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Asheville quilt trip

It is so good to sleep in one's own bed after being away 7 days. I would have been home about 3:30 PM yesterday if not for the paving of the I-95 highway just north of Brunswick, Ga. It was about 1 hr. there as the 2 lanes south got put into 1. I know the roads need re-paving, but couldn't they do it from 11PM to 7AM? Cooler and less traffic.
The trip was wonderful, except for lack of sleep. We met Mary Stori who now lives about 45 min. west of Asheville, she was our guide along with the tour guide. The Asheville show was wonderful, if crowded. Lots of beautiful quilts. The best of show was a miniture, which had some people scratching their heads. I couldn't get close enough to see it well, but it was excellent quilting.
I went to the Biltmore village craft show on Sunday when everyone else was driving up the Skyline drive. I've been there before, and would rather had the free time. Found a perfect coffee mug which I drank out of this morning. Also had a masage at "Spa Theology" in Asheville, wonderful.
My 15 min. of fame. If anyone is interested--Mary's blog has 2 pictures of me, one outside of the Biltmore house, yellow print top and black pants, the other during the show and tell for her small group. I'm the one with the red,white and blue QOV-crooked necklace and fat tummy and all. Go to her blog Mary Stori- and the blog connection will be on the left side.
It was hot there, about 92 but less humid than here.
My favorite part of Biltmore was the Conseveratory-beautiful flowers, shrubs, arbors, etc. They have a staff of 45 or maybe 47 to do all the work. --I have a flower bed full of weeds.
Asheville cotton Co. was great, we met the small group Mary is in, including Georgia Bonesteel, and Linda Cantrell and others.
I did my share to support the local economy.
The quilt trail in Burnsville was good, well done! Especially liked the design of the socks in the block for the sock factory. This is where the socks for the sock monkey dolls are made, and I supported the economy there also. Gots lots of socks to put into Christmas gifts. And one pair for me. It was a pretty day and we ate at a great little restaurant.
Now back to laundry, etc. My fingers are swollen from all the salt I have eaten. Or maybe from gripping the steering wheel for 8 hrs on the drive back. That is the first time I've driven all that way alone. Will drink lots of ice water today.
Oh-the lady who came the furthest for the trip was a woman from Australia, Tasmania to be exact. She probably still isn't home.
Doing laundry and such and a trip to grocery today.
Sara in Fla.

posted by Sara in Florida @ 8:28 AM