Followers......I'm in transit to CA.....you can find my travel log on my Facebook page....please visit that for the time being.....
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Followers......I'm in transit to CA.....you can find my travel log on my Facebook page....please visit that for the time being.....
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010740786368
We've sold a ton, packed for a month and still there are 5 packing guys here and a big truck with just boxes and wrapping paper etc. Clearly we did not downsize enough!!! Moving van comes tomorrow....but it can't get up our mountain roads so everything will be handled multiple times...put on small (shuttle) truck from here to meet where moving van is parked.
This may be overkill for you dear readers......but I can't help it. Fiber Frenzy is the 2nd chapter of the original Fiber Junkies.....which Judy Simmons and I co-founded way back in about 2007-2008.
The goal was to bring together a small number of like minded fiber enthusiasts willing to meet once a month in each others' homes for the purpose of pursuing new techniques. As time marched on, heath, relocation, and family matters altered the make up of our group.
Recently we invited a new member, Heather Horton who was unable to join us yesterday but the 4 of us gathered to relive memories of laughter and fun, and of course tears when saying goodbye for now.
Selfies abound.....so here are a few.......repetitive sure.....but taken with the greatest love of each other. A trip to CA for a wine tour is in the works......
Susan Lee, Judy Simmons, Kathie Briggs, & Mary StoriThis moving stuff is sure hard work...physically and mentally.....sooooo many details to take care of.....but progress is being made...
Piles of packed and 'to be packed' by movers are everywhere...sure hope we have room for all this in new place.......getting worried.
It's been such a humbling pleasure to have such good friends here in WNC......and it's very hard to say goodbye for now......
But I have to say, the farewell lunches have been great, even through the tears. My pal Arlene gifted me one of her masterpiece shawls.....this gal is an excellent knitter... just look at the variety of stitches and yarns she incorporated. I'll treasure it!!
Looking back.....After moving to WNC in the spring of 2006, we visited a Southern Living Home and fell in love with the log cabin outbuilding featured by a local builder who reclaimed vintage log cabins in the area.
To all that received my address change....of course I had a typo.....too many balls in the air!!!!
My zip is 95747. sorry!!
As I've said over and over......the fiber friends I've bonded with here in the Asheville area are simply the best.
Yesterday was my last official gathering with the Fiber Frenzy group. Two of us (Mary and Judy) were members of the original Fiber Junkies where sadly age, relocation, and health saw that group disband after about 13 years. The Fiber Frenzy members are just as dedicated, love to experiment and most of all love chatting, nibbling, & sipping.
We played with image transfer this month....a technique some of us had done before and loved it just as much this time.
An overview:
After selecting an image, it's scanned into the computer.But here's the best photo of the day.....
Left to right: Heather Horton, Kathie Briggs, Mary Stori, Judy Simmons, & Susan Web Lee. THE FIBER FRENZY GROUP. I'm already check out wine tours to entice them to make a trip to CA!!!We have attended Bluegrass First Class, an Asheville bluegrass festival every February since we moved to WNC in 2006, with the exception of the one Covid cancellation.
This year's 29th annual event didn't disappoint......great bands, great music, great friends that we've gotten to know over the years of attending.
Our reserved seating has remained the same front row seats now for nearly all the years we attended. Can't tell you how that special experience adds to the enjoyment.
Some highlights, in case any of you readers are bluegrass lovers....these are 'must see' groups.
Even though we are moving across the country....there is planning underway to attend the 30th Bluegrass First Class in 2025!!
Introducing Judy Simmons' new space at Woolworth Walk Gallery, Asheville, NC. I love how much more prominent her beautiful art quilts are, framed by Judy's hand-dyed, printed scarves and her unique cards!
Though this is a smaller space now than we had together for 7 years, the bonus is her location. It's very visible, directly to the right as one (as they say at Woolworth's) 'walks the walk' down the staircase to the lower level. Best wishes for continued success at Woolworth's.....I miss being booth partners already!!