Our first meeting

We had our very first meeting tonight, and what fun it was! Silly me, I forgot to take a roll, so I am not sure if I have counted everyone, but I know there were at least 11 people there. So that was an awesome turnout for our very first meeting. 

Better yet, we had a great mix of people working on hand quilting, hand piecing, machine piecing,  machine quilting, and even a couple of knitters! We had some music available in the background in case there was a lull in conversation, but with our group, that is never a problem. Honestly, one lady mentioned she had been a bit nervous that maybe we wouldn't click right away and there would be awkward pauses, but that wasn't a problem even once. 

Meeting wrap-up: There were a couple of people who were cutting in anticipation of their next big project, a few who had already done the prep-work and were assembling their tops, and one who was in the quilting stage of the project. No full "finishes" tonight, but Linda finished free-motion quilting her baby blanket, so it's just a hair's breadth away from being completed. Why don't you come on out next week and cheer her on as she aims to trim and bind it? 

I am so glad we have been able to get this group going, and hope to see many more Loudoun County quilters (and knitters, and crocheters...) come out to join us soon. 

May your bobbin always be full, and your 1/4 inch always be scant...