Hi Everyone September 2026
Sitting here today, it’s Sept 1st and it feels like fall. Go figure, summer and the heat has gone away?
The weather still may have some hot days over the month but yes, summer and vacations are basically over and done. Hope everyone had a good one … good vacations … great gardens full of wonderful veggies … great play time.
All I can say is the time went quickly. Busy as usual and you know by now, I love what I do. Did a few excursions with friends and visited a friend in the Seattle area. Haven’t been to that area in decades, so was fun to play tourist with a quilting friend and then have a great visit as well. But for now, my attention is to the rest of this year and working on the schedule for next year. So here is a glimpse of what’s to come …
In September, I will be visiting two guilds in Oregon that I haven’t seen for many years. I plan to be at Medford and Roseburg. I appreciate the invitation to return. There is a retreat in the Sacramento area with spots still open. Then, I’m heading to Reno, NV for the 6th annual Rendezvous in Reno Mystery Retreat… this event is incredibly enjoyable!
October brings two Let’s Quilt Retreats this month. After three decades of hosting in Weaverville, that chapter has closed. This autumn, I’m relocating the event to Redding at the local quilt shop, The Sewing Room. There are still spots open for the Colusa retreat. I’ll also be visiting Newport, OR with the local guild there. Classes will be held in and around that area.
November – Few classes near by and then I’m officially on vacation from Thanksgiving week until the first of the year. Celebrating the holidays with family and friends.
January – Let’s Quilt Retreat in Chico (always a winner). Classes around the northern CA area.
February – Let’s Quilt Retreat in Williams and who knows maybe some other location??
Off to Southern CA to visit the Surfside Quilt Guild.
March – My annual Let’s Quilt Retreat held at the wonderful shop known as Sew Simple in Redding. Other locations will be added as the calendar moves along.
April – Private retreats with a very fun group of ladies. Off to Fresno for another annual retreat, so much fun!
May – BIG month … cruise that I’m sponsoring. Let’s Quilt Retreat in McCloud, big event through my guild I’m chairing. Of course, other items could be added.
June – Eureka retreat (hot inland, we’re on the coast for sewing). First time retreat in Lincoln at Sew Katie Jean quilt shop it, should be fun!).
July – Annual retreat in Oroville for the guild. Let’s Quilt Retreat in Brookings, OR (4 days), always wonderful!
August – Shady Cove ladies its time again! Back to Fresno to be with a great group of quilters. Let’s Quilt Retreats in Grass Valley. And believe it or not, some play time for me.
So that briefly gives you some highlights of my coming schedule. Always check the calendar on my website for further details regarding classes, locations and projects. The website is www.letsquilt.com
Let’s talk cruise …. Oh yes, I’m sponsoring another cruise from May 7-14, 2027 going to Alaska. I haven’t been there in such a long time, I’m really excited to be returning. I have had a great response for this cruise, I know we’ll have a super time! Now we have a brand new quilt I’ve designed for the quilters but hopefully the men that are coming will enjoy their time on the ship as well. Always lots to do and hopefully, we all get a chance to see the wildlife there. This cruise is my 17th cruise and I will do everything to make it memorable for you. Should you wish to join me, call me for information or check on my website under the folder CRUISES to download the brochure. And speaking of cruises …. watch for details for 2028 …. I have one in the works!
Family update … Dave is still the man, chauffeur, all around great guy.. I can’t do what I do and love without him. Thank him for helping me when you see him … he always needs to know he’s appreciated. Jim and family have been busy this past month … Moved to a new house last month just a mile or so away. Bigger, more their style and they tell me there is a room for dad and I and we’ll love it. Blake is now in his 2nd year at U of U and living off campus. Realizing he has to fix his own meals (poor baby). His roommate from the dorm is still his roommate. Elle is now in high school, her first time going to a public school, but she’s excited, more kids and activities and it’s where Blake went. Cheri also moved this past month to a new house located in Redding. Her and her BFF are settling in along with all the 4-legged kids. They both say it’s an easier commute to work and they like that. For myself, it’s the same as always. I’m hanging in there, my eyes are the same, the brain I sometimes wonder about (just age related), the body is good for the most part and the voice really works well. You know I’m so lucky and blessed, it will be 2 years since the stroke next month and I know I have great support, attitude and will power to be the best I can be in all aspects of my life. My friends and family are great supporters and help when they can or when I let them. Independence is still a big part of me, relying on people to do something for you when you didn’t have to before can be a little challenging.
As always, I still have my workbooks and notions I sell. There is no store on the website, so all you have to do is call me and place your order. If you are interested in coming to a retreat/class/want to hire me to do a retreat or class for your group of friends I’m all yours! I offer this throughout the year and am always looking for a new group to work with. I can tailor make it to fit your needs or you can just let me run with it. Get in touch with me and we’ll make it happen!
Enjoy looking over the retreat schedule, hopefully there is one or more that will fit into your busy lives. I know there are others who offer what I do as far as shops, individuals, guilds but speaking for myself, I have the history of doing them and a fun format that quilters are enjoying after over 30 years. I hope this continues to be your choice for fun and fellowship. Thank you all for the support you’ve given me, it’s not taken lightly and very much appreciated.
PS …On this schedule of retreats, some of them will not have the same number of meals being provided in order to keep the price of the retreat the same.