Wordless Wednesday #2

Happy Wordless Wednesday!

Enjoy,

Sharon

I Survived Quilt Arkansas!

I am finally rested from my quilting retreat.  We had so much fun but I was exhausted!

Our Quilt Guild hosts this wonderful event every two years and I was asked to host the party for 150.  I was so thrilled and honored that I agreed before I knew the dates; my wedding anniversary (oops).  So for two years the committees would meet, plan and meet some more.  We had some wonderful out of state and in state teachers and friends from all over joined us for three fun filled days.  There were several vendors that set up mini quilt shops to give us an opportunity to fondle fabric and spend money ;) 

On Thursday night we were delighted to have Sue Nichols share her stories of how she became a quilter.

I apologize for the poor quality of my amateur picture taking but all I had was my cell phone.  Her quilts are amazing!

Friday night one of our other teachers, Jeanette Huff gave a wonderful lecture.  Unfortunately I missed it.  My troops and I were setting up for a Mardi Gra Gala!

~ the buffet ~

~ the tables ~

We were given two challenges; a feathered mask and a quilt challenge.  Both Mardi Gra themed.  Here is a picture of the mask parade.

~ our third place winner ~

~ my silly friend Carol Ann (left) won second place ~

~ and a very adorable first place winner! (left) ~

~ receiving her much deserved award from Tom Russell ~

And then the parade of quilts!  There were some really amazing quilts and I had way too much fun with this ;)

~ third place went to......drum roll please.....ME! ~

~ second place went to #15 (far left) ~

~ and first place went to #2 (left) ~

The one on the right is my friend Donna's.  She traveled all the way from Hawaii to join us and brought some friends from Louisiana.

~ Donna on the right and her friend Carol on the left ~

We were entertained by the very talented Bell Pointe Quilters performing a "Quilter's version of Momma Mia".  Okay - I have to admit I have never seen Momma Mia but seriously - this skit was knee slapping, wet your pants HILARIOUS!

And my silly husband who drove out to spend our anniversary with me.  Thank you honey for all your help with the party.  Thank you for enduring weeks of the living room being filled with Mardi Gras decorations and all the nights I sewed into the wee hours to complete my quilt challenge.  Thank you for holding my hand when I would worry I wouldn't be able to pull this off.  Thank you for allowing me to spend a few days with the girlfriends so we could stay up late, giggle and let our hair down.  You're the best and I adore you!

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Sharon

A Cloche Party and a Special Anniversary

Welcome to my Fall Cloche Party hosted by the very talented and super-sweet Marty at A Stroll Thru Life.

These are just a couple of my cloches that I have ready for Fall, the others are getting into their Halloween costumes for another up coming party ;)

Today my husband and I celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. I have been truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband. So where am I? I'm off at a quilt retreat and where is he? He will be joining me to help host a party for 150. He's such a great guy!!

See you when I get back!

Sharon

Join the fun!

Double, double toil and trouble,

Fires burn, and cauldron's bubble...

Calling all witches, goblins and ghosts

fiberdoodles and whimsy will be your host!

The goblins will be haunting,and the monsters will mash,

It's time to get ready for a Halloween Bash!

The fun begins on October 19th

So pull on your boots and dust off your brooms,

Show us some pictures of your favorite costumes!

Fluff up your blogs and decorate with style,

This is sure to be a blog party

that will be worth your while!

So if you dare; come one, come all

To my first blog party that is sure to be a scream for ALL!

~ If you would like to Participate ~

1. Leave a comment or email me at sharon@fiberdoodles.com with your blog address. I will add you to my list of party participants in my side bar.

2. Please help your self to my button and link it back to me. Add it to your sidebar, blog about it, tweet about it, spread the news. The more the merrier.

3. The party will begin on Monday, October 19th and will run for 13 days to Halloween. Feel free to do one post or 13; have fun and be creative. Just please have something ready on the 19th ~ company will come and you will want to have your best witches hat on! Treats are always nice or there may be tricks ;)

4. Visit as many parties as you can, you will have 13 days. Leave lots of comments, everyone will want to know you stopped by for a sip of their potion

BEWARE
You will be mesmerized and inspired!

Sharon

Happy Labor Day

I hope you have a peaceful, labor-free weekend!

Enjoy,

Sharon

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Wordless Wednesday!

Enjoy,

Sharon