From the President

One of the highlights events of Heartstrings is our December potluck dinner. While our potlucks are always an epicurean delight, the event of the evening is our “Chinese auction.” Who knew that a few fat quarters of material could bring out the “vicious”, in our normally, quiet, little quilting group? From the bantering, bargaining, and conniving that takes place, you would think that those few inches of fabric were precious jewels. Striving for that perfect piece of fabric is a goal that all of us look for in our quilts.

This is a reflective time of year, and as quilters, we have many things to be thankful for. For me, the abundance and colors that are now available in fabric make me want to spend the day behind my machine. Fabric manufacturers recognize that we quilters are a strong, vocal group and are working to meet our needs. I am thankful for my sewing machine, which keeps on working with only an occasional thread break that allows me to create. But mostly, I am thankful to this group of quilters who amaze me each and every meeting with their beautiful quilts that make me strive to be a better quilter.

Happy holidays to you and yours,

Robin and Suzan