BethDurand Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Only a truly dedicated fabric shopper would go on a 79 mile bicycle ride (over McKenzie pass, elevation 5325') then stop at the quilt shop and buy fabric. My plan was to get one fat quarter to use as a handkerchief on my head to keep the sweat out of my eyes. Then I found fabric with a bike theme! Only 3 FQ, and telling myself "You have to carry this! You can't get more, you have to carry this!" Made the brother carry the rest of the food snacks since my pockets were full of fabric. Now it will get carefully washed, dried, ironed, folded and put away. Someday it will be taken out, petted and used to remind me of the lovely ride that we did together. Maybe someday I'll even put it in a quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Awesome fun day, Beth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Best story ever! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 A fun time with memories for you and your brother! I have a friend who, in the most kind and genteel manner, would call you a true quilt slut. A while back I had to take DH to the ER and before I would leave town to drive him home from the hospital I told him that I HAD to go to the quilt shop to get something. After all, town is 75 miles away and I can't just run down to the shop any time! My friend declared I was a quilt slut. You HAD to get that bike themed fabric, after all, you may never see it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceC Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Aren't you going to show us your fabrics? I saw some really cute bike fabric recently .... thought about buying some to make something for my DH, who was quite a serious bicyclist about 30 years ago! .... but it was pink and gray, not really his colors. Now I can send some to you! Great story, Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 You earned it after riding up that big hill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Which Quilt shop? (Since I will coming back from Bend over that very pass in a few days!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Oh Dave! The Stitching Post in Sisters! Remember, vehicles have to be under 35 feet in length or they won't make the switchbacks. Better leave the Airstream at home. Also check and be sure it's open to cars. Only bikes at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 The quilt show is on now? I thought it was later in the year! I also thought it was farther than 79 miles as I almost guessed that! We re heading home Friday probably so maybe we can get there...we are Airstream free so we might be able to fit! It is a fun shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Dave, The show is the 2nd Sat. in July. We only rode 79 miles. Started outside of Eugene, over the pass and back, then drove home. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I think that's a dedicated cyclist who just happens to like fabric. Most fabric shoppers would not even get on a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Exactly why I have panniers on my bike, Beth! Of course, we no longer have a quilt shop. Sadly the closest is almost 200 miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 You need a bicycle basket on your bike so you can pick up fabric and not worry about how to carry it. That is a great story and an amazingly long bike ride!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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