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For dedicated quilters, going to Asilomar is like a week long creative party.

  I was up early this morning but the weather didn’t look promising, it was  cold and raining and indeed it’s still just 13 degrees.

I had work to do today, a short walk to the supermarket to buys supplies for my room, Essentials like coffee, dates, humus, avocado, tostadas, tinned tuna and crackers. Fortunately the rain cleared and I took off for  Staples to get photocopies for class.

A huge…

An independent study gives you time and space to work on your own thing in a creative environment. And, in my class, you get help if/when you want it. 

I had 11 women last week all working on something different. Some were more relaxed (it was a vacation, after all), others sewed relentlessly. It was great!

Jean honed her applique skills. 

And taught herself to sew a diamond block, with y-seams,…

Seen on my morning walk…

You just can’t beat a morning walk that includes the ocean. That may be one of the most rejuvenating parts of taking part in an Empty Spools seminar. 

I would happily live in this house…

There were people snorkeling this morning, in wetsuits. And fishing, and taking photos. 

Someday I’ll master the art of the selfie. As it is, at least my nose isn’t huge :-). 

Lots of purple/pink/blue flowers…

This is what happens in my Independent Study class…

I spent 5 wonderful days with 23 wonderful women at Empty Spools. Some knew each other before they got to class, but everyone was a friend by the time the class was over. If you ever get a chance to come to an Empty Spools seminar, I’m pretty sure you’d love it!

We all headed home last Wednesday; I got home late Thursday. I meant to upload these photos then, but this was a very busy Easter…