Third stop on the 'Shop Hop' and day 4 of driving north.

The third quilt/fabric shop that we stopped at was called "Bits & Pieces".  I bought a really cute apron pattern and some shiny Christmas fabric.  Here are a few pics from the store. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We left Seven Feathers Casino and RV Resort in southern Oregon just before 7am and hit the road.  It was a bit of a nasty drive with pounding rain and driving through the spray from the vehicles.  We made good time and stopped around 10:30 for a late breakfast and to fill up on diesel.  After about a 40 minute break - we were back on the road.  Driving through Oregon, it was evident almost everywhere that they had a lot of rain.  Most of the creeks and rivers were very high and some even overflowing.  They have a lot more flooding to come I'm sure.  We took the 405 around Seattle and the traffic was still crazy.  It took just over 35 minutes just to get back onto the I-5.  Once we hit Mount Vernon, the wind picked up but we managed to make it to our home park in Ferndale by 4pm.

More photos from the shop hop.

The second quilt shop we stopped at was called Memory Lane.  I didn't purchase anything there but they did have some great displays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yesterday we pulled out of Orange Grove RV Park in Bakersfield, CA around 8:00am and headed over to the I-5 and then north to Rolling Hills Casino RV Resort.  It was a very LONG 400 miles.   On Thursdays they have an amazing buffet for 1/2 price so it was only $8 each so we went for dinner at 5:30 and then back to the RV for a little relaxing TV. 

 

This morning we hit the road just before 9am and after spending most of the trip in low clouds and heavy rain we managed to arrive at Seven Feathers Casino and RV Resort around 3pm.  We are both really exhausted from all the driving so we just kicked back in the recliners and haven't moved much.

Tomorrow will be an early start and we'll see how far we get.

Shop Hop bus trip ... Monday & Tuesday. Also - hitting the road to head home.

I left the RV at 6:10am Monday morning to meet the bus for the shop hop with another 54 ladies.  We pulled out from the resort at 6:30 and after a quick stop for breakfast in El Centro - we arrived at our first quilt shop around 10 (which was only 9 California time).  Rosie's Calico Cupboard Quilt Shop is located in El Cajon which is kind of like a suburb of San Diego.  They have a huge selection of fabrics and the prices are pretty good.  I bought a Christmas pattern and some plaid fabric.  Here are a few pics from Rosie's. 

 

 Evelyn & Donna trying to decide

which embroidery designs they NEED!

 

I have a lot more photos from the 4 other

quilt shops but I will share a few each day.

 

Today we left Sun Vista Resort at 8:30am to begin our journey back home.  It was a nice sunny morning and the traffic was quite good.  We traveled up past the Salton Sea and along Hwy 10 passing through the Palm Springs area.  We then headed north/west up through San Bernadino, Mohave Desert, Tehachapi and over to Orange Grove RV Park near Bakersfield, CA.  We made 2 stops on the way and pulled in around 3:15pm.   We drove a little less than 400 miles and are planning another 400 miles tomorrow so it will be an early night tonight.

Friday - sewing day and Saturday - Craft Fair & Car Show

Friday morning I headed up to the clubhouse with my sewing machine with the plan of getting the border on my Cat's Meow quilt.  I spent quite a bit of time helping Marie T. with her new Brother machine but did manage to get the border on it.  Here are a few pics from Show 'N Tell. 

 I just love this tote bag.  I think I need to make me one!

 

 

 

 This is my yellow & gold Mystery Quilt.

 

 This is my Cat's Meow quilt with the aqua border on it.

 

 

Once a month, Sun Vista Resort holds a craft fair.  Today they also had a car show.  I did manage to spend a few bucks at the craft fair but didn't get any pictures as the place was jam packed.  Trying to walk up and down the aisles was crazy.  I bet the vendors had very good sales today.  Here are a few pictures from the car show. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Camera, Arizona MarketPlace and Red Lobster

Yesterday we had to do some grocery shopping so we also stopped by Best Buy to replace the camera that I broke.  I bought another Nikon Coolpix but just a more advanced newer version and it was even cheaper than the last one. 

 

Today we went back to the Arizona Outdoor MarketPlace for a couple of items we needed before heading back home.  I just love the outdoor garden ornaments they have and they are so cheap. 

 

Tonight Donna picked us up and we headed out to Red Lobster.  Lou has wanted to try it for years and finally made it.  He ordered the Ultimate Feast and I think he was in heaven. 

Free Motion Quilting Class

On Monday, Quilting Day included a class on Free Motion Quilting.  Last week we were given a list of supplies so that we could practice our stitching.  There were 4 different projects during the 6 hour class and I only lasted through 3 of them.  The teacher said we had 36 people signed up for the class which is the largest she has ever taught. 

 

 

 

Here are some of the Show 'N Tell quilts.