Sewing Festival

Well, Fall is definitely here and I love being able to have the windows open to enjoy that crisp cool air that is distinctly Autumn. Not only are the holidays right around the corner with all of the color, noise and parties that make the season great, but that means that another event is on the horizon as well: the Sewing & Quilting Festival. Every year, on the last weekend in January, Rusty Barn Promotions puts on the Sewing & Quilting Festival here in Phoenix. I've been going for the last 9 years, and every year it seems to get bigger and better. 3 days of visiting vendors, attending classes and seminars and just generally soaking in all of the creativity and excitement of the Sewing /Quilting world. To me, it's like being a kid in a candy store. new projects to start, new material to buy, new techniques to learn, new tools to play with! I love everything about it (except the 8 hours on my feet, walking) and can't wait for it. If you go to my website, you'll see I even have a counter counting down the days. If you're in the Phoenix area, don't miss it! It's a ton of fun, and you'll come away inspired and with your creative reserves restored, ready to take on new projects!

Autumn

This is the time of year that I love. The cooler weather, the changing colors of the leaves, those brilliant blue skies. All seem to rejoice in those wonderful rich colors of Autumn. There is an anticipation in the air, not only of the colder weather, but of the upcoming holidays and seeing friends and family again. This also begins the sewing season for many parts of the country. As the weather outside gets colder, we all enjoy staying in and working on those UFOs that constantly seem to pile up. While here is Phoenix, this is the time we all emerge from our air conditioned cocoons after surviving another hot summer and begin spending time outdoors. Look for new projects coming over the next few months. We are going to have lots of fun wonderful things to keep you busy over these long fall and winter months.