newellyn Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Well we survived Granddaughter's wedding and the Family 4th so now on to MOXIES. We are all set for Saturday, July 14th. I am soooo looking forward to seeing everyone. We'll commence at about 10:00AM and be done whenever. But feel free to come early and stay late! Our best, Linda Rech, is bringing a friend with an exciting demo of a new product. Can't wait to see that. Please don't feel pressure to bring fancy food. We keep it pretty casual. I'm not sure what the main dish will be. We may just go with hamburgers and hot dogs again. There is always plenty though. I'll have sodas and lemonade and of course H2O but if you have some exotic beverage fetish, feel free to bring your own. Those needing directions please U2U and I will be glad to provide. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND BRING FRIENDS!! Of course do not forget MY favorite part, SHOW & TELL. I always come away so inspired after seeing everyone's beauties. Please RSVP so I can get a rough count of those attending. Hope to see you all on the 14th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Yay!! Moxies at Seaside! I'm bringing Sharon who will, as mentioned above, be demo-ing Ron's new camera system and the Moxies get first crack at it! He came and measured my Milli for the perfect easy-off-easy-on bracket for the monitor. Cindy McW is on my passenger list as well as Cindy T. I'll have a car full of fun! It's amazing how fast the drive goes with such good company! Hoping to see old friends and make some new ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Wish I could join you! Have a great time, & be sure to share the info on the camera thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Boy do I wish I were close enough to come. A whole day to the Moxies would be so much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Ellen and I will be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Just curious - what's a "Moxie" and where did the name come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 moxie means spirit or courages , not sure who came up with name for the group , it sure fits us as quilters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Moxies are an Oregon-based group of longarmers that meets as often as we can manage. Members come from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, BC and parts beyond. It's a meeting that's without strict rules, involves food, laughter, shared ideas and projects--and it always gives people a needed boost of confidence, a problem solved, and new friends met. All are welcome, with or without a machine. Jim Hogan, our resident "King for Life" gave us the name. And made us hats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 If New York and Florida were closer, Heidi, Vickie and I would be there for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Me, too. I'd love to spend a day with all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 so wish I could come..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I hear airfares are down! Come on out gals! And guys too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Jealous!!! My favorite place... Pacific NW Heaven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Wren Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Airfares are down??? Better go & check! I might surprise everyone & drop in for show & tell If only...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I too would love to come and spend the day with you all. Who knows, maybe sometime....... Hope you all have an even better time then I think you'll have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Linda R....so Ron & Sharon have developed the Quilt Cam to fit the millie as well as the HQ they have on their site, is that correct?? I dont see anything that indicates it is also available for APQS machine(s), only the HQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Well darn, I just checked flight price! It's over my budget at about $750+. Have a great time! I'll be thinking about you guys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Originally posted by SheriB Linda R....so Ron & Sharon have developed the Quilt Cam to fit the millie as well as the HQ they have on their site, is that correct?? I dont see anything that indicates it is also available for APQS machine(s), only the HQ. Sheri, Ron and Sharon are here at our Longarm Retreat to demonstrate the Quilt Cam on our APQS machines, so I can guarantee that it works on 'em!! Hope to have photos and testimonials after tonight.... Now back to class - "Feathers" this time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb2bie Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hawaii Barb---I had to laugh at someone from "paradise" being jealous of the gals in the Pacific NW!!! It goes to show, we quilters want to be where the action is no matter what!!! I think maybe we need to have branches of the Moxies all over the US, and other countries if you want!!! How 'bout it Moxies? Can we borrow that name and be Hawaii Moxies, Michigan Moxies etc? I sure like the sound of Michigan Moxies!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Absolutely!! Michigan Moxies has a nice ring to it! I need to say that this forum really set the tone for the group. Beth Durand started the group by inviting anyone with an interest to get together at her favorite quilt shop in Portland. From that first meeting (and meeting of the minds) we decided to host at our homes--shooting for 4 times a year but realistically only managing 3 times or so. You can be a Moxie just by wishing to be one. But if you can get two or more together, you are MOXIES!!! Rules? None Dues? No Necessities? Lots of food, show and tell, participants willing to demo their fave technique or tool. Sometimes we have a make-and-take. Once we dyed fabric at my house! Or a quilty game. Whatever you want--it's your meeting. Obligations? Schedule the next meeting and post pictures here of the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb2bie Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Thanks for the encouragement Linda!!! I may put this on my agenda for later this year!!! I love your "rules" & necessities!!! I know there are a couple other groups that meet in Michigan but the timing isn't great for me. OK michigan gals & guys, if you're interested in abranch of the Moxies, let me know. We'll shoot for a get together after Labor Day, when school is back in session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiCi Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 OK Louisiana gals and guys - do we have a group that could get together and and be a brancg of the Moxies? If you let me know, I will keep a list and let you know what kind of response or interest there is. CiCi - Slidell, LA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb2bie Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Anyone who takes CiCi up on her invitation is in for a real treat!!! I can guarantee you will have a great time she is so fun!!! I'd like to come to one of those meetings!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaFuller Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Anyone in the Alabama area? I'd love a group here! also, there will be a Sewing and Quilt expo in Birmingham for the first time ever this fall. If anyone is in the area and needs something to do. Of course that's football time in Alabama! That probably doesn't mean anything to anyone but they are crazy here for football. I moved to Alabama from North Carolina and was amazed. you have to declare your team right away LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I hope to be there. How exciting to see all the new groups forming. Quilters are the best family to belong to. You all will have so much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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