by toogie 09 May 2018

Hello Cuties! I was going to wait, until after this trip in July is over, to let you know about the October trip. All Cutie quilters guess where we will be going???

Right! On a quilting trip, which includes a class with Jenny Doan, of Missouri Star Quilt Company!!!
It came about through my recent friend Brenda. You know, the one I told you about that used to have her own children's clothing shop, the one that I showed you a photo of her and I sewing at church for charity last year?
Well one Sunday morning before class, she asked me if I thought my niece would do a quilting trip. I told her she will go most anywhere, but Brenda may have to get a group of people up, as most of my niece's regular tourist don't sew. She told Brenda how many she would have to have in order to do a trip,at least 35.....Well, we are booked up and have about 40 going!
We will not only have a class with Jenny, we will shop her shops (I think she owns Hamilton-lol) then go on to Branson, Missouri where we can shop the fabric stores there. We will see some shows in Branson and of course eat, eat, eat (lol) but this trip is centered on quilting and fabrics. Our kind of trip, uh Cuties?
If I learn something new (and I should) I will surely share it with you!
Have a great day, my friends and I hope you can share in my excitement-Toogie

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by bnilla9241 25 May 2018

Do you have a date in mind for this trip ? I would like to out more about it.
Thanks !
Bonnie from Arkansas

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toogie by toogie 25 May 2018

I will send you a PM (look at the top of this page, click on Inbox to go to your messages)

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by vickiannette edited 10 May 2018

fabulous, certainly something to get excited about !!!!

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toogie by toogie 11 May 2018

Right now it seems a long way off...October...but I will get more excited when it gets closer to time to go.

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by lbrow 10 May 2018

Wow! Sounds wonderful

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toogie by toogie 11 May 2018

I hope it will be. Nothing better than a bunch of women with common interest.......kinda like here!

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by marianb 10 May 2018

I am so jealous, if I got to go I'd have to empty my suitcase to fit all the fabric in.. Who needs clothes anyway. lol

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toogie by toogie 10 May 2018

You are too funny! I need to tell you about a dream I had-lol
Don't be jealous, be glad for me. I know this is something I would have never done on my own.

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by katydid 09 May 2018

Branson is a blast ! Have fun! The Asian guy that plays the violin had a rest room so fancy that people ,ladies, were taking photos. If he is still there , don't miss his show.. Thinking about it now it may have been 15 yrs. ago. These people may not be alive. Kay

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toogie by toogie 10 May 2018

I have heard the asian fiddler before and he is good. I never saw the restroom-lol-My sister lived about an hour from Branson. Thanks Kay

bnilla9241 by bnilla9241 25 May 2018

I think he retired, not sure, Soji Kabuchi (sp.) He was very popular. I do believe he still has a theater there in Branson.

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by cfidl 09 May 2018

Wonderful! You will have a great time and I will enjoy your sharing of it.

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toogie by toogie 10 May 2018

Good Christine, that's what I'd like too. Thanks

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by shirley124 09 May 2018

I really envy you toogie. It should be a great adventure. Hugs

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toogie by toogie 10 May 2018

I hope so Shirley. I don't want you to envy me, just be glad I'm getting this opportunity. It isn't until October so anything could happen.

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by dragonflyer 09 May 2018

Well, aren't you the happy traveler! What a wonderful time you will have...can't wait to hear about both of your trips!

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toogie by toogie 10 May 2018

Kim, I found all kind of excuses, some real some imagined, not to go on this quilt trip. It's too close to our BIG anniversary, I need to make that quilt I haven't started :( , etc.
My niece says if she HAS to go (poor dear, doesn't even sew, so can you imagine her torture-lol) then I HAVE to go. I know it will be torture for me-ha ha ha, he, he he, lol
The Niagara Falls/Canada trip is in July.

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by lucy12345 09 May 2018

Will be a wonderful trip!! Have a great time!!

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toogie by toogie 10 May 2018

Thank you so much, I am hoping to!

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by mops Moderator 09 May 2018

How wonderful, Toogie! I've watched a number of Jenny's videos and she certainly knows what she's talking about and does it so charmingly and seemingly effortless. I am sure you'll have a great time.

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toogie by toogie 09 May 2018

Yes, she is all for the easiest way and I am all for that. Anything trick to make it quicker. Thanks, I'm sure we will all have a wonderful time.

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by kustomkuddle 09 May 2018

How wonderful!. I have a good friend that just came back from a trip to Missouri Star. You are pretty accurate that they own a good potion of the town. My friend said it was a wonderful experience. I'm sure you are going to have a wonderful time.

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toogie by toogie 09 May 2018

Yes, you can look it up and they have a place to stay/sleep that has multiple beds. Would be kinda like having a big slumber party! I think there are maybe 9 quilt shops along the street and also they own a place to eat. Probably not much else in the town, so like I said I think MSQ own it all.

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by pennifold 09 May 2018

Ooh! Toogie, I'm so happy for you. I love Jenny's tutorials and have learned a lot from her. I've made lots of things from her site and would love one day to visit her and at least one of her shops. I can dream.

In the meantime, I'm off to a trunk show and a sewing class today with one of Australia's finest embroiderers. Her name is Dawn Johnson.

I'll post some piccies of my adventure. Love Chris

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toogie by toogie 09 May 2018

I am anxious to see. I did answer your message this morning but then it said error query or some such. By then, I couldn't write all I had said again because DH was wanting me to leave with him.
I love what you will be working on but I'll keep it hush hush and let you show and tell. Have fun, the lady has great ideas.

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by 02kar Moderator 09 May 2018

Wonderful! What a great trip this will be. I'm delighted for you and look forward to the pictures and stories too.

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toogie by toogie 09 May 2018

I hope I can take a photo with her and my niece, to come back and show you all, but knowing me, I won't think about a pic until I leave-lol

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by stork 09 May 2018

You lucky girls!!!! I am sure that you will all have a wonderful time.

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toogie by toogie 09 May 2018

Brenda has a long arm machine and frame but I didn't want to go because it will make me want one even more-lol

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by sewdeb 09 May 2018

You're gonna have a ball, Toogie! We had Jenny as a speaker at our quilt guild and then she did a workshop, too. She's a fabulous teacher! Wish I could join you!

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toogie by toogie 09 May 2018

Do you know when my niece called to schedule, this was the only day available in 2018 for Jenny!!! Wish you could too! The class is for 40 and my niece said if all go as schedule she won't be able to sit in the class. She doesn't sew at all but I said surely as the trip hostess she should be able to attend.

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by dee 09 May 2018

Sounds like a great trip. I always wanted to go to Missouri Star Quilt stores.

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toogie by toogie 09 May 2018

It sure will be eye candy! and I get to 'feel'-lol- It's hard to feel fabric on the computer-lol-I hope one day you can go too Dee!

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