I'm Just Sayin

I've just returned from teaching at the International Quilt Festival in Dubai. There's a few stories to tell, but first - here's me on a camel.

Recently I had the great privilege to go to Shipshewana to teach. While there I enjoyed a drive around the surrounding countryside to snap some photos. Here are just a couple of my favorites. 

Okayeveryone. Alex has been busting a button to get over to open herpresents! How gracious and generous you all have been. She's openingyours now. What does she find? And why do you think it is the perfectAlex Anderson gift?

Did you see what I got her? It's in the comments.

Okay everybody - here she comes!

SURPRISE ALEX!!! WHOO HOO, THE TQS FAMILY ARE ALL HERE!

Alexjumps - is stunned and amazed to see so many of you here. She smacks mefor making her think she was coming over to select projects next yearsshows and to finalize an article for The Quilt Life. Nonetheless it'stime to sing happy birthday, make a wish and blow out the candles. Alexcuts the first piece of cake and gasp with delight when she discoverit's...

p.s. Alex's birthday wish is in the comments.

Welcometo Alex's virtual birthday party. Come on in and make yourselfcomfortable. Alex will be here in a while. In the meantime would youlike something to drink - or a snack? Did you have any problems gettinghere and did you find a parking spot? Okay - drinks/snacks - what'syour pleasure?