[/quote] are you anywhere near Palos Heights? I was in the Navy Band for six years ( my husband is still in the band) and we do outdoor summer concerts there. Are you going to the quilt show in Rosemont in April? I 80% sure Im going to go it will be my first "big" show[/quote]
Yes, I live about 5 miles north and west of Palos Heights, which is a lovely town. Sorry I didn't attend their summer concerts, as Hickory Hills also had concerts every Tuesday evening in July & August.
For seven years, one of my Bees (Sew'n'Sews) rented rooms at the Hyatt Hotel and spent Wednesday evening through Sunday afternoon at Quilt Festival, spending money on fabric, taking classes, spending money on quilting tools, admiring the beautiful quilts and spending money on quilting books and patterns. This year, we're only planning to attend on Sunday. There weren't any classes that we hadn't taken previously or really, really interested us. However, if you are planning to attend - it is WONDERFUL!
You changed your Avatar - what a beautiful picture.