Hi Everyone,

It started innocently enough... :D I put lots of fabric up for sale last week. In the process of selling my wares, I 'met' a lot of wonderful people. One in particular noticed that I also lived in CO, so she inquired "where abouts?" It turns out there were just a few mountains between us - no problem. Boxermom aka Kimberly decided it would be fun if she came up for lunch to pick up her fabric from me. I was tickled pink, as I've never met anyone from this board before.

We had breakfast at a local eatery, then moseyed on over to Nuts and Bolts Needleworks just up the road a piece. Kimberly brought with her an awesome work in progress that needed a little something added to it, plus she had run out of one fabric and has searched everywhere, only to come up empty handed. Well, guess what? Kimberly found that and so much more today. Take a peek at her shopping foray, lol. :lol:

We had a blast and are looking forward to doing so again one of these days soon. :D

Happy sewing Kimberly!!

Karla in CO

What a fun shopping trip you had :mrgreen: Isn't it GREAT to meet fellow members from the board :thumbup:

Oh YES!!! Quilters are the best!! :thumbup:

Thanks for sharing. It is always so much fun to meet with board members. I have had the priveledge of meeting with 3 members so far and have enjoyed it. Am hopping to reconnect with them and meet new ones soon as we will soon be in South Carolina.

You guys did ok and got to meet each other too! How cool is that?

Looks like you two had a great time!!!

Where quilters gather, fun happens. Kimberly has a wonderful sense of color. I wish now that I would've gotten a picture of her work in progress - it was absolutely awesome, and all her design, too!! :thumbup: She does very nice work!

Enjoyed meeting Karla and her hubby and the food was great.

I felt like a kid in a candy store. Ok, so I went a little over board, but I had fun. I got some material to go with others I already had and yes even found the one I have been looking for. I can now complete my mother-in-laws quilt. I even got a great edging to finish it off. Thank s Karla for turning me on to theis store.

Below are pics of the material from our adventure today and some are with the mmatching material I bought them to go with.

Ok, so here is everybody's mission if you choose to accept.

I now need a pattern for the African one, I would like for it to show off the African material the most. Here is how much there is...
African - almost 3 yrds
Diamonds - 2 yards
All the rest 1 yrd each.

Good luck, I will be looking threw the possible hundred or so patterns I have also.

What a fun day for both of you. Thanks for sharing it with us.

I can't believe I got material to complete 3 quilts.

Great pics of you two! Looks like ya'll had FUN!

Hi Kimberly,

WOW Girl!!! You did some serious shopping!!! :shock: And MORE, even after I had to go! :shock: :lol: That is so totally awesome! I can't believe how well you matched your African fabric, especially not even having it with you! :thumbup: What a wonderful grouping of fabrics to go with it. Now, if we can just get these other gals and gents to come up with a suitable pattern for you.. at least I did my part, ha ha. :lol:

Anyone else wanna make a road trip up here with Kimberly next time? I know where you can get some to die for fabrics, and right now a bunch of them are only $4 a yard, even some batiks! :shock: Can't be that, can ya? We've got lots of great places to eat up here, too. :P Come and get it.

Karla in CO

You bet we did!! :D

Looks like you had a great time. :D

So what part of Colorado? I haven't heard of this store.

Awww, man! I'm in CO too!! I wanted to come :)

Hi,

Nuts and Bolts Needleworks is in the beautiful mountains of Woodland Park, only 20 miles from Colorado Springs - straight up Hwy 24.

They opened the store after the local Ben Franklin went out of business in Aug 2008. They're going strong, have lots of fabrics, patterns, tools, sewing machines, yarns, books, magazines, classes - and fabulous employees! :thumbup: They all worked in the Ben Franklin fabric department for years and years. Very seasoned and very knowledgeable.

They have an online newsletter, too. Call them at 719-687-2272 to sign up, to get hours of operation, class info, etc. (No affiliation, just a good customer and one who has known these dear folks for years)

Karla in CO

C'mon up! :D We're Woodland Park, "the city above the clouds", so when you're socked in below, come up and enjoy our sunshine, good eats and great quilt shop.

Karla in CO

I can vouch these two ladies live in a beautiful area. Used to love going through there.
If I ever get back there, I will check this store out.

Glad y'all had such a good time.

You'd be a bad influence on me if I went shopping with you.
Wow. I do love your fabrics. Glad you guys had fun.
:thumbup:

Don't I wish.....I'm way over here in Grand Junction :cry: But, doggone it, next time I make it to the Front Range I'm callin ya up!

It is very nice of you to post pictures of your outing. How fun to "see" you having fun at the fabric store.

Just PM me before your next visit over here. We'll do it up right, and have fun in the process!!

:D

Karla

Thank you for sharing your day at the LQS with us :D:D:D
It IS awesome to meet up with other board members :D:D:D

You're welcome. My pleasure. It IS wonderful to meet other members and quilters. Participating on this board is wonderful, learning so much is so helpful, but getting to actually meet someone, now, that's priceless! :-D

I love the African fabrics. I have a small collection, but none like those. I specially like the masks one. Can not help much with a pattern to combine them, but I do have a suggestion. Do you thing the masks will show better on a quilt if matched with a solid like black, gold or even the orange bertween the mask?

Maybe a square within a square, with the center rather large to show the masks, a solid narrow border and a wider border with the other fabrics. That will define where the masks fabric ends.

Just an idea to consider.

Maria

Isn't it great to finally put a face to a name?
Gotta love it!
The fabric is awesome!

I'm glad you had a good time.

Oh, that sounds wonderful!! I would love to have someone in the group close enough to meet. My sis lives next door, but I want to meet a new person. It looks like you had a great time and the fabrics are great!

Having a new friend to take your LQS is a treat! You get to learn more about their likes and dislikes in fabrics and they just seem to infuse a certain kind of excitement into the process.

The store manager was all kinds of happy too, especially knowing that someone from the other side of the mountain had come to visit. I live in a smallish mountain town, so when we get visitors from other areas, it's extra special! :D

beautiful fabric's . where in Co. are you? Denver here

Woodland Park, west of the Springs. I grew up in Denver, don't miss it a bit, tho.

well i've been in Denver all my life . i would love to go to burbs but there aren't to many left. beautiful area down by the springs . nice meeting you . Ronda

Hi Ronda,

If you're ever up this way for a drive, let me know, I'd love to meet a fellow quilter.

Karla

Pick me up first Rhonda. I'm in Washington State
:XD:

Talk about going the LONG way around!!
:lol: Hey, might make a nice road trip. I'll bet there's a few quilt shops along the way, don't you? :thumbup: The more the merrier, I always say. :D

Ahhhh whats a few miles between friends
:thumbup:

Can't believe that you started quilting to lol. It's Aunt Linda in MI. We will have to talk soon.

Where in CO are you? I'm down in the four corners area - long way from everywhere, but would love to know others from here. Does look like you both had a wonderful time. I'm just a beginner, but am looking forward to many colors and quilts!