilting Association show in mid-October? It is a quiltmaker's heaven... bring a full wallet, comfy shoes, endless energy... and you will see and learn more than you ever have before at a quilt show. TQS will have a booth and Alex and Ricky and their crew will be there, along with the Superior Thread group. And I'll be there, too! It would be fun to see some of you there. You can check out the show and the class schedule, with sign-ups starting soon, at http://www.quilts.com/home/shows/vie...e=FallFestival

Happy sewing -
Sue Garman
From south of Houston where we hit 104 yesterday!

[Lynn K.]

Yes, I heard that Sue. I'm from Houston (Sugar Land) and am in Georgia for the summer - and I'm NOT missing the heat! But am quilting. ha

[Lynn K.]

I would love to go to Houston, but, I don't think it will happen this year. Sandi in FL

[Carolyn T.]

I hope to see all of you in Houston. I haven't been since 2006 and am looking forward to meeting all my TQS friends that will be there. Carolyn from Kerrville, TX but spending the summer in Buena Vista, CO

[Carolyn T.]

Me too I was hoping to go to Huston but not this year we have to get a new heat pump get 2 kids cars for school 2 computers I will have 3 in college this year I'll be working for ever Happy

[Carolyn T.]

Holy crow Happy! I want a new car too so if your just giving them away I would like a blue one. :lol: I hope you are pamperng yourself a little. Oh and no I can't go to Houston that is too close to Mexico and my hubby is afraid I'll make a run for it. :lol:

[Annis C.]

I've never been to Quilt Festival and have been trying to make it there for 5 years now. I'm hoping this will be the year. We're having some of that heat here too.

[Susan B.]

Thank you 911Kitchen, I needed that laugh!

[Judy M.]

I can't do Houston this year--BUMMER!!! :cry: I am planning on being at (and helping) the Ricky Tim's Seminar that my guild is hosting in Downey, CA, in December!!! Can't wait for that!!! And, Sue, I do have more done to my BOM than I have posted in the Show & Tell--It's a fun quilt to work on and I thank you again for your designs! Judy in Torrance

[Pat L.]

Sadly, I will not be in Houston this year, but already planning next year. Sue, now that I seem to be on track, this years' BOM is fun and I can't wait to see it come together. I have not posted my pictures for several months, but will be soon. Pat

[Pat L.]

Hi Sue: I'll be at the IQF, I live in Spring, TX so it's just a bus ride to get there. So far the temp here is 101, yikes, but it could go higher still. I'm caught up with the current BOM, am not posting the blocks since I purchased the fabulous kit at last year's IQF. I've been having a lot of fun with it so far, your instructions are so clear that it's hard to screw up even if I wanted to :wink: See you in October then, Heidi

[Paula N.]

Hi, Sue. I will be coming to IQF this year with two quilting friends. This is my first time to come to the show. I am so excited. I hope to see some of the BOM friends. They are all so supportive.

This is also the first time I have ever made a block of the month quilt. Your instructions are just great. I have learned so much and it is just wonderful watching everyones quilt come together. They are just beautiful.

Happy Quilting,
Paula in Arkansas

[Lynn K.]

looking forward to seeing ALL of you this year at Quilt Festival! Since I LIVE here I hope to get to meet each and every one!

Lynn

[Gloria H.]

I just got the class catalog in the mail and am having show envy. No way we can go this year but oh do I wish Every quilter should go at least once. This year we are going to the Wisconsin Quilt Expo. That is really a lot of fun too. So every one who is going have just a super time

[Gloria H.]

For those of you that can make it to Houston in mid-October to visit the quilt show (and The Quilt Show, come to think of it!), I can't wait to see you all! Margo is planning on coming too... we'll all have a blast catching up with each other, making new friends, seeing new faces... Awesome!
Sue