Saturday I was able to travel to beautiful, sunny St. George for a “bloggers get-together” with Nanette of Freda’s Hive, Nedra of Cactus Needle Quilts, and Dawn of Piece and Love. Nanette was in the southern part of the state visiting family, and since Dawn and I live only an hour away, we arranged to meet for lunch, “quilt talk,” and a little shopping! Nedra’s home is beautiful and is set right against a gorgeous red hill.
Nedra had a wonderful lunch ready for us when we arrived; she served salad, fresh salsa with chips, and a delightful southwestern chicken dish. For dessert we had a chocolate pudding cake with ice-cream. After eating, we were anxious to talk quilts. Nedra has beautiful, breath-taking quilts in every room, and has a wonderful pincushion collection that I really enjoyed seeing; she also is an accomplished needleworker and has created many beautiful samplers.
Just a couple of Nedra’s striking quilts…I should have taken more pictures…but I was truly enjoying looking at everything.
Not only did Nedra prepare lunch, but she also gave each of us one of her lovely potholders with the most beautiful embroidery. She included a vintage fabric for each of us–we all thought of making at least a few covered buttons out of the vintage cloth. Nanette brought each of us some of her waffle-cloth dish cloths and some Caldrea countertop cleaner (which smells so delicious that you want to clean)!
Of course we had to take a group picture; Nedra’s son was our cameraman! Pictured from left to right: Nanette, Dawn, me, and Nedra.
We spent some time in Nedra’s wonderful sewing room…(again, I should have taken some pictures)…and then we browsed Nanette’s Japanese books and magazines for quilt inspiration. (Nedra took some great pictures that are posted here).
Then we were off to shop…we visited three quilt shops in St. George and had a great time visiting for the afternoon. I had a wonderful time…thank you Nedra, Nanette, and Dawn!
Jackie says
What a terrific bloggy meet up! All wonderful, talented ladies. It sounds like a great day all around!
rachel griffith says
oh how fun!!!
Michaela says
I love Nedra’s quilts. It looks like you had a wonderful day!
Linda says
What a wonderful day, and my gosh lunch sure looked good.
Nedra says
Thanks for coming Sherri! I had a wonderful time. Lets get together again soon! Let me know next time you are quilt store shopping in St.G.
Tara says
Sounds like a great day! You should ask Nedra to post her recipes!
Terriaw says
What a fabulous day! How lucky to be able to get together with bloggers in your neighborhood. (I should find out if there are sewing bloggers in my area.) How nice of Nedra to host you all with such wonderful treats too!
Stina says
Ahhh…what a day… a time to remember and so much input… :o) Love the quilts..:o)
Darlene says
Oh you got to spend more time with quilty friends. Nanette is a dear so I know she was a joy to spend time with.
Jane's Fabrics and Quilts says
Oh yeah a day with the girls. How kind of Nedra to be a hostess and to be able to be with your blogger friends in the “flesh” it looks as if you all had the most fun and what beautiful weather you had. Now I did not see any pictures of what you got at those quilt shops!!
Mary on Lake Pulaski says
Sounds like a wonderful get-together!
Cheryl says
Wow, what a fun day. And Nedra’s home and quilts are wonderful.
Thanks for sharing.
belinda says
What a wonderful time you ‘gals’ had! I’m sure Nedra was a wonderful hostess!!! I’m so glad you gave us peek at her quilting talents!
Carol says
What a wonderfully fun day!
Quilt Hollow says
You all had a fantastic day together! I’m envious!!
Susan says
Looks like you all had a fabulous time and that lunch menu sounded delish.
Lorraine says
Sounds like you had a great time…nice to take the opportunity to catch up and Nedra has some lovely quilts – and pincushions!!
Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie says
Hi Sherri, I really like it when I read about friends getting together and seeing all things they get into. You girls looked like you had a great time. Loved seeing all the quilt and pincushions.
Keep Stitchen’
Bonnie
Joy says
Sounds like a lovely get together with bloggy friends … goodness, Nedra’s quilts are gorgeous!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)
Kaaren says
Girl-y get togethers are the best! Sounds like you all had a super time and all I can say is, “I wish I was there.” Nedra’s quilts are beautiful and her pincusion collection is to die for!
(sigh)
Peg - Happy In Quilting says
Sherri sounds like you all had a fantastic day…great photos thanks for sharing.
Vickie E says
sounds like a great day and I LOVE that baskety quilt you show towards the end…just love it.
Vicki says
Beautiful country. I miss southern Utah so much. Looks like you guys had a blast.
Carrie P. says
What a great time you all had. Nedra’s house is so neat and all the quilts, lovely.
Lurline says
How wonderful – you all look so happy and so you should be – what a great experience! So nice of Nedra to spoil you all!
Hugs – Lurline♥
Nanette Merrill and daughters says
Oh it was fun. I read the comments and it looks like lots of other girls wish they could do the same thing. I think we are really lucky/blessed to have each other and enjoy our talents together. I’ve been so looking forward to getting together again and it was everything I was wanting to do. Nedra was a great hostess. And your zipper bag was eyed by my girls immediately when I got home tonight. Thanks again. I’ll have to post my pictures later this week. I’ve got a couple posts ahead to show so I have a couple days to get back in the swing of things. Lets do this again.
jacquie says
wow! what fun is that!! isn’t it great how this blog world helps us make connections like this.
Millie says
It sounds like a wonderful day. Meeting other quilting bloggers had to be so much fun. The quilts are gorgeous. The three sister quilts shop visit had to be a blast too.
happy zombie says
What a magical day!!!! I’m so glad you shared and let us peek at your get together.
And so funny… I was just at Lori’s (bee in my bonnet) blog and she had a similar pic of that same quilt shop. I think it’s a sign… that I need to do some shop hopping!
Sheri Howard says
Wow, sounds like you had a nice time…and in good weather! We are warming up!spa
Gayle says
Doesn’t Nedra have a lovely home? I’ve been to visit her there about three times since she moved – she’s so generous and welcoming! Looks like you gals had a great time together!
w&v says
V. here…
What a wonderful day!!Nedra is a great hostess. Thanks for showing us her quilts. My daugter lives in ST G and I love to go to the quilt shops when I am there. I will have to go see Dawn & Nedra's blogs. I go to Nanette's all the time. V.
Candace says
Sherri – lucky you! Nedra’s home is wonderful and so nice of her to do lunch for you all! What a great day!
Cheers!
PamKittyMorning says
I'M SO PEA GREEN!!! And Nedra is showing off one of my favorite quilts ever, that darling little basket from the Japanese book put out by C&T (I think) ages ago. I LOVED IT. .. Looks like you had fun.
Simone de Klerk says
Wow, you certainly had a great time!
Christine says
Sounds like a great day. I LOVE the basket quilt in the last picture.