{"id":174,"date":"2021-01-22T06:04:30","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T06:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rivervalleyquilter.com\/?p=174"},"modified":"2021-01-22T06:04:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T06:04:30","slug":"what-a-great-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rivervalleyquilter.com\/index.php\/2021\/01\/22\/what-a-great-week\/","title":{"rendered":"What a Great Week!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s been busy at my home studio\/classroom.\u00a0\u00a0This week I started Operation UFO at my home studio\/classroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s an open sew type gathering where quilters come for a day of sewing and bring their UFO\u2019s (un-finished objects) of any type and have access to a teacher (that would be me); for as little or as much help as they need to get themselves going again on projects put aside for an indeterminate amount of time.\u00a0\u00a0There is a nominal fee, but I\u2019ve been told it\u2019s more than worth the cost.\u00a0\u00a0It hasn\u2019t taken long for word to get out and interest to begin to grow.\u00a0\u00a0So, if you are local to me, send me a private message and I\u2019ll be more than happy to send you more information.\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m thinking this will become a sought-after activity before too much longer.\u00a0\u00a0Yay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is Cindy, working away and totally comfy. She even brought her sewing slippers! I love it!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cindy is working on Hanging Gardens by Georgette Dell\u2019Orco. It’s a great little pattern, being made with a sweet line of fabrics. We both wish we knew the name of the collection, but it IS a UFO. But we’re enjoying it all the same.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jean is working on another quarter of her Prairie Star by Judy Niemeyer. She’s got a few stitches to release before moving on to the next step.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Here’s the first quarter of her Prairie Star all sewn together after the Judy Clubb on Sunday. She’s about to lay out two more quarters, using this as her guide for placement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

They were lovely days with lots of progress made along with lots of stories and visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another terrific day brought another small group of dear ladies, and I became the student!\u00a0\u00a0Of course, quilting was a topic that threaded its way though most every bit of conversation, along with copious amounts of laughter.\u00a0\u00a0But the main topic of the day was\u2026\u2026how to make truffles.\u00a0\u00a0Yes!\u00a0\u00a0Those decadent, mouthwatering, melt in your mouth, wonderfully chocolatey wonders that only the best candy shops offer.\u00a0\u00a0I can only say to those reading this blog\u2026future retreats I hold might just be the time that I pull out the stops and introduce these amazing treasures to attendees.\u00a0\u00a0Just sayin\u2019\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is step two—rolling the flavored truffle center into balls which will need to chill for 24 hours before they can be dipped and decorated to complete step 3. I think the funniest of comments is about to be made….<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And here is the laughing, snorting and tears of too much fun! Oh my…we had such a good time. I love these ladies!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These yummies are made with dark chocolate and flavored with caramel.\u00a0\u00a0But I have it on good authority they can be flavored with jams and liqueurs of choice.\u00a0\u00a0The combinations are endless\u2026dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate— raspberry, boysenberry, orange, strawberry jams—coconut, rum, bourbon, cr\u00e8me de menthe and other spirits—oh\u2026just imagine the possibilities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No…I’m not a lush. LOL!! But these ARE the perfect size for flavoring truffles. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Oh! And who doesn’t love these??? I personally know each of these are wonderful….mmmmmm my mouth is already watering.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So, while I\u2019ve not been as active on the blog as I\u2019d like, it\u2019s been an action-packed week with lots of content that I\u2019m eager to share with you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned, because there\u2019s lots more to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until next time, may your bobbins never be empty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s been busy at my home studio\/classroom.\u00a0\u00a0This week I started Operation UFO at my home studio\/classroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s an open sew type gathering where quilters come for a day of sewing and bring their UFO\u2019s (un-finished objects) of any type and have access to a teacher (that would be me); for as little … <\/p>\n

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