Kaye's College-Day 1

Ahhh, Florida.  Although only 52 when we arrived Thursday, by Friday it is in the 70s with beautiful sun, and a nice warm breeze.  This morning we were able to watch the dolphins playing just past the beach in the Gulf of Mexico.  It's hard to catch them on camera though, those little buggers are fast!

First night, all of the students of Kaye's College got together to each dinner by the pool, catch up with old friends, and meet some new ones.  Then it was off to the sewing room for our first Pep Rally by Kaye.  Already, we have our first project that we can do.  Kaye gives us lots of ideas of projects that we could work on, and we can choose to do all or none of them.  This year Jill and I packed our bags VERY differently.  We were determined to only take one suitcase each, and in this suitcase we had to fit all of our clothes for 8 days, as well as sewing supplies.  Our machines were shipped to Florida, but everything else had to fit in 50 pounds or less.  What a task.
So, I was quite frugal on what I brought.  Small cutting mat, rotary cutter, rulers, thread and needles.  And only 2 different fabric group options!  I have Kaye's Bread & Butter collection and a small collection of funky scraps that I may have an idea for, but that might change when I see some of the projects that Kaye has.



First task, find a project.
Task completed.  Kaye handed out the first of a three-part Mystery Quilt.  This is just basic cutting, and block construction, we will have a few days to work on this on and off, and then will be given the next step of instructions. 






Second task, pick a fabric collection.
Task completed.  This was pretty easy, either funky, weird leftover pieces that I brought from home, or my Fat Quarter tower of Kaye's beautiful Bread & Butter Collection.  We found an obvious winner for this.








Third task, pick fabrics for mystery project.
Task completed.  I wanted to finished project to be a bit different than any of the other 47 college students that may also be working on this project.






Fourth task, iron all the fat quarters that I will be cutting up in the morning.
Task completed.  I want to be ready to go on Saturday morning when we start at 7am.  Lots to do, lots to see, and lots to learn.
Fifth and final task for the evening.  Relax and get some rest.
We have already enjoyed so much during this trip.  This is my fourth time being at this resort and it is always such a wonderful experience.  It is quiet, and relaxing with fabulous views, and always something to see or do.

Why don't you create a little retreat for yourself?  Go get some sand out of the sandbox, or off the snow pile in the road, and sprinkle it on the floor in your sewing room.  Crank your furnace up to 85, turn on some ukulele music, throw a little salt on your face, and sit with the sun floor lamp shining on your face.  I am sure by now you can already hear then coming with your margarita...