Bee Holiday Party

Sunday afternoon was our quilt bee's annual holiday party. We all met in Naperville for a wonderful buffet, catchup on what is happening in our lives, and exchange secret Santa gifts.

This year I could only join them for a drink.  I was going to be at another holiday party two hours later.  They were just starting to open gifts and have dessert when I had to leave.

I so wanted to stick around, but I actually was on the committee for setting up the other holiday party, so had to leave.  Everyone was having such a good time.  We had not seen each other since November.  Everyone is so busy during the month of December.  I will take any time I can to bee with friends. A little time, is better then no time.

Have a great day.

Mary

2 Christmas Parties and a Finish

At 1:00 on Sunday the quilt bee, "Prairie Friends", that I belong to met at Meson Sabika in Naperville for our annual Christmas gathering.  We almost always do this in January, as the holidays get so busy.  This year 8 of the 9 of us were able to meet and spend a wonderful time together. 

We had  a wonderful buffet with a great assortment of food with the taste of Spain. It even included a glass of champagne and the most incredible desserts. It is our time to catch up from the holidays and enjoy each others company for a few hours. 
Left to right are, Marge, Linda Lynn, Marita, myself, Marcia, Bonnie and Barb. 

We also exchange Christmas gifts.  We pull a name (this year from a glass) to see who we can make or purchase a gift for.  Marcia had my name and made me this darling quilt. I love it.  It suits me to a tee!  My guest bathroom has these colors in it.  I think I know the perfect spot for it.

At 5:00 I went to another Christmas party.  The "Pride of the Prairie" quilt guild held their annual Christmas party at Tamarak Golf Club in Naperville.  It was a lovely evening spent with friends and guild members.  Once again a buffet. Are we getting the picture I will be wearing black for the rest of my life to hide the pounds I gained yesterday??
There were games, swaps, and prizes.  The one swap I did participate in was a pincushion exchange.  I forgot to take a picture of the one I gave, but look at the one I received!  It is the cutest cupcake.  It was nestled in a little box with the cupcake papers.  Too cute.

Another finish!  Princess, for some reason thinks there is a mouse in the top.  She take a running dive, paws the top as if she is looking for something, then lays there looking at you.

The is "Quarter Turn" by Opengate patterns.  I saw this in 2006, got the pattern and fabrics.  I have been working on it, off and on since.  This week I took it to Thursday sew and finished 7 more blocks.  Saturday, I finished the last 3 and put the top together.  Now for a back and it is ready for the quilter.  It feels so good to have another top sewed together.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.  The weather is supposed to get a bit warmer today.  I am spoiled and  enjoy the warmer weather.   Here's to a great week.

Happy Quilting

Mary