Hello Quilters,
We are fine. Safe. All our merchandise is safe. Thank you to everyone that has reached out to check on us. We hope that you are safe too. Here is the story from our end…
We drove to Asheville on Tuesday. Rain was very heavy as we got into town, but this was just a regular rain storm. We unpacked at the Ag Center. By this time the rain had stopped. Everyone was in good spirits. We realized we had an issue with a tire on the van. We checked into the hotel and had burgers to celebrate being in Asheville. We got up on Wednesday, found a tire shop, dropped off the van and went back to the Ag Center to set up. We worked all day. Everything was perfect. We were ready for business. The quilt show was hung. There were many, many fabulous quilts to look at. It was still raining, but no one was too concerned. We picked up the van and ate supper.
We got up Thursday morning and started out the door. There was an email that the show had been canceled. We drove over, got in the booth, got our snack food and water and went back to the hotel. We spent the day napping and watching the weather reports and movies on tv. That sounds like fun until that is the only thing you can do. We went out for pasta. We knew the hurricane was coming, but we were still not too worried.
We woke up about 4am on Friday and realized that we did not have power. No worries. We had snack food, running water and a toilet that worked. Our room was comfortable. We spent the morning talking and texting with family and other vendors. We assumed that the power would come back on and we would be at the show on Saturday and Sunday. Napped and went outside for a walk. Got whatever info we could get from the other people in the hotel. We were beginning to realize that this was bigger than we thought. The info about roads was sketchy and conflicting. By now the cell connections had disappeared and we couldn’t tell anyone that we were really ok. Our vehicles were dry in the parking lot. We had gas. We wanted to go home, but all our stuff was still at the Ag Center.
We got up Saturday am. We really wanted a cup of coffee. Our heads were starting to hurt from caffeine withdrawal. We made cold coffee with the hotel coffee packs. The hotel had bag breakfasts for everyone. (A shout out to the Hampton Inn employees. They remained calm and courteous throughout this whole ordeal.) We decided to clean up and drive to the venue. We had running water even if it was cold. Traffic was not as scary as we anticipated. We saw lines of cars and lines of people trying to get in the one convenience store that was open. When we got to the venue, they were letting vendors pack up and leave. We walked in. The space was dark except for the light from the doors and windows.
We stared to pack. Normally this takes about 2 hours.
It is harder to pack in the dark.
Everyone just got to it and got to work. Several guild members were there. They were constantly checking on us to see how we were.
By now, it is mid afternoon. We went back to the hotel to get our cargo van. We finished packing. There was a Forest Service officer in the parking lot. He confirmed that I-26 was open to Shelby. We went back to the hotel, got our things and left. No real issues on the road but it was slow once we got to Shelby because stop lights were still out. As we were driving and seeing everything, we started to realize that this was much worse than we knew. The only funny thing that happened – as we drove into Cleveland county, our phones started dinging and dinging. We were back in civilization! We got home about 7ish. Took a shower. Ate something. Went to bed.
Some vendors were not able to get their merchandise out on Saturday. The Asheville Quilt Guild has the daunting task of returning all the quilts. Not to mention dealing with the damage to their homes and communities. Many cannot travel due to trees down and road damage. No one has power.
Again, we are fine. We lost a weekend’s revenue . But we have everything we went to Asheville with. We have our homes and our business. I’m shaken to realize how bad it really was. Many people have nothing. Many of you reached out to check on us. We thank you for that. We hope that you are OK too. We don’t know any info about some of the shops that are in the mountains. Quilt and Code? 5 Little Monkeys? Friends and Fiberworks? If you hear anything, please let us know.
Please, help WNC anyway you can.
Myrtle Beach Quilt Party
Mardell just posted the website for Myrtle Beach Quilt Party, January 16, 17, 18, 2025. We have taught at this event for many years and it is always a good time. The website is
mbqp.info. Take a look all the classes that are being offered.
Cindy will be teaching Joseph’s Coat. (She’s tired of Jack’s Chain, so she picked another challenge.)
I’m doing something easy. I’m teaching the Sparrows quilt.
There are lots of other classes from which to choose. Don’t wait to register, the classes fill up quickly.
Old Recipes
This one is from 1932.
Paper towels on roll were just being introduced to the market.
Louisiana Put-Together
3/4 pound beef (or any leftover meat)
4 T. Butter or oil
3 onions, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 cup tomato soup
1 cup diced celery
1 1/2 t. salt
1/8 t.peper
1 cup leftover cooked vegetables
8 stuffed olives, sliced
1 cup cooked rice
Slice your meat into thin slices and fry in butter or oil until brown and crisp. Remove the meat and set aside. Now cook the onions and green pepper until soft. Ass the tomato soup, meat, celery and seasonings and simmer until the onions and celery are tender. Add your leftover vegetables and olives. Serve on top of rice.Parsley makes a nice garnish.
October Activities
We look forward to seeing you at this show.
15 Degrees is our class in October. Dates will be October 18 and 19, 2024.
Class is $38.00 This is very easy block. It looks complicated, but when we break it down it is all straight lines. We will have the ruler, the pattern and a kits for 2 blocks available for $20.00. All you need to bring is a sewing machine, rotary cutter, mat and basic sewing supplies.Class starts at 10am. Plan to arrive in time to set up and get a cup of coffee. We will finish by 4pm.
Class location is Cool Spring Community Church, 1902 Mocksville Hwy, Cleveland, NC. That’s about 8 miles east of Statesville. It’s easily accessible from I-77 or I-40.
Bring a sandwich or something to share. There is no fast food nearby. We will have some salad and dessert to share.
To register for the class, call or text Cindy at
704-376-2531. We will send you a supply list and directions when you register,
October 7 – Program for Heart of the Triad Quilt Guild in Kernersville, NC.
November Activities
Kaleidoscope will our class in November. Dates will be November 15 or 16, 2024. Cindy will cover basic construction and the possibilities of “stacked” cutting.
Nov. 2, 2024 – Jack’s Chain class for Gate City, Greensboro guild.
November 4 and 5, 2024 – Program and workshop for Lake and Mountain guild in Seneca, SC.
November 7, 2024 – Program for Gate City.
November 9, 2024 – Kaleidoscope workshop for DOQ, Durham, NC.
November 13, 2024 – Program and workshop in Anderson, SC.
What have I been working on?
I finished to Fab Farm quilt. Now i have moved on the Elizabeth Hartman’s Dog Park Quilt.
I am really hooked on her designs. Here is the start of her Bunny Bunch Quilt pattern.
Farm News
Runningtbeef.com
Most of you know that Cindy and I live on a farm that has been in our family for 5 generations. We don’t know the first thing about a tractor but we know a good thing when we see it. Josh and Brandi Teague are using our farm to raise locally grown 100% Grass Fed Beef. This is the way farming should be done. They don’t use antibiotics or hormones. Pasture are regenerating under their watchful eye.
They ship beef all over the US. Check out their website, or find them on Facebook or Utube.
Call Cindy – 704-376-2531 if you would like to order anything.
As most of you know, we are not a brick and mortar shop. We are just a studio.
We are available by appointment. Call us if you need directions. We are located off I-40 between
Statesville and Mocksville, NC.
Our address is 186 Page Farm Road, Cleveland, NC 27013.
We are not anywhere close to Cleveland, NC, even though that is our mailing address.
Cindy – 704-376-2531
Patti – 704-807-6992
website: www.quiltersgallery.net
Email: [email protected]
Donkey News
All the donkeys are fine. A little bedraggled, but just fine. Lady Mary didn’t want to be photographed.
Her hair was just not quite right.
We still have a few spaces available at our Sanford show. If you know of a shop that you think would benefit from our show, please encourage them to contact us. We have always tried to feature local shops at our show, and this year we would like to make some spaces available for a couple of local long arm quilters. If you would like a space to show your work and talk to potential customers,
at a reasonable rate, please give me a call.
Patti – 704-807-6992.
New at the Statesville show – We will have a vendor doing Scissor Sharpening.
Carolina Quilt Studio~ Scissor Sharpening Service:
Is your favorite pair of fabric scissors starting to lose its edge? Our professional scissor sharpening service is here to ensure your tools stay as sharp and precise as your quilting skills. Bring your scissors to the Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza in Statesville, NC, and let us sharpen them while you enjoy shopping with the wonderful vendors. CQS will be sharpening scissors during the 2-day extravaganza. The prices will vary from $6.00 – $10.00. Don’t let dull blades slow down your creative flow!
