RitaR Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 We belong to the ECA, what we use to call the AG Extension.. During the year we are to keep track of our hours spent donating our time and sometime knowledge, contacts with non ECA members, miles and time driven to and from all functions of the Quilt Guild and ECA, etc that we go to. This year I was the only one in the guild to turn in the info, towards winning a scholarship to a Symposium, a quilt and art seminar, for 3 days. I got the scholarship, and will be going to the Symposium the first weekend in June. It provides all housing, meals and a lecture or two and classes by various well known quilters and teachers. I was SOOO lucky to get my application in on time and secure a place in Sharon Schaumbers classes, 3 hours one afternoon and 3 hours the next morning. I'm taking other classes, but this is the one that grabs me the most. I hope I can learn whatever she teaches us, well enough to bring home to the guild and make a 20-30 min. presentation to the gals in the guild. Sounds like a blast to me. "The only possible problem would be wet weather as I can't take my Go-Go mobility cart into any water/rain that is enough to spatter up under the machine. Still can't walk far enough to go from the dorm to the classrooms and dining facilities. Maybe I can curl up and roll back and forth? Wish Ya All could go with me. What a blast that would be!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Rita! Wow!! Sounds like you hit the jackpot! Please post pics when you get done and let us know how wonderful it was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Rita Congratulations on getting a scholarship to the NC Quilt Symposium. I went one year and had a great time. I actually had been asked to go this year as well, but the Memorial Day weekend just before I am at a retreat and thought the Hubby would not be too thrilled with me leaving a holiday weekend and the following weekend as well. Now that I know you are going I wish that I had signed up for that one instead. Two of my good friends will be going to it though. I will tell them to look for you!! Have a great time. And Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmland Quilter Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Wish I lived in North Carolina and could be a member of YOUR guild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'm so glad you have this wonderful opportunity. I'm sure there will be somebody that will be driving to and from and helping you get to and fro! Jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Wow congrats are in order for sure...HAVE fun in June and learn tons and tons.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Rita, Rita, Rita, You are one lucky girl! I wish I could go with you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 YEAH Rita, Do you want me to come down and play your personal attendant, you know drive you around, feed you, wipe your nose in class (so I get to learn to). LOL. Hey at least I didn't say wipe something else. ROFLMAO. The sun is shining here and I'm feeling good, that is my excuse. LOL Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Yeah! Good for you. You will learn so much from Sharon. Not only on the topic of the classes, but she talks as she goes and you learn the handiest tidbits. I've never been sorry I took classes from her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I have had a one day class with Sharon adn have put my name down for Two more days of classes in August. This time I am going to say I am the youngest child!!!! Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Congratulations! I will be at Symposium too, but am jealous that you actually get to take classes. My guild is hosting this year and I am working in the judging rooms. I will also have my Millie there once the show opens. I hope you have a great time. Stop by and say hi, if you get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Lucky, lucky, lucky. I'm happy for you, Rita. I'll think "DRY" weather and do the rain dance backwards. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Lucky you Rita, I would love a chance at these classes you all have available in the US. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I wish all of you could be joining me, us, at the symposium. I could hardly believe no one else signed up, as usually there are 4 or 5 who do apply. Jeanne, sure wish it had worked out. MrM, you Nut! I think I'd knock ya out the door, or knock on your door and say Hi, (Boy!! Can that lady yell ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !) And I was totally innocent.. would love to have you. ROFLMHO, she only drove me because I said she'd have to show me what all the buttons are for. Guess I can't learn... and it would have been fun to drive others.. as she did.. I will post picts, and give a brief report. I do get going, in talking, don't I??? Thanks to all of you.. I very definately was lucky, and am looking forward to it, and will long remember it, and I pray, learn lots and lots.. Will try to look you up, Angela... and Jeanne, show the gals my avatar, then I know they'll remember me.. lolol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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