Kim, Kenna, Kassidy and Me

Today was such a fun day - I got to meet my quilty friend Kim of Bitty Bits & Pieces. 
We have been emailing back and forth and I feel like I already know her and now I do! She is one sweet and talented lady.

We found out through previous conversation that her Kenna is the same age as my Kassidy, so we set them up as "e-pals".They have been having fun getting to know one another via the internet.

Kim and I thought it was a great idea that we all meet in person so today we met at Archibalds in Gardner Village to have lunch. We also did a bit of shopping and picture taking afterwards.
As I said, Kim is very sweet and brought me this cute gift that she made. I "heart" this pincushion...Kim, thank you so much - she obviously knows that I love red, ric-rac & buttons!

She also brought me some graph paper & pencil to keep track of the ka-gillion "bee's buzzing around in my head" (aka-ideas) Thanks Kim, I'll put it to good use.

Here we have Kassidy and Kenna. Don't they look cute together...the beginning of friendship...very sweet.

Kim outdid herself again and made Kassidy this darling little purse.

Here's an inside view..... look how cute the pocket is, just right for Kassidy's little ipod shuffle.

Kim added a little tag with Kass's initial on the side. This purse just oozes cuteness...thanks again Kim! Kassidy "hearts" ric-rac too and loves this purse.

More generousity from Kim and Kenna. Just look at this sweet horse....a gift from Kenna to Kassidy. It's a webkinz plush toy which both of the girls collect. Kassidy adores the horse and has named her Bonnie.

Did you notice the adorable saddle that matches Kassidy's new purse? Oh, Kim...what a great idea and so darling.

I'm so glad we got together today but I wish that I would have been able to spend more time with them….quilty friends are the best!
But my studio table is piled high with things I must get working on.

Next time we plan to spend the day together and do some sewing with the girls.

Here are a few things on my worktable. I'm making another Apron Club quilt...the same pattern that I designed 6 years ago but have never been able to hang in my little cottage so...I'm making one for me!

Nadine at Material Girls is cutting kits for the quilt so I thought it was just the push I needed to make another. I'm really having fun with it.

Below is a new stack of fabric that will soon become 4 new blocks to add to my Family Reunion quilt...I'll show them as I make progress throughout the week. The blocks will be about family, grandma's and more food. Those things all go together don't they?