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Also awsome and severely under-photographed by me were the many hand-made bags, name tags, clothing, etc. Again, a couple I finally snapped in the final hours of TSS: Jeni, Amanda's houndstooth bag (made by Colleen), Jessica rocking the Denyse Schmidt and this AMAZING paper pieced lanyard. Tiny!
I think one of my favorite classes (and the one where I remembered to bring my camera) was Improve Piecing taught by Jess of Urban Patchwork. Jess is an amazing and inspiring quilter. I made an improv-pieced block (see photo at the top of the post) and was reminded how much I enjoy it. I need to do it more often. The gal on the right with this pretty pile of scraps is Jennifer of Ellison Lane. Jennifer was my fabulous TA/Vanna White who was invaluable helping me during the class I taught.
The Sewing Summit – a recap
Also awsome and severely under-photographed by me were the many hand-made bags, name tags, clothing, etc. Again, a couple I finally snapped in the final hours of TSS: Jeni, Amanda's houndstooth bag (made by Colleen), Jessica rocking the Denyse Schmidt and this AMAZING paper pieced lanyard. Tiny!
355 Comments
MicheleOctober 12, 2011 at 7:49 pm
It's been so fun to read the blogs about the summit. So much talent assembled in one place. I'm so glad everyone had a good time. Thanks for sharing the fun with us.
Love is the MovementOctober 12, 2011 at 7:52 pm
While it is so neat to hear all about what happened, its also sad to think I missed something this cool!
JulieOctober 12, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Thanks for sharing all your fun! It really makes me wish I had been there…
Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 12, 2011 at 7:57 pm
It was so fun to read your accounting of the weekend and loved the photos. Next year I'll be there to meet you!
NicoleOctober 12, 2011 at 7:58 pm
I am always jealous of the Utah events! At least I got to attend an all day quilting class a few weeks ago!
angelaOctober 12, 2011 at 8:02 pm
everybody posts just a little more of the weekend. what a fun time! i hope i get a chance to attend next year!
Cheeky DOctober 12, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Please please please pick me. I would LOVE your lute! So jealous!

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MN2NMOctober 12, 2011 at 8:06 pm
I'm really enjoying all the recaps around the web. Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Hopefully I'll be able to make it next year!
foodmathquiltsOctober 12, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Fun to read, but I'll never go! I'll stick to my LQS's monthly UFO pizza parties and the occasional class.
(and blogs, of course)
ElenaOctober 12, 2011 at 8:10 pm
So great meeting you! No surprise, you're a total sweetheart! Let's hang out more next year!
LadybugOctober 12, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Thanks for sharing.
LizzyOctober 12, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Oh, how fun it would be to win.

Lizzy

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mascanlonOctober 12, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Thanks for sharing all the fun, its been almost like being there to read all the posts and check out all the photos. A weekend with other fabric freaks and time to sew…bliss!
Mary Ann
mascanlon49 at hotmail.com
Kim WalusOctober 12, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Thanks for sharing the fun with us. I really would have enjoyed coming but work always gets in the way of the fun. Maybe next year! I loved the pictures too!
AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 8:15 pm
This looks like so much fun! As a beginner quilter, I can't wait until I can attend a summit or sewing retreat! firstname.lastname@example.com
LauraOctober 12, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Sounds like so much fun!
Anna FOctober 12, 2011 at 8:15 pm
It looks like everyone had some much fun and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you so much for sharing it with the rest of us.
MichelleOctober 12, 2011 at 8:19 pm
I've been thinking about looking into a sewing retreat near me. They always sound incredible! Until I locate one, a swag bag would be awesome. Thank you for your instructions and tutorials!

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MaggieOctober 12, 2011 at 8:19 pm
So wish I could have been there. And I live in salt lake city too! Thanks for keeping us in the loop!
GreenstylemomOctober 12, 2011 at 8:19 pm
A bag of swag will almost make up for the disappointment of not being able to go!
well, hellOctober 12, 2011 at 8:22 pm
That sounds like a lot of fun! I bet it was inspiring. :)

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MaureenMOctober 12, 2011 at 8:22 pm
How fun…those look like some sweet ladies. Kind of like a fab girls night out+fabric+ sewing = joy :)
Wish I lived closer…
maggieOctober 12, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful memories of what I'm sure was a fabulous event. It has been fun reading about the summit on all the blogs:) Thanks for the chance to win and thanks for all you share! You are AMAZING!!!
JenniferOctober 12, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Oh it looks like so much fun. I was tempted to get one of the Saturday passes, but at 38 weeks pregnant my body made the decision for me. Jealous of all the swag, and all of the great people you got to meet.
MelissaOctober 12, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Oh! How I wanted to go! I have friends who went, and just like you, they can't stop gushing about it! Kudos to Amy and Erin for putting on such a fabulous 1st time Sewing Summit! It'll be hard to top this next year! 🙂
paigeOctober 12, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Sounds like you had a great time. I think it would be neat to finally meet so many people you "know" from their blogs.

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Cindy AndersonOctober 12, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Oh, I would love to win some of that stuff.

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Quilter in the GapOctober 12, 2011 at 8:27 pm
You are so generous! Thank you so much for this great offer. I sure hope I am on the receiving end.
SD and EJOctober 12, 2011 at 8:28 pm
I so wish I had been there (and I even live in SLC)!

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AndreaOctober 12, 2011 at 8:29 pm
wow how generous of you!!! sure hope i win 😉
lindsey s.October 12, 2011 at 8:30 pm
so jealous i wasnt there! it looks like a blast… i'm a salt laker… i should have stalked :)
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JordynOctober 12, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Wow what an awesome experience, I'd love to win just to have a taste of the fun you enjoyed!
BrookeOctober 12, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Wow!! What an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing with us!!
Kelly O.October 12, 2011 at 8:33 pm
what a great post on the sewing summit!
I sure missed out it sounds like–maybe I'll make it someday…but i'd sure love to win that swag! 🙂
Mary DeckertOctober 12, 2011 at 8:35 pm
I've enjoyed reading about the Sewing Summit. Thanks for sharing your extra loot!
MaryOctober 12, 2011 at 8:35 pm
The Sewing Summit sounds SEW FUN! I definitely want a chance for some serious SWAG! I'll have to arrange a flight or road trip down to Utah next October and see if my Blogging friend who lives there will join me…
Gwen @ Gwenny PennyOctober 12, 2011 at 8:35 pm
I'm already planning to attend next year. I can only imagine how much fun it is to get so many creative minds together. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great swag bag.
LilyOctober 12, 2011 at 8:38 pm
wish i could have made it…looks like loads of fun!

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Jill S.October 12, 2011 at 8:39 pm
OOOh!! Looks like you had a fab time!…and thanks for the wonderful opportunity to win a piece of the loot 🙂
QuilterLauraOctober 12, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Glad you had such a great time! Thx for the giveaway.
JulieOctober 12, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Thanks for the Sewing Summit post. It looks like everyone had a great time- how could you not:)
Thanks for the chance for the swag.
LindseyOctober 12, 2011 at 8:40 pm
I'd love to win such a fun bag of goodies!
chrisOctober 12, 2011 at 8:41 pm
It's been fun to enjoy Sewing Summit vicariously. I was only 3 hours away, but it wasn't possible for me to go this year. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I totally laughed imagining you carrying your ironing board through the Grand America. You rock. 🙂 p.s. I think we have a common friend, me through high school and Jerusalem and you through the mission.
JennadesignsOctober 12, 2011 at 8:44 pm
I so want to go to this next year! I'm going to start saving my pennies now 🙂
KellyOctober 12, 2011 at 8:44 pm
It definitely looks like everyone I have seen had a blast at Sewing Summit. Hopefully it will be an annual thing, and maybe in a few years I can go… after my baby is grown a bit and maybe I can afford it. 🙂 I love all the wonderful inspiration I have seen, thanks for sharing your post, and your extra loot!
NicoleOctober 12, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Looks like a lot of fun!
JennyOctober 12, 2011 at 8:46 pm
I have loved reading all the SS recaps. I am across the country, and kind of a newbie, but maybe someday! Thanks for the giveaway! jenny and sullivan and parker at comcast dot net.
LindaOctober 12, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Looks like everyone had a blast! Thanks for the chance to win some Sewing Summit Swag!
jabeybabyOctober 12, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Sounds like such a great time! I'm enjoying reading all the sewing submit posts and hope to make it next year!
Caitlin T.October 12, 2011 at 8:51 pm
I've been reading everyone's recaps of Sewing Summit, and I'm so jealous! It sounds like it was an amazing weekend. Fingers crossed I can attend next year!
Sarah FOctober 12, 2011 at 8:58 pm
It is great to read your recap of the events and fun that took place at the sewing summit. It would have been great to go, I'm jealous I'll admit.
Crafty NewbieOctober 12, 2011 at 8:58 pm
I'm so happy everyone had such a great time at the Sewing Summit! It's been a blast to see how much fun you were really having. Maybe, I can mark my calendar for next years even. It almost sounds like a dream come true… (kinda like Disneyland, when I was a child!)

Thanks for sharing you're lovely swag with us!
ElleOctober 12, 2011 at 8:59 pm
What fun! Thanks for sharing the loot…I so hope I can go next year! I wish it could be longer…it looks like sooo much fun packed into such a short time!
KimOctober 12, 2011 at 9:00 pm
I would love a Sewing Summit bag! I could't make it but the bag of loot would be the next best thing!!!
A.J. Dub.October 12, 2011 at 9:00 pm
I have loved reading all the blog posts about Summit and really hope I can go next year.
Thanks for sharing the fun!
Cameron HOctober 12, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Swag rocks! Thanks for the chance!
Amy in VAOctober 12, 2011 at 9:02 pm
It sounds/looks like a good time was had by all. Thanks for the chance.
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natalie christensenOctober 12, 2011 at 9:02 pm
I have summit envy! It looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing the swag love. Thanks Amy!
ColleenOctober 12, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Wow! you had a great weekend! So generous!
KellyOctober 12, 2011 at 9:06 pm
I was on at a wedding in NYC during the Summit, but I kept sneaking away to places that had free wi-fi to check up on Twitter and Flickr for picture updates! I was SO miserable that I couldn't be there! I am going next year no matter who is getting married! 🙂
MelanieOctober 12, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Wow. This would really make my crappy week a little brighter! Thanks for the chance, the summit looks like so much fun.
AquilterOctober 12, 2011 at 9:10 pm
What's fun about this little give-away of yours is that I would have commented anyway. A chance to win would just be a nice little "bonus". I was truly jealous of your trip to the Sewing Summit 🙂 and would sure love to go someday. Thanks for sharing!
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ktquiltsOctober 12, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Looks like a blast! Glad you had a fun, safe trip. Thanks for sharing your loot!!
amandaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:12 pm
aaack so fun!! I really need to plan ahead to go next year… it looks so rockin'. glad you had a great time!
Peach RainbowOctober 12, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Thanks for sharing your experience and the giveaway 😀
Melanie@Crafty CupboardOctober 12, 2011 at 9:17 pm
OH, I've been reading EVERYONE's recaps, and I'm so jealous! I'd love to vicariously live it through a spare SWAG 🙂
Anna ZbacnikOctober 12, 2011 at 9:18 pm
Looks like fun!
AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Summit looks like fun. Something to consider next time around. Come on lady luck!

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odd duckOctober 12, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Glad you had a great time! : )
kellyeann (at) mac (d0t) c0m
Mom2RyandSisOctober 12, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Looks like such a fun time!! Thanks for sharing you swag!!
CarynOctober 12, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Looks like an awesome event! 🙂 Thanks for sharing pictures!
EllenOctober 12, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Such fun! I hope to go next year. It must have been cool to meet the real women behind so many wonderful blogs.
JenOctober 12, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Looks like you had a great weekend!
petitebloggerOctober 12, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Oh my goodness. That would make my week. I hope I win! 🙂 That is quite the swag bag….
Sonia BOctober 12, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Looks like an awesome event. Hope I can go next year. Thanks for the chance.
Katie B.October 12, 2011 at 9:30 pm
I'm so bummed I missed this year, but I'll be there next time for sure!!
SheilaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:31 pm
I have been reading blog entries about this summit. Looked like a lot of fun, especially having a chance to play with all those GRACE BABY LOCK SEWING machines!
Thank you for the opportunity to win some loot 😀
OhioLoriOctober 12, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Oh wow!!! Was sooooo coool reading about your trip to Summit!! What grand "MOMENTS" you had….and Fun!!
Thank you for sharing….loved getting to share with you…even tho it was like eating crumbs! LOL

I would be delighted to win some cool surprises!! 🙂
DeeRooOctober 12, 2011 at 9:36 pm
Ah…my two girls….you and Dana….mugging together…be still my heart!:)
xo
StarrOctober 12, 2011 at 9:37 pm
I wish I could have been there! Maybe next year.

kstarrpower at gmail dot com
Sara's stampin cardsOctober 12, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Looks like a fun trip!! wow! Sounds like a bunch of fun meeting all the "people you know but don't recognize IRL."
thanks for sharing!
BrittanyOctober 12, 2011 at 9:40 pm
sounds like you had a glorious time! firstname.lastname@example.com
Lindsay ConnerOctober 12, 2011 at 9:42 pm
I've ogled this swag bag on many blogs this week–looks so tempting! Loved reading your recap, too! I've got it on my 2012 to-do list. 🙂
QuiltyGirlOctober 12, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Looks like I missed a great time! Maybe next year. 🙂
HeartsdesireOctober 12, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Looks like you had a ton of fun at your Sewing Summit. Wish I could have been there.
NancyOctober 12, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Gasp! What a haul. Thanks for sharing it with us, along with your pictures from Sewing Summit, it looks like a blast.
CharleneOctober 12, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Congratulations on becoming a blogger! I really enjoyed the video today. Keep them coming.
VickiOctober 12, 2011 at 10:23 pm
It sounds perfect! I really wish I could have been there :(. I'd love to win the loot!
MevOctober 12, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Sounds like an amazing time! While I'm commenting for this give-away, did the winners of the last one get picked? firstname.lastname@example.com
ChelseaOctober 12, 2011 at 10:35 pm
I am so going next year! I don't care if I have to walk there, I'm going! Thanks for sharing the fun!
BelgianbarbsOctober 12, 2011 at 10:36 pm
Wow, that looks like a lot of fun! I wish I could have been there…
felicityOctober 12, 2011 at 10:36 pm
Thanks for sharing – it eases the pain of not having been there myself. Maybe next year…?
MaryMargaretOctober 12, 2011 at 10:45 pm
It looks like you had a great time! I'd feel dreadfully out of place amongst such awesome quilters, novice that I am, but it would be a great learning experience!
Nicole GOctober 12, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Looks like you had a fabulous time. I'll have to see if i can make it next year.
JillOctober 12, 2011 at 11:00 pm
It sounds like it was so much fun! I am glad they are planning to do it again!
AnitaOctober 12, 2011 at 11:07 pm
That is absolutely so (sew) sweet of you to share with those of us that couldn't go to the sewing summit.
SewSaraOctober 12, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Oh I love reading all The SS updates and recaps! But at the same time it just kills me that I couldn't BE THERE … and I live (as you know) just 45 minutes away!
I hope it will always be in SLC — maybe I can go next year (hmmm then again I'll have a 7 month old baby).

I hope hope hope I can win the awesome swag, though!
KarenOctober 12, 2011 at 11:18 pm
How fun! I would love to attend next year. Thanks.
shire777(at)aol(dot)com
TrishaOctober 12, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Thanks for sharing all about your fun time! We all wish we could have gone and now kind of feel like we did.
JessicaOctober 12, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Looks like you all had tons of fun. Thanks for sharing.
KristyOctober 12, 2011 at 11:30 pm
This looks like such a blast! I love the room with all the machines and people busy sewing. It seems like everyone had a wonderful time and it does look like a lot of work to put on. Thanks for being so generous with the giveaway of the extra "swag"- Kristy
Scenic Pit StopsOctober 13, 2011 at 12:03 am
Sounds like everyone had such a good time! What a great experience. Thanks for sharing it with us!
LaraOctober 13, 2011 at 12:04 am
What a fabulous post Amy. I so wish I could have been there! But I will definitely start saving my pennies to come all the way from NZ next year! It looks like a fabulous way to learn some new tricks and meet some very clever kindered spirits! Thanks again for sharing and for the opportunity to get some loot 🙂 THANK YOU!
KathrynOctober 13, 2011 at 12:38 am
Looks like fun! Maybe some year I'll get to that!
MarciOctober 13, 2011 at 1:11 am
What a great 'picture' of the time you had! I would love to one day go–even if I just had to sit in the corner and watch!

Thanks, too, for generously offering some of your treasures.
CharlotteOctober 13, 2011 at 1:13 am
Wow, it looks like you had an amazing time!

Also, thanks for alerting me to the no-reply blogger thing – I never knew there was such a thing or that I was one!
Candy MakOctober 13, 2011 at 1:29 am
Thanks for sharing all that fun, would of loved to be part of it.
SarahOctober 13, 2011 at 1:31 am
Wow! That's a nice haul. :)

Looks like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing.
KatrinOctober 13, 2011 at 2:05 am
I wish I could go next year, but it would probably cost a fortune. Germany is just too far away!
TheresaOctober 13, 2011 at 2:07 am
I have loved reading about Sewing Summit…even from the other side of the world. What's so fantastic about it, is that you don't have to be 'trade' ….just a lover of fabric, quilting and craft. What a tremendous concept. Well done to Amy and Erin!
Katy CameronOctober 13, 2011 at 2:29 am
Oh wow, I'm loving reading about everyone's trips to Sewing Summit. I think I'd also have been surruptitiously trying to read people's chests to find out names lol Mind you, as someone that masquerades as a purple and yellow bear, I'll totally confuddle people if I manage to get there next year ;o)

Thank you so much for giving those of us poor people that didn'
AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 2:36 am
That sounds like a fantastic weekend! Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway.
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TriciaOctober 13, 2011 at 2:38 am
Looks like it was tons of fun! I definitely would have gone had I not been 8 months pregnant 🙂
Lucy @ Charm About YouOctober 13, 2011 at 3:04 am
Looks like lots of fun! 🙂 I'd love to meet up with all the lovely friends I've made blogging and all those great classes would be brilliant!
SusanOctober 13, 2011 at 3:12 am
Love the recap – looks like a great time!
EliOctober 13, 2011 at 3:14 am
Looks like you had a lot of fun! I wish I could go to something like that.
Thank you so much for sharing.
carlitokOctober 13, 2011 at 3:36 am
I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for all pictures and info about your sewing summit. I would love to attend something like that one day. Currently living in the Middle East and about to move to Italy. Once I get stateside again, I'll shoot for something like this. Your blog is highly motivating. Thanks again, firstname.lastname@example.com…just in case it doesn't go through.
DebbieOctober 13, 2011 at 3:42 am
I loved reading about the sewing summit. Thanks for sharing all the pictures.
toots2uOctober 13, 2011 at 3:44 am
Thanks for the recap and thanks for sharing!! I am glad you had a great weekend! Email firstname.lastname@example.com thank you!!
AnitaOctober 13, 2011 at 3:46 am
That totally looks like loads of fun!

Wondering…did everyone bring their own sewing machine? they all look so similar…or is it my imagination?

Thanks for sharing with us! =) So exciting.
LisaOctober 13, 2011 at 4:09 am
I have loved reading all the posts about the sewing summit. Can I just ask who made the lovely leaf quilt? It is beautiful.
LibbyOctober 13, 2011 at 4:14 am
I sure am enjoying all the blog recaps and pictures! Looks like soooo much fun…and so motivational!
elineuponline.comOctober 13, 2011 at 4:14 am
KarenOctober 13, 2011 at 4:34 am
Though attending was not in the cards for me, I am happy you did because when those who inspire me are themselves inspired, it's the next best thing!
AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 4:35 am
Wow that sounds like sew much fun!! I wish I could go to something like that!,
CindyOctober 13, 2011 at 4:39 am
Looks like everyone had such a good time!!! Thanks so much for sharing!:)
AnnaOctober 13, 2011 at 4:47 am
The Summit looked like an awesome time! Thanks for the giveaway.

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Karen MOctober 13, 2011 at 4:52 am
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Sounds like it was a very quilty party.
JoyceLMOctober 13, 2011 at 4:59 am
What a wonderful & generous giveaway. I'm envious of the great time you had at the Sewing Summit.
Sandi K.October 13, 2011 at 4:59 am
Have really enjoyed reading about the sewing summit! Thanks for all the pics!
KLMunozOctober 13, 2011 at 5:02 am
THat looks like heaven!!!!! I would love to be able to do that someDAY!!!!Thanks for sharing
LindaOctober 13, 2011 at 5:08 am
Glad you had a great time at the Summit! It looks like it was a blast!! How sweet are you to giveaway the extra loot! Thanks!!
NicholeOctober 13, 2011 at 5:23 am
Sounds like a fabulous time – I'm so glad you were able to attend. Thanks for sharing a little bit with us here so we can see what it was like.
jlkOctober 13, 2011 at 5:29 am
I wish I had been there! Next year? Please say you'll do it again!
beth lehmanOctober 13, 2011 at 5:30 am
I'm hoping that the venue switches from year to year – like the east coast, maybe??? Sounds so fun!
KateOctober 13, 2011 at 5:30 am
This event has looked like so much fun in each and every post I've seen about it! I am seriously considering starting a blog so that I can justify going next year. akmajor (at) gmail (dot) com
Budding ViolinistOctober 13, 2011 at 5:51 am
Wow!!! I'm glad you had an amazing time. It must be so fun to be able to spend dedicated time with so many quilters & creative folks. 🙂
MelanieOctober 13, 2011 at 5:58 am
Looks like so much fun, I'm going to start saving my pennies to try to go next year, it's a long flight from the east coast!
MicheleOctober 13, 2011 at 6:14 am
Wow! Just Wow! I can't imagine just how wonderful it was and I can only hope to be able to attend one year.
PrettyNicolaOctober 13, 2011 at 6:16 am
I've just started getting seriously into sewing, and I'm so glad there is such a thriving community! All you sewing bloggers are such an inspiration!
KellyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:24 am
Wow! That looks so awesome! I'd love to be able to do something like that someday! Glad you had an amazing time!
MichelleOctober 13, 2011 at 6:27 am
That sounds like an awesome and fun weekend!! Too bad we all couldn't be there!
epbanOctober 13, 2011 at 6:29 am
Looks like a wonderful weekend! Thanks for sharing it with us.
ktOctober 13, 2011 at 6:33 am
Sounds like a great event-love hearing about it! Thanks for sharing!
NorahSOctober 13, 2011 at 6:42 am
It sounds like it was a wonderful time. Maybe I will come next year.
CindyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:44 am
Looks like it was a great time. How could it not be? Fabric, fiends, quilts…
Archie the wonder dogOctober 13, 2011 at 6:52 am
Love the SS recap – that lanyard is amazing!! Thanks for the giveaway!
snippetsandyarnsOctober 13, 2011 at 7:01 am
I knew you ladies would have a great time! I hope I am able to go next year. And since I didn't get to go this year, I appreciate the chance to win some of the fun anyway!! Thank you :-)

~ meagan
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pforgersonOctober 13, 2011 at 7:11 am
Sounds like a great a time and a great offer of swag. It all looks great.
CindyOctober 13, 2011 at 7:13 am
Wow. non stop fun. I love it.
LisaOctober 13, 2011 at 7:19 am
I wish I could have been there!
PattyOctober 13, 2011 at 7:35 am
Your recap was great! Looks like tons of fun. Thanks for sharing!
Chris CrashOctober 13, 2011 at 7:41 am
Love the post and love free swag!
JenniferOctober 13, 2011 at 7:46 am
This post is so fun to read! I've (madly) started to sew while in grad school and it's nice to have something to inspire me.
Jenn at The Little Shop of StitchesOctober 13, 2011 at 7:49 am
I have been reading about this fun-filled weekend from all of my favorite bloggers. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the fun!
Suburban StitcherOctober 13, 2011 at 7:50 am
I'd love to win one of those bags! I've enjoyed looking at the posts 😉
BreeOctober 13, 2011 at 7:54 am
Sounds like such an awesome time! and thank you for posting the pics with links to the people – it's cool to set faces to names!
KimOctober 13, 2011 at 8:01 am
Such a great bag of swag! :o)
rowanOctober 13, 2011 at 8:03 am
Jealous? Me? Never!! Great bag of goodies.
~Ginger~October 13, 2011 at 8:06 am
What a fab event! Thanks for sharing it! 🙂
ZoeOctober 13, 2011 at 8:06 am
That looks like so much fun!
StephanieOctober 13, 2011 at 8:12 am
It sounds like a great time was had by all. Maybe someday…
neubiewatersOctober 13, 2011 at 8:15 am
Wow! Looks like tons of fun…maybe my friends and I should have a mini sewing summit to crank out all our Christmas gifts..no kids, no interruption sounds awesome!
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JenOctober 13, 2011 at 8:25 am
I wanted to go so badly but it was the same week-end as Thanksgiving here in Canada and I don't think my family would forgive me if I skipped Thanksgiving so that I could sew… I have my fingers crossed that it will be on a different week-end next year so that I can go! Thanks for the giveaway.
Sarah CraigOctober 13, 2011 at 8:34 am
It would have been so much fun to go myself, but it's almost as good seeing your great pics!! Maybe next year… And thanks for the chance at some swag!!
AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 8:37 am
That looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing with us.

Jennifer

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MariaOctober 13, 2011 at 8:45 am
thank you so much for sharing w/ us, I hope I could attend in the future. Thank for the give away as well : )
MauriOctober 13, 2011 at 8:50 am
I wanted to go so badly! Of course Mike always seems to be out of town when anything fun is going one. I'd love some sewing loot! Thanks for the pictures so I could feel like I was there. Love ya!
Sara BOctober 13, 2011 at 8:55 am
Looks like you had a blast! What a great time. Thanks for the wonderful blog, you do such a fantastic job! Sara B. firstname.lastname@example.com
JillOctober 13, 2011 at 9:05 am
Sounds like fun! Maybe when my kids are older. . . jillsstorey(at)yahoo(dot)com
AlyssaOctober 13, 2011 at 9:10 am
Sounds fun! Would love to go to something like this sometime. 🙂
AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 9:21 am
Amy – That looks like too much fun! I am so glad that you had a great time! Also, I got my Christmas charm squares and they are perfect! Thanks so much!

Ashley
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Stacy CooperOctober 13, 2011 at 9:32 am
That's it; I'm going next year!!
AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 9:36 am
Sounds like a blast!!
Tamara Asher

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ModernPatchworksOctober 13, 2011 at 9:39 am
The summit looks like it was a blast! Wish I could have been there…
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James-LindaOctober 13, 2011 at 9:44 am
THANKS FOR THE NEAT POST!
GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT TIME!
THANKS SO FOR SHARING TOO!

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AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 9:51 am
What a wonderful time you had! It sounds like a combination of quilt show/retreat on steroids! Fun and exhausting. I'm looking forward to a retreat in a few weeks, right before my birthday – can hardly wait!

Lisa
Lalexander733 (at) gmail (dot) com
JenniferOctober 13, 2011 at 9:55 am
I wish I had been there so much! This would be so amazing to win!
Linsey FOctober 13, 2011 at 9:58 am
Looks like fun!! And great swag!

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MadelaineOctober 13, 2011 at 10:01 am
It looks amazing! I'm glad it's happening again next year… maybe I'll get to go too 🙂
SherrylOctober 13, 2011 at 10:20 am
Gosh that must have been so much fun! Don't ya just LOVE quilters??!
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**nicke...October 13, 2011 at 10:41 am
i so wish i could have been there too! what awesome swag fun times!
DeannaOctober 13, 2011 at 10:42 am
Oh, the more I read about the summit, the more I wish I was closer! Sure hope I can pretend I was there with the loot!
HeatherOctober 13, 2011 at 10:42 am
I love seeing everyones pictures from the Summit!! It looks like such a blast!! Glad you had fun.
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Sew Create It - JaneOctober 13, 2011 at 10:48 am
Sounds like a great event…wish I could have been there :o)
Julie in WAOctober 13, 2011 at 10:59 am
Thanks for sharing the fun! Now I will spend hours clicking on all those blog links, gathering all kinds of inspiration from some of the best!
BethOctober 13, 2011 at 11:06 am
Sounds like a fun time! thanks for sharing!
ValerieOctober 13, 2011 at 11:07 am
The build up for Sewing Summit was definitely worthy —- wish I could've gone!!
scottyloverOctober 13, 2011 at 11:27 am
Sounds like a great time was had and some wonderful sewing done! I love getting together with friends to sew, it can be so energizing!

Thanks for sharing!
Sandy A
Lisa R.October 13, 2011 at 11:27 am
It's always crazy to get in a room of people you know online but not IRL. There is never enough time but I hope you made as many face to face contacts as possible.

Also, I'm always up for free swag. 🙂
Karen P.October 13, 2011 at 11:37 am
I am sooo jealous of you getting to meet face to face all those people we "know" online!! I'd be overjoyed to receive some swag! Thanks for your fabulous generosity!
StacyOctober 13, 2011 at 11:45 am
It looks like you had a wonderful time! I would love to do something like that. Thanks for sharing!
MikelleOctober 13, 2011 at 11:55 am
Oh how I wish i would have gone! Would love to win!!
KateOctober 13, 2011 at 12:03 pm
holy cow – I would have loved to have gone!!!!! Hopefully next year – or if they have one closer to pennsylvania. 🙂
audreyOctober 13, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Looks like great fun! Thanx for sharing.
LindseyOctober 13, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Awesome giveaway!!! I came here from etsy – I bought an i-spy charm pack that I made into a little quilt that I absolutely LOVE! Do you make those little charm packs often? I'd love to buy another. (Or more…)

Also, thank you to the link for the no-email thing, my little box wasn't checked!!
SallieOctober 13, 2011 at 12:11 pm
How fun! Thanks for sharing!
AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Thank you for sharing. Reading about the sewing summit makes me wanna go next year.
christin
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MeredithOctober 13, 2011 at 12:23 pm
love the sewing summit recap!! Would love to get the swag bag– so much fun!
AlexOctober 13, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Looks like SO much fun!
DebbieOctober 13, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Looks like you've had lots of fun!! Would love the chance to win!!

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ErynOctober 13, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Sure looks like everyone (especially all the Amys) had an awesome time. I'm going to try and fanangle my way into the next one for sure!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
RobinOctober 13, 2011 at 1:18 pm
The Summit looked like so much fun! Thanks for letting us be a part by sharing pictures and commentary.
stefanie.annOctober 13, 2011 at 1:27 pm
I am a new sewer/quilter, I would LOVE to win!
MellieWoOctober 13, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Sounds like a lot of fun and a good way to get things done! I really like the colors in the half square triangle quilt. It would be great to win! Thanks for the chance!
AndyOctober 13, 2011 at 1:32 pm
I so badly wanted to go to the sewing summit – especially since it was practically in my backyard! It's fun to see your photos though, and read other bloggers' re-caps! Maybe next year will be my year 🙂
VeronicaOctober 13, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Thanks for sharing

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Michelle JensenOctober 13, 2011 at 1:43 pm
I am new to sewing and I didn't even know there was a sewing summit right here in Utah?? Is it for anyone to attend? Anyway, that is awesome and it looks like so much fun. Thanks for the giveaway!! email@example.com
Miss. GenevieveOctober 13, 2011 at 1:47 pm
I think I really wanna goto this sewing summit next time it is on!
SydneyOctober 13, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Oh my word… It looks like so much fun! Someday, maybe I'll be good enough to go! A girl can dream, eh?
UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 1:55 pm
It looks like so much fun. I need to put this on my bucket list since I live in Utah.
JodiOctober 13, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Looks like so much fun. I need to put this on my bucket list since I live in Utah.
PamelaOctober 13, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Sewing Summit was such a blast. I soaked up every minute and can't wait for next year. It was great to see you and meet some pretty amazing sewist/quilters. Yay!!!
BJ is Quilting!October 13, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Thanks for your generosity. I love the pics! Pick me! Pick me!
ritainalaskaOctober 13, 2011 at 2:07 pm
your report on the summit is full of excitement and enthusiasm! thanx for sharing and for sharing your loot!
CarolOctober 13, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Thanks for letting us hear all about the fun sewing summit. Looking forward to reading more posts about it. Thanks for the giveaway. firstname.lastname@example.com
RebeccaOctober 13, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Thank you for sharing about the Summit – I am just eating up all these posts about it! Must make it one of these years! Thanks for the giveaway!
Katie.HerzogOctober 13, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Looked like so much fun! I need to go to a conference.
pinksuedeshoeOctober 13, 2011 at 2:29 pm
I am so going next year! It's on my must do list! This looked like so much fun, and how nice are you to give away an extra bag! Seriously, you are the best!
JulesOctober 13, 2011 at 2:30 pm
i am decided that i have to make the pilgrimage to sewing summit next year!. thanks for the chance!.
MollyPOctober 13, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Great post, lady! I can't imagine walking into a conference room full of humming Baby Locks… is that you, Lord? Is this heaven? The Sewing Summit is such a fabulous idea. Thanks for taking us along with you.
AndreaOctober 13, 2011 at 2:53 pm
lucky, lucky you! glad you enjoyed the summit. share the loot!

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hollymadeOctober 13, 2011 at 3:01 pm
What a fun time! So jealous.
Ashley G.October 13, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Would love to win the swag bag! Thanks for sharing your trip with us, it sounds like it was great!

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The Hunter's PrizeOctober 13, 2011 at 3:53 pm
That tiny paper pieced lanyard is amazing! jessica firstname.lastname@example.com
PhoebePOctober 13, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Wow, it looks like the Summit exceeded expectations – and they were pretty high! Thanks for sharing the good times.
MarielOctober 13, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Sounds like you had a great time!
BeckyOctober 13, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Sounds like a fun time! Wish I could have been there too.
Laurie ParrackOctober 13, 2011 at 4:20 pm
It looks like you had soo much fun. I wish I could have been there too. I loved the bags, they were wonderful.
seaschellOctober 13, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Sounds like so much fun!! My hubby told me to go but I didn't want to leave my 9 wk old daughter. 🙂
FranOctober 13, 2011 at 4:32 pm
It has been terrific reading the various posts about the Sewing Summit, it sounds like it was an amazing group having lots of fun. Thanks for sharing.
LizOctober 13, 2011 at 4:36 pm
What a blast! I hope to attend next year, and you know what? When I do, I'm going to look for YOU! Only I won't have to look at your name tag to know who you are. 😉
annemarieOctober 13, 2011 at 4:43 pm
This must have been a dream come true – what fun!
LittleLucyGooseyOctober 13, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Wowza, Amy! Lots of comments for this post, but pick me, pick me! LOL.

Sounds like you had an amazing time!! It's tough to find anything like this in the NY area, so I hope that airfare prices aren't sky-high next year!!
mjbOctober 13, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Oh I loved reading about the sewing summit! Thanks for sharing:)
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gymoOctober 13, 2011 at 4:53 pm
looks like fun was had by all :-)

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lroghair/lparksOctober 13, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Glad the Sewing Summit was so much fun! And, for the opportunity to win some swag!
Lroghair (at) aol (dot) com
KristyOctober 13, 2011 at 5:03 pm
It's so nice of you to share your swag 🙂
toesinsandOctober 13, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Thanks for sharing…Maybe someday I'll be able to go and I promise, I also will share the fun times with everyone.
GinetteOctober 13, 2011 at 5:21 pm
I am new at this blogging thing. It looks like you all had so much fun! Maybe someday I'll be able to join all of you! Thanks for sharing!!
Amanda KOctober 13, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Sounds like a great time! Love the swag bags!
Lorac.mOctober 13, 2011 at 5:57 pm
Looks like a wonderful time! I hope I can get to go too someday! You are inspiring me.
ClarrieOctober 13, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Glad to see all had fun … I am so going to go a sewing summit one of these days when I visit USA. Thanks for sharing.
RoslynOctober 13, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Oh how I would love to go to something like this but alas nothing here in Sinagpore. Perhaps I'll have to make an excuse and visit the US next year!
AmyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:44 pm
Looks like you ladies had so much fun! Amy @ firstname.lastname@example.com
LeslieGOctober 13, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Thanks for sharing your Summit events with us. It looked absolutely fabulous! So many like minds in the same building – it must have been jumping with excitement.
Thanks again for sharing – looking forward to more works of inspiration.
RitaOctober 13, 2011 at 6:59 pm
I have been reading everyone's update from the Sewing Summit. I'm green with envy. Sounds like everyone had an awesome time. Would love to go next year. email@example.com
JenniferOctober 13, 2011 at 7:06 pm
That looks like SO much fun! Is this an annual event? I'd love to go!
MarianOctober 13, 2011 at 7:18 pm
I so want to go next year!! Sounds amazing!! Thanks!
Beth, Jessica and Jennifer PyleOctober 13, 2011 at 7:24 pm
I think sewing people are wonderful to be around…and your pictures prove it!
AmberOctober 13, 2011 at 7:53 pm
I think I must come to the summit next year. It seems crazy that I didn't, since it isn't far away! Oh well, here's hoping to win the swag instead!
Esther L.October 13, 2011 at 8:13 pm
It looks like so much fun but I would be crazy intimated to actually go! Perhaps I'll muster up some courage for a future Summit. Thanks for the chance to win.

lenahan (at) zoomtown (dot) com
Denny AlecksonOctober 13, 2011 at 8:18 pm
Sounded like it was a GRAND time! Thanks for sharing it with all of us! I hope I still will qualify…I don't have a blog, but really enjoy reading all the quilting blogs out there!
Denny Aleckson
dratla at tds dot net
SharlynOctober 13, 2011 at 8:19 pm
oh, I soooooo wanted to go to this conference! It would have been so fun, I'm from just south of SLC and live just three hours from there. It was painful to not be able to get away. Thanks for the chance to win some swag 🙂 love it

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Evelene SOctober 13, 2011 at 8:20 pm
It looks like it was so much fun and how great to be with people who have the same interests. Thanks for a chance to win some swag!
esterling1923 at gmail dot com
All of us, but mostly HeidiOctober 13, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Ooo. Pick me!
MegOctober 13, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Sounds like you had a blast. I hope to make it some day!
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AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 9:11 pm
I was so sad to miss out on the Sewing Summit this year – I had a baby last month, but everyone has talked about how amazing it was and I'm really looking forward to going next year.
refiberedOctober 13, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Wow! Looks like you had a wonderful time! Thanks for all the pictures and links….makes me want to attend next year!

Thanks for hosting a terrific giveaway!
SarahOctober 13, 2011 at 9:33 pm
The Summit looked like SO much fun! I love seeing everyone's pictures and reading the recaps.

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AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 9:40 pm
The summit looked like a ball. One year I will attend.

Leslie

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JaideyBugOctober 13, 2011 at 9:43 pm
The sewing summit sounds so fun! It sounds like you had a great trip! Enter me into the giveaway :)
thanks!
Marg MOctober 13, 2011 at 10:14 pm
whoa so much lovely stuff…
eliseOctober 13, 2011 at 10:31 pm
OH MY WORD!
it's so much fun to read about all the quilting conventions and fabric markets, but to actually get some of the awesome products and goodies they have would be amazing!!! thanks for the opportunity!
JodiOctober 13, 2011 at 10:55 pm
WoW.. Sounds like a good time was had by all. I can only imagine how great it was to be surrounded by people who love fabric and were inspiring as well. I'll have to put this on my wish list.

Thanks for sharing, doing the giveaway and a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Di~October 13, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Wow, generous! Thank You. My daughter and I want to attend next year! Hope you are there…again.
poppyinpinkOctober 13, 2011 at 11:32 pm
Your happy snaps and descriptions have given me the essence of the experience and it was great to share it with you. How very special to get together and just be with so many like-minded and talented gals, let alone share. That amazing show bag is yet another opportunity to share in this special time too, thanks for making it available and I'm thrilled for the recipient.
emedoodleOctober 14, 2011 at 12:39 am
woo hoo! What a great weekend!! It was great to meet you! Don't include me in your giveaway though, I've got my swag still. 🙂 Send it on to someone else! You're on my google reader now so I'll be stopping back in often!
AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 1:17 am
thanks for sharing the fun during the summit. LIKE it very much.
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CheriseOctober 14, 2011 at 1:23 am
Looks like you had a great time! Thanks for sharing your adventures and extra loot! Have a great day! 🙂
AddieNCEOctober 14, 2011 at 1:25 am
It's so nice that many bloggers shared their thougths and pics from the sewing summit. It gives the others who did not have the chance to be there (and probably will never have the chance to be there) a nice chance of being there virtually 😉
ShannonOctober 14, 2011 at 1:25 am
Oh! That looks and sounds like it was SO much fun!!!! I wish they had more stuff like that here in Montana! Thanks for sharing!
ShanonOctober 14, 2011 at 1:30 am
It looks like you had a fab time! I am just getting into quilting and have so much to learn. I wish I had lived closer to my grandma so she could have shared some of her expertise with me. Thankfully there are fantastic bloggers like you willing to share your knowledge with us! Thank you!
Mark/MeganOctober 14, 2011 at 2:03 am
What a lovely re-cap. Wish they had those sorts of things around my way!

Megan
megan.bosse(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)au
Domestic ArtisanOctober 14, 2011 at 3:47 am
Amazing and so generous! Thanks so much for even being so nice to give away some loot!
MichelleOctober 14, 2011 at 4:21 am
I sooo wanted to go! Thanks for sharing.
DonnaOctober 14, 2011 at 4:58 am
The sewing summitt looks like so much fun. I wish we had something like that in my area. Thanks for the opportunity to win these great items!
badputtsOctober 14, 2011 at 6:25 am
Thanks for sharing the Summit with us……sounds like you all had a fantastic time!!! Keep sending your great info!!! Betsy
PaulaOctober 14, 2011 at 6:41 am
Loved reading your post; you nust have had so much fun! Thanks for another wonderful giveaway!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 7:09 am
I'm new to your blog and am enjoying it. Glad you had such a fabulous time. Would love to win the swag bag.
Have a great weekend.
LilyKGonzalesOctober 14, 2011 at 7:11 am
How fun! I had a modern quilt guild meeting last night and one of the ladies was talking about how fun sewing summit was. I think they are going to need to get a larger space next year from all of the buzz from this year! Sounds fun and educational!
AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 7:12 am
I am pretty new to this…I just found your blog. I love it. The summit looked like a great time! Thanks for the opportunity to win all that terrific stuff!
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JessicaOctober 14, 2011 at 7:40 am
What a fun event! 🙂 And yay for swag!
awyoungOctober 14, 2011 at 7:50 am
One of these days I WILL go…No questions! I always look forward to the blog posts following quilt market or the sewing summit. Thanks for sharing with us. Looks like sew much fun.
gailOctober 14, 2011 at 8:18 am
So fu. ! So jealous ( in a good way!) Thanks for sharing, love your blog!
EllaOctober 14, 2011 at 8:36 am
Wow!! That Looks like my kinda weekend!!!! How does one get to attend one of those? Looks like a lot of FUN!
Layne BushellOctober 14, 2011 at 8:38 am
I would love to go to that one day. Maybe when my kids get older and a bit more responsible (I can hope right?). That swag looks amazing! I'd love it! So pick me!
quilteddogOctober 14, 2011 at 9:14 am
looks like such a fun time! Someday I hope to do things like that to spark my creativity!
VeraOctober 14, 2011 at 9:23 am
Thanks for sharing! It's been fun to click through everyone's blogs to read. 🙂
RamonaOctober 14, 2011 at 9:33 am
It looks like you had a blast. I know I would. How incredibly generous of you to share your loot! Thanks for the chance.

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SarahOctober 14, 2011 at 10:08 am
The Sewing Summit looks like it was tons of fun! I'm sure it was awesome to walk into that room with all those sewing machines! 🙂
MeghanOctober 14, 2011 at 10:24 am
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MeghanOctober 14, 2011 at 10:25 am
such a cool event! maybe someday I'll have the talent, experience and courage to attend!
KarryOctober 14, 2011 at 10:57 am
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LauraOctober 14, 2011 at 10:57 am
sounds wonderful – are there plans for next year ?
apittsOctober 14, 2011 at 11:01 am
Sounds like fun! email@example.com
MarixaOctober 14, 2011 at 11:34 am
It sounds like it would have been so fun! I'm just a newbie at quilting and your tutorial helped me make my first quilt! Now I'm making 3 for Christmas!
AnnFOctober 14, 2011 at 11:43 am
Sounds like a great time! Definitely on my "someday" list. Thanks for the chance to win!
KaraOctober 14, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Everyone looks like they had sew much fun…makes me with I could introduce myself as Kara from…(insert popular blog name)!
ErinOctober 14, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Looks like you had a great time! Thanks for sharing…
jmnifferOctober 14, 2011 at 1:11 pm
It sounds like you had a wonderful time at the Sewing Summit. Thanks for sharing the expierence on your blog for those of us who couldn't attend.
KarryOctober 14, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Looks like an awesome time – thanks for the giveaway!
ADOctober 14, 2011 at 1:19 pm
How awesome!!!! I heart swag bags 🙂 aleahdillon(at)gmail(dot)com
DebOctober 14, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Wow! Sound slike you had a great time. I think I'm going to start saving my pennies now for next year! Thanks for the super-fab giveaway – I'll be crossing my fingers hard for this!! firstname.lastname@example.com
Gale, Ky quilterOctober 14, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Oh my goodness!!! I can't imagine all the fun you had! Thanks for all the photos and yes, please enter me in this giveaway! Awesome!
adele87October 14, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Looks like an amazing weekend. Soooo jealous! x
MarikaOctober 14, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Ths week-end looked like it was so much fun !!

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DeidraOctober 14, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Great Blog!! I would love to win prizes.

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JanineOctober 14, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Looks like a fun time!
RobinOctober 14, 2011 at 3:04 pm
What a fantastic get-away! I'd love to win the the little taste of it.
Mary ClaireOctober 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm
thanks for a great post about the Summit, and for the inspiration!
kendascraftsOctober 14, 2011 at 3:36 pm
awesome! glad everyone had fun at the summit. Looks like it was a great time! thanks for the sweet giveaway!
Samantha MOctober 14, 2011 at 4:12 pm
That looked like so much fun! As a someone who just started sewing a few months ago, this post inspired me to do it more often 🙂

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KadybugOctober 14, 2011 at 4:33 pm
That conference looks like it was so much fun!
Nicole FordOctober 14, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Great post! I would love to go to this next year and I would love a sway bag!

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HollieOctober 14, 2011 at 5:03 pm
I am so bummed I didn't make the Sewing Summit. I was planning to go but work got too crazy. I'll definitely be there next year!
Stephanie HOctober 14, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Looks like a lot of fun 🙂
EmmaOctober 14, 2011 at 5:36 pm
THat sounds like a dream event. I just said to my husband the other day that I just want to lock myself in a room with my sewing machine sometimes.

I recently took up sewing as my mental break from work and three kids, one of whom is severely developmentally disabled. I found you blog a little while ago and I love it!

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Dianna FOctober 14, 2011 at 6:37 pm
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Dianna FOctober 14, 2011 at 6:40 pm
What fun! Thanks for sharing!
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BrandieOctober 14, 2011 at 6:44 pm
Looks like such a good time!!!
KWILEYOctober 14, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Wow – I can so sense the fun you all had in the photo of the room all set up for rows of quileters making projects…..so jealous! Would love to win a little giveaway!
Debbie MOctober 14, 2011 at 8:26 pm
what a great trip–your post was awesome!
TamieOctober 14, 2011 at 10:04 pm
This looks like it was so much fun. I'm jealous although I'm headed to our state retreat next weekend. Thanks for sharing the love.
MelissaOctober 14, 2011 at 11:01 pm
I really want to go next year…so much fun!!

Melissa
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JenOctober 15, 2011 at 12:02 am
Look at how much fun you had!!! I am working on the husband to get to go next year. Would love that.
AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 12:10 am
Wow, that sounds such fun. Would love to do something like that. Thanks for sharing
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alisonvansOctober 15, 2011 at 7:01 am
Looks like you had a blast! Thanks for the chance to win!
jeanne e.October 15, 2011 at 7:06 am
sounds like an awesome time! it has been interesting and fun reading all the blog recaps. thanks for sharing the loot…hehehe…
LizOctober 15, 2011 at 9:12 am
It all looks like so much fun!
VickiOctober 15, 2011 at 10:07 am
That lookslike such a wonderfulexperience and great fun too.
Susan FangmanOctober 15, 2011 at 10:23 am
Thanks for sharing! It looks like a fabulous time!
Debbie LouOctober 15, 2011 at 10:42 am
Thanks for sharing your wonderful time at the Sewing Summit. Sounds like a great time was had by all. Isn't it great to "play" with quilters at a retreat. Such Fun!
PatriceOctober 15, 2011 at 12:27 pm
It sounds like you had a great time! I'm enjoying reading all the recaps. Thx for the chance!
JessicaOctober 15, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Looks like the sewing summit was quite fun, I'm jealous!! I'd love to have a bag of swag, thanks for sharing :)

Jessica jjd05c (at) gmail (dot) com
KaceyOctober 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Thanks for the opportunity to win! Glad you (and all the other Amys!) enjoyed your time at the Summit!
ciccia74October 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm
you must have so much fun! You are very lucky, i'd like have me too!
Thanks for the chance.

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ChrisOctober 15, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Looks like LOADS of fun! Its always nice to have some girl time, sew, eat and giggle! 🙂 Thanks for the generous give away….Happy Stitching. 🙂
AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 3:42 pm
I love going to "retreats or summits". I only wish I could do it more often! Glad you had a great time. I would love to win the goodies, for sure!

My name is Debbie and here's my email address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Steph JacobsonOctober 15, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Looks like so much fun–I would love to spend a whole weekend surrounded by sewing and fabric and people who love to sew!
StephanieOctober 15, 2011 at 4:30 pm
how fun!!!!! wish i could have been there! maybe next year….
BrynnOctober 15, 2011 at 6:23 pm
So sad I missed Sewing Summit 🙁 But thanks for the giveaway!
PeggyOctober 15, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Glad you had a fun time. It is good to be with other quilters if even for a short time.
MultiOctober 15, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Ohh I like the rainbow triangle quilt. And your loot looks pretty fantastic, too!

My email's st*epha*nie*es*87@*yahoo.com (without all the *)
Marcia W.October 15, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Thanks for the update on the Summit as it is interesting, especially since I once lived in SLC. It would be nice to win some of the swag so can attend vicariously. Please enter me into the draw (I follow your blog). alternate email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com
amberOctober 15, 2011 at 10:17 pm
I wish I could have been there, thanks for the give a way.
PhyllisOctober 15, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Loved reading and looking at the pics. Looks like an awesome fun time!
james and bessOctober 16, 2011 at 12:26 am
yikes- i hope i'm not too late! looks like a great time!

bess 🙂
KristenOctober 16, 2011 at 4:07 pm
I am sorry I missed it. It's funny that I am drooling over the batting samples. I would definitely get some use out of this!! Would love to meet you next year! 🙂
Donna S.October 16, 2011 at 7:10 pm
ugh, missed my chance to sign up. Looks like a blast. Do you know if there is a pattern for that paper pieced lanyard or who had it? I need to make one of those for a Christmas gift!!!
The Polka Dot ApronOctober 16, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Is it too late to comment? I actually LIVE in Utah but I am WAY too poor to have gone. Oh well, next year is my goal! I would ADORE some SWAG 😀 So glad you had fun. Thanks for the lovely giveaway 😀
AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 11:13 am
i've so enjoyed reading everyone's recaps of this amazing weekend – wish i could have been there!

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JaymeOctober 17, 2011 at 7:46 pm
So awesome of you to share the wealth!! I'm bummed I didn't make it this year, but now that life has taken a turn for the better, I'm hoping to make it next year! Thx!! firstname.lastname@example.com
AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Thanks for sharing all those goodies.

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To run Go Professional, you will need a PC running Windows 95, with a CDrom drive and a graphics card that supports a 256-colour mode (or better).Go Professional is a Go-playing program. It is the commercial version of Mick Reiss's "Go4++" program, which did very well in the FOST World Computer Go Championship last September. It took second place, having lost only the eventual winner, HandTalk.
To run Go Professional, you will need a PC running Windows 95, with a CDrom drive and a graphics card that supports a 256-colour mode (or better).
Installing it is easy, but you must run it directly from the CD. It is not possible to copy it to your hard disk. It has options for English or French settings.
Considerable care has been taken to make it pleasant to use. The view of the board is attractive, and has a background of a blue sky with a few clouds. If you like, you can swap the standard overhead view of the board for a "3d" view, of the board seen from the angle at which one normally sees a Go ban. This is well done, but probably more of a distraction than a help. There is an option to have music playing as you play against it, with seven classical composers to choose from. You need a midi interface installed to hear this.
It has options of 19-by-19, 13-by-13, and 9-by-9 boards; all four combinations of human and program playing Black and White; up to nine handicap stones; twelve skill levels; Chinese or Japanese scoring (though the handicap stones are always placed in the Japanese way); and of having it show the move that it is currently thinking about, together with the best one that it has considered so far. It allows you to take back moves. It can record partly-played games for re-loading later, but it does this in a format of its own, incompatible with other Go programs.
Assessing the strengths of computer programs by playing against them is not easy. The more you play against a particular program, the more you learn its weaknesses; and it never realises that it is being repeatedly swindled by the same sequence. Different programs have different weaknesses and different styles. When I installed Go Professional, I set it to its maximum strength of 12, gave it nine handicap stones, and beat it comfortably (I am 1-kyu). However, I have never yet beaten HandTalk on eight stones, whereas Go4++ can beat HandTalk.
This is partly because HandTalk places its handicap stones where it likes, in the Chinese manner. It may also be because of the different styles of the two programs, and my own style. But it is probably significant that Go4++ did much of its "pre-match training" by playing against HandTalk.
I did not notice any particular weakness when I played it, apart from a strong tendency to chicken out of ko-fights (which is not unusual for players of around 10-kyu). However, when it concludes that it is losing, and a better-mannered program might resign, it starts to play rubbish. Eventually, it passes, and after three consecutive passes it reckons up the score. If the scoring is set to "Japanese" it does this correctly (I did not test it with sekis, bent-fours, etc.), and if to "Chinese" it seems to do it wrongly, failing to assign the corners of the board to their owners. If you do not like its assessment of the score, you just have to count it yourself: there is no way of telling the program the status of things and then having it count, as there is with some programs.
It includes a clock, showing the time used so far by each player. It plays fast at its lower skill levels. At its maximum level, it averaged over 40 seconds per move on my 66MHz 486, taking over eighty minutes of its time to finish a full game.
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But you can totally sound like you read the Wall Street Journal if you stick with us! (For talking to Dana Vachon types, natch!) Today we wondered, will LVMH's loss of Heidi Slimane roil global stock exchanges once investors realize how traumatized everyone in New York is about it? No! LVMH stock seems to approve of the Slimane sackery! But his name was so easy to remember! And we still don't get why we're supposed to care about Proenza Perfumedress. At least Hedi 2.0 has an easy to remember name: it looks like Kiss My Ass! Actually, Hedi's departure from Dior was, according to the one person we know who actually knows about this shit, in the works for a loooooong time, so let's get on to more interesting things.
- Take it from the Journal: skinny jeans are over. [WSJ]
- What's harder to pronounce than "Ghesquiere"? Hachette Filipacchi, the owner of Elle, whose CEO Jack Kliger claims teenage girls would rather use the internet than read print magazines and informs us Elle Girl is actually still online. [WSJ]
- If you shop, as we shop, at TJ Maxx, your credit card information stolen from the company by hackers has probably already expired, so if you are, as we are, completely irresponsible you will proabably just forget about it and commence not ever looking at your bill. [WSJ]
- Nobody knows how the fuck to pay for college. Take it from us: don't go! [WSJ]
- You will be more Zen if you get organized, closet therapists say. You will also be more Zen if you have money, Suze Orman says. We would be more Zen if we had some Adderall right now, because none of that shit is happening.


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About Bhaskar Medical College
Imparting Communication skills and specific Computer Applications to students while they are still toddlers in the study of Medicine.
While retaining the traditional Chalk and talk teaching wherever necessary, the Medical Education Unit of the college is ever busy in churning out material for electronic teaching designed for interactive sessions
Integrated approach in teaching of various subjects in every phase of the course.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. The inherent talents of the students in cultural, literary and Sports fields are not only exploited but given a fillip making the campus a wonderful place to spend their essence of youth.
Evidence based teaching and Problem based learning.
Learning by Group discussions and Seminars interspersed with the conventional didactic lectures maintaining the balance between these two, as meticulously designed by the MCI.
A body of Parent-Teacher association is to be formed to have periodic meetings to discuss the various problems concerning the academic, personality and personal problems concerning the students.
Let us recollect our Founder Chairmanâs Message
The World since recent times had been moving amazingly fast and fiercely competitive in all spheres of human activity. The said situation called for massive expansion of career focused education, particularly in Engineering, Management and such other professional areas. As a result, there had been mushroom growth of Institutions at a phenomenal level in the private sector. However; it is unfortunate to observe that the quality of education started eroding. The urgent need of the times was to lay emphasis on quality education and to strive vigorously for global excellence and acceptability. It is exactly at this critical juncture of time i.e. in the year 1993, J.B.Educational Society was established to serve the cause of the spread of general, Professional and Engineering education by a team of enlightened persons, under my Chairmanship.
The J.B. Group of Educational Societies has been maintaining an excellent academic track record for more than a decade. The J. B.Institute of Engineering & Technology (1998),Bhaskar Engineering College and Bhaskar Pharmacy College (2007) were established by J.B.Educational Society. Joginpally B.R. Engineering College (2002), Bhaskar Medical College (2005) and Joginpally B.R.Pharmacy College (2007),were established under the banner of Joginpally B.R.Educational Society.
J.B.I.E.T. has well developed infrastructural facilities, such as adequate built up area, well equipped laboratories, libraries and information centers with digitalization and automation and on line transaction facilities in the campus. All facilities such as Medical, Transport, Canteen and Games & Sports, are available besides Seminar Halls, Conference Halls, Indoor Auditorium, Open-Air Theatre, Post Office and Banking.
We have encompassed Jawaharlal Knowledge Centre at J.B.I.E.T and J.B.R.E.C. to empower students to acquire Interactive Communication skills, Technical and employable skills to compete in the Global job market. The policy of this Management is to impart quality education and train the students and for the accomplishment of the same, we have recruited resourceful faculty that are dynamic dedicated and committed to the goal oriented efficient teaching with effective methodology. We have recruited seven Professors with Ph.D Degrees to hold the posts of HODs of the respective seven branches, apart from the principal with vast experience in the field.
The Management has been sponsoring the deserving students and faculty to present technical papers and participate in the International Conferences in India and abroad. The Management has taken all possible measures for the career development and placement of all the qualified students domestically and globally.
The institute has launched a host of Faculty and Staff Development Programs, R&D, and Industry and other external project consultancy activities. We have taken up faculty, staff and students' Welfare and other HRD measures.
I have great pleasure in conveying the tiding that we have submitted proposals to the U.G.C. authorities for grant of Deemed to be University Status, for which the Government of Andhra Pradesh and JNTU were pleased to issue No Objection Certificates. We are expecting that the said grant will be accorded in 2009.
National Seminars and Conferences are being organized frequently at our M.N. Rao Auditorium (air conditioned).Experts from Academia and Industry are invited to address and interact with the students. The Management has been sponsoring the deserving students and faculty to present technical papers and participate in the International Conferences in India and abroad. The Management has taken all possible measures for the career development and placement of all the qualified students domestically and globally.
NBA team of experts have visited and inspected J.B.R.E.C. on 20th & 21st February, 2009 to consider for the grant of Accreditation of four U.G. programs offered at the College.
We are fortunate to have the three renowned Academic Administrators, eminent scholars and the former illustrated Vice Chancellors of Osmania University and JNTU on the panel of Governing Bodies and the Advisory Bodies of J.B.Group of Educational Institutions, who extend their precious advice, and expert guidance, from time to time to formulate strategies in the cause of holistic development of the students.
On the eve of the Annual Day celebrations of JBIET, Bhaskar Engineering College, Bhaskar Pharmacy College, Joginpally B.R.Engineering College, Joginpally B.R.Pharmacy College, this year, we organized Spoorti-2009 (A Techno Cultural Fete) in the most befitting manner.
I have immense pleasure to welcome and congratulate all the Principals, Faculty, Staff and Students of all the colleges housed in the Campus for their laudable efforts in achieving academic pinnacle.
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have organized Synergy: An Experiment in Art and Science Collaboration. This has culminated in an exhibit at Boston's Museum of Science. The exhibit matched artists with scientists at WHOI to showcase the experiential side of science. Synergy hopes to demonstrate the creative and analytical side of both science and art. The exhibit will be on display through May. Check it out!
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NASCAR and Daytona officials are both conducting separate examinations of the Kyle Larson crash that injured 28 fans (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
By Mike Mulhern
With the threat of lawsuits hanging, in the wake of last weekend's brutal Daytona crash, NASCAR executives are in full battle mode, to figure out just what may have gone wrong when Kyle Larson's airborne Nationwide car ripped down a swatch of safety fencing at Daytona International Speedway, and then to figure out how to fix things.
Following Carl Edward's flying crash at Talladega in 2009, safety fencing at NASCAR tracks was raised and toughened.
One issue with the Larson crash is whether one of his wheel assemblies flew over the fencing or went through the fencing. If it went over -- and the shrapnel sent some 28 fans either local hospitals or track care centers -- then many of NASCAR's safety fences (and there are 23 tracks at least to consider) may have to be raised and modified, perhaps with more overhang.
How quickly such changes could be implemented is difficult to assess, particularly with the possibility of lawsuits complicating things.
Another issue is whether the safety fencing needs to be redesigned somehow. Larson's car appeared to break apart when it hit one of the huge safety stanchions that hold the fencing and heavy cables; was it just a fluke in the way Larson's car hit?
The car did not get into the stands, fortunately, because an incident like that could be devastating to the entire sport.
However the incident appears to be the most serious involving this sport's race fans ever, and the issue of shrapnel in the stands, and hot oils, and flaming gasoline, is a major point, obviously.
With the issue of lawsuits (Here is David Newton's story about one such possibility), NASCAR's traditional stance, like many others, is to keep a case out of the courts, by offering quick settlement, usually with no-comment clauses.
With all that, NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell, the sport's point man on this, reports that all but two fans have been released from the hospital. He repeats NASCAR's safety mantra, and he says he has had several meetings with Daytona track execs.
The two-side approach to this may seem curious, since presumably all Cup tracks must meet NASCAR's own safety standards, which likely presumably are fairly consistent among the sport's many speedways. There is no word of any NASCAR examination of safety fencing at other speedways, though that would seem a logical move in such a situation. Remember the questions about safety fencing at Las Vegas in late 2011 when Dan Weldon was killed in a similar crash, involving Indy-cars.
That's not the only safety issue coming out of Daytona's SpeedWeeks, O'Donnell said. "Michael Annett was injured in a crash.. an injury that we have not seen for some time now. We're going to look through that car."
Annett broke his sternum and required surgery, which has sidelined him.
"That's something we have to take a hard look at, and make sure things worked for Michael," O'Donnell said.
O'Donnell calls it "a truly collaborative effort with the goal of doing two things -- obviously looking at what happened in this incident, but more importantly the go?forward plan of what we can learn and what we want to implement."
The Larson car and parts have been "secured by NASCAR."
However O'Donnell says the car remains in Daytona. "The purpose of that was to allow the folks from Daytona and their experts to take a look at the car, see what if anything they could glean from that investigation and apply that to their initial thoughts looking at the fencing," O'Donnell says.
Another possible entanglement could be state laws, Florida and North Carolina, in such accident, and in and possible litigation.
O'Donnell, who said the car will be taken eventually to NASCAR's Concord, N.C., R&D center, pointed out "most of the safety elements in that car did their job. The driver walked away."
However the way the car impacted the fencing will be examined, and there will be a review of the initial fabrication of the car, with the team. The, as in an airplane crash, the car will be pieced back together, for more study, to see how the parts -- roll cage, cockpit, wheel tethers, etc. -- held up.
Safety expert Dr. Dean Sickling and officials at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a track with a reputation for trying to stay ahead on safety issues, are being brought in, along with "outside engineering."
O'Donnell said Daytona speedway itself would do a similar project. Just why the need for two, somewhat separate, approaches is curious, particularly since NASCAR and the Daytona track are both owned by the same family.
The upcoming Talladega 500 May 5th is "the first concentration for us," O'Donnell says.
"The second phase is all our tracks."
The Talladega race in eight weeks appears to set the general timetable here.
"If there's something we can find out tonight, we'll apply that," O'Donnell says. "No set timetable.
"But, rest assured, we'll be back to you quickly as we find results and things we can implement."
The wheel assembly that flew high into the grandstands?
"Everything we've seen is it went through," O'Donnell says. "When you look at that car -- the way it pivoted, going into the fence, all four tires are on there. We think it would be impossible for the tire to come back and go back over the fence.
"Everything we've seen so far says it went through that (crossover) gate area.
"We know the gate was locked. We know it was secure, But does that provide as much stability as the rest of the fencing?
"We believed it did.
"But we've got to now take a look at that, based on this impact."
Two other possible issues here -- speed and pack-racing at Daytona and Talladega. The two tracks are the biggest in this sport, but one was designed in the 1950s, when speeds were much lower (140 mph at Daytona, for example), and the other in the 1960s.
While drivers and team owners have long railed about the two tracks being, basically, obsolete, the France family, which owns both, has steadfastly ignored those complaints.
O'Donnell's take? "We've raced there for 55 years. We've had a number of safe races.
"Hopeful this is a one?time incident."
The issue is not pack racing because the Carl Edwards crash in 2009 didn't involve any pack - it involved four cars in a single line and seconds ahead of anyone else. Also as the Charlotte Observor has repeatedly noted in this issue, its study of spectator fatalities showed them disproportionately involving smaller tracks. I will add that on the smaller tracks than Daytona and Talladega - and by smaller I include the intermediates since they're 1.5 miles compared to Daytona/Talladega's 2.5-plus miles - the speed of the cars proportionate to the track size and layouts are worse than they are for the plate tracks - we've seen the G-readings from other tracks that exceeded G-readings for the plate tracks.
If anything, the race where Larson was involved in the wreck was a race where the cars spread out a lot because of the tandem drafts. Blaming pack racing is just wrong.
The issue in this Kyle Larson crash is that the crossover gate unexpectedly collapsed; as the Edward crash showed, without that there was not going to be close to the damage involved.
As for how the tire got into the stands, it's been obvious from the start that it flew through the hole in the fence - there is literally no evidence anything got over the fencing.
While there is a need for NASCAR to take 10 more MPH out of the speed of the cars at the plate tracks - easily accomplished with a smaller restrictor plate and larger spoiler - that isn't the main issue specific to this incident.
I understand freak accidents CAN and do happen. I know this is one of those accidents. I have never seen a car break apart like that at the firewall and I do hope they will take a good look at the construction of the car.
Another thing I have to wonder about and have for years. How many teams or stadiums does Roger Goodell own? How many teams does Bud Selig own? Do you see my point here. It is a conflict of interest to have the ruling body own several tracks.
Sure they will keep an eye on the sport as long as it does not take any money away from ISC. This is something that should have never happened in the first place.
Why not have two catch fences for Daytona & Talladega (at the least)? Tracks aren't selling out, so taking out the seating to put in a second safety barrier for the fans wouldn't hurt attendance numbers.
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Hey, remember when we were all excited that Mini was going back to WRC and how it was going be like Paddy Hopkirk in the swinging '60s? Yeah, dreams sometimes die. Mini is pulling support for its one factory team.
Fortunately for everyone else, the WRC supported Team Portugal long enough and through every event so that it would be homologated and thus allow non-factory teams to campaign the cars as they see fit. Good on Mini.
But bad on Mini for abandoning it so soon. When we said the JCW Countryman was a sign that the brand had lost its way, a big defense was that they still have the rally program and this car is directly related.
Well, so much for that. Maybe they can send one to Global RallyCross?
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In recent months, the federal government began enforcing its novel mandate demanding that schools place boys in the girls' locker rooms, shower facilities, restrooms, and even overnight accommodations on school trips … and vice versa. This mandate impacts every public and private educational institution, from preschool to post-graduate school, that receives federal funds—and violates the privacy of the students who are forced to accept the opposite sex within these sensitive facilities.
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As Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis face off for a congressional seat in the new comedy "The Campaign," we're tallying the vote on our favorite fictional politicians.
As Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis face off for a congressional seat in the new comedy "The Campaign," we're tallying the vote on our favorite fictional politicians.10. Senator Palpatine
We could have done without all the learning about intergalactic trade protocol in the "Star Wars" prequels, but the dude who became the emperor with all the lightning-y fingers and such? Yeah, he came to power by shrewdly playing the political game. Scary.9. Sen. Jay Billington Bulworth
When he grew tired of the political game, the titular character of "Bulworth" (Warren Beatty) hired hitmen to assassinate him. This sounds like kind of a downer, until Bulworth begins to live his last days like, well, his last days - smoking weed, getting drunk, telling the press what he really thinks and having a fatal attraction to Halle Berry. Not a bad way to go out.8. Tracy Flick
You would think that someone as smart and ambitious as Reese Witherspoon's character in "Election" would be a great leader, right? But her ruthless obsession with becoming class president derailed her sense of right and wrong. Good thing that would never happen in real life!7. President Beck
If a comet is on a path to collide with Earth and annihilate humanity, you want a president who is calm, soothing and reassuring. You don't get much more calm, soothing or reassuring than Morgan Freeman in "Deep Impact."6. Mayor "Diamond Joe" Quimby
Womanizer? Yep. Embezzler? For sure. But you can't argue with his policy that guns don't kill people, bullets do.5. President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet
Let's face it: Martin Sheen's President Bartlet on "The West Wing" was the most popular president of the last 20 years on both sides of the aisle.4. State Sen. Clay Davis, "The Wire"
On a show where moral ambiguity was rampant, Clay Davis (Isiah Whitlock Jr.) stood out as the most corrupt S.O.B. of all. He sure got a lot of mileage out of his catchphrase, though - sheeeee-it!3. Sen. Jefferson Smith
Jimmy Stewart became a star after playing Jefferson Smith in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," and why not? Stewart completely embodied the wholesome, do-gooder nature of Mr. Smith that's all too rare in politics these days.2. President Camacho
Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho, president of the eerily familiar America of "Idiocracy," was a five-time "Smackdown" champion and porn star before he became the most powerful man in America. Who wouldn't vote for that?1. Leslie Knope
She's a busybody, sure, and a little socially awkward, but Amy Poehler's "Parks & Recreation" character actually went into government not for power, not for glory, but to actually help people. We could use more of that.


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As an expanded service to our immunization visits, the Pediatric Program of the Winnebago County Health Department is offering a well-child exam for your child. This exam will be provided by a registered nurse with specialized training in pediatric assessment. It includes a review of health history, head-to-toe physical examination, developmental screening and administration of needed baby shots. Hemoglobin and blood lead testing will also be available as needed.
The nurse will also provide information to prepare you for any changes to expect as your child grows, ways to prevent injury and illness, how to support healthy eating habits and other issues. Additionally, the nurse will point out any areas that require further attention by the child's doctor. Children with illness will need to be referred to their physician for any treatment. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your child.
As some health insurances don't cover the cost of well child exams or immunizations, this is an effort to assure that no child goes without a well-child exam due to lack of coverage. *A fee will be charged - based on sliding scale - for family size and income. Medicaid and AllKids insurance are also accepted.
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These exams are not valid for day care or school entry.
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How do snowflakes form? What creates their complex, symmetrical and strikingly beautiful shapes? Is it true that no two are exactly alike? Kenneth Libbrecht of Caltech, will reveal the secrets of snowflakes and the molecular dynamics of crystal growth through spectacular photographs of these miniature ice sculptures.


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Last week I posted about Carl Laubin's forthcoming exhibition at the Plus One Gallery. Today I want to show some images that allow us to look over the artist's shoulder as he was painting Vanbrugh's Castles.
The idea for this painting evolved out of Laubin's previous work, Vanbrugh Fields. The artist now wanted to give the Blenheim Bridge a more central role. Instead of using a Claudean tree to balance the composition he created a steeply rising bank of buildings on the right side of the painting.
An initial sketch was developed into a working drawing, which was then scaled up and transferred onto canvas.
As the painting developed, certain problems of composition and scale became apparent. For instance, Laubin felt that the Temple of the Four Winds in the right foreground (in reality at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire), didn't feel quite right there.
It was removed to the middle ground and replaced by the demolished Bagnio from Eastbury.
But this in turn seemed to reduce the depth of the composition.
Experimenting with a less prominent version of the Temple of the Four Winds sketched onto an acetate overlay, Laubin found a better place for it further down in the lower right corner. This also gave the Blenheim Bridge more breathing space.
How amazed Vanbrugh would have been to see his oeuvre laid out like this, as a kind of palatial hill town. I am very grateful to Carl Laubin for allowing us this glimpse into his studio – indeed, into his imagination.


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Upcoming primary elections offer 1st major test of voter ID laws after years of court battles
WASHINGTON (AP) � In elections that begin next week, voters in 10 states will be required to present photo identification before casting ballots � the first major test of voter ID laws after years of legal challenges arguing that the measures are designed to suppress voting.
The first election is March 4 in Texas, followed by nine other primaries running through early September that will set the ballot for the midterm elections in November, when voters decide competitive races for governor and control of Congress.
The primaries will be closely watched by both sides of the voter ID debate, which intensified in 2011, the year after Republicans swept to power in dozens of statehouses.
Activists and political groups have been scrambling to get ID cards for voters who don't have them.


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What I was doing 10 yrs. ago: I was 16, just finished with my Sophomore year of high school, which was my first year on the volleyball team. I think I was probably working at Western Watts with Natalie and playing all sorts of pranks on our supervisors and stealing candy from the closet downstairs!
5 yrs. ago: I was 21, and very busy secretly planning going on a mission. I was living in a BYU ward and just working with my bishop there to get everything all taken care of. I think it was in June actually that I got my mission call, which is when my parents found out I was going on a mission. It was awesome!! Sometimes my mom would just burst into tears randomly because she was so worried about me living in the Philippines (and for good reason). I don't know how I survived it. But I sure miss it now.
1 yr ago: I was celebrating my 1-year anniversary with Brandon at the Little America in Salt Lake. Other than that, I was still in the same job and so was Bran. I think the only thing that was different was that we were living in Jason and Shannon's basement.
Yesterday: I worked all day and then hung out at home and pretended to help Brandon put up a little brick retaining wall in our front yard. Then I was totally bugged at some people who came and tried to sell us a $2000 Kirby vacuum. After that we went to keep Tara company for a little while before we all went to bed.
Today: I am excited it's Friday! I'll probably end up leaving work early and tonight we get to babysit Haley! We're taking her swimming tomorrow and we're so excited about it.
5 favorite snax: Airheads, starburst, skittles, jelly bellies, and I actually do like real fruit too. :)
5 favorite books: I don't read much these days but I did like the Twilight series. When I was little it was Nancy Drew and the Boxcar Children.
5 places I would love to run away to: The beach, the Philippines, Australia, Hawaii, any nice resort with a pool.
5 bad habits: Forgetting EVERYTHING I need to do, eating too many treats, being lazy with flossing, going to bed without washing my face, worrying too much.
5 things I would never wear: (you can hold me to this if I ever break down) Pointy shoes, skinny jeans, massive jewelry, high heels, long shirts with spandex underneath.
5 pet peeves: People who are late, people who don't do what they say they'll do, I really can't think of any more than those two.
5 things I like to do: Hang out with Brandon, sleep, go swimming, go on trips, have BBQs in the canyon.
5 favorite TV shows: The Office is about the only one I really care about.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Random Memories
What I was doing 10 yrs. ago: I was 16, just finished with my Sophomore year of high school, which was my first year on the volleyball team. I think I was probably working at Western Watts with Natalie and playing all sorts of pranks on our supervisors and stealing candy from the closet downstairs!
Posted by Stephanie Salmon at 1:18 PM
4 comments:
- Stacey said...
I'm totally with you on the things you will never catch me wearing. Only a very select few can get away with it and so many try. Love the Twilight series. I'm in the middle of her new one "Host", pretty good but not as good and Twilight. Love the office. I remember sophomore volleyball, good times. I still think it's amazing that you pulled off surprising your family about your mission. Have fun baby sitting tonight, we really need to get together.
- June 13, 2008 at 3:06 PM
- Jennie said...
So I totally thought I hated pointed shoes, however I find myself searching for a good pair of them now. And Grant actually wants me to get some. The round ones just aren't doing it with the pants I wear to work right now. So...
- June 13, 2008 at 9:34 PM
- The Ensign's said...
I love The Office!!!!
- June 15, 2008 at 8:18 PM
- Kris said...
Hey- I am so glad to hear that you guys put in that little retaining wall you were telling me about! I want to see it soon - I feel like I haven't talked to you guys for a while. Fun post Steph!
- June 22, 2008 at 1:01 AM


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The world doesn't follow predictable patterns based on averages of long-term probability. Ordinary people apparently know this better than statisticians do.
U.S. HistoryWar and Foreign PolicyHistory of the Austrian School of Economics
While searching through my apartment after a tragic fire, under soot and ash, I found these "lost" Rothbard lectures, recorded at NYU in 1979 and 1980.
Money and BanksMoney and Banking
Loose monetary policy can appear to work so long as real wealth is expanding. But money expansion weakens wealth creation over time, eventually leading to slower growth, lost wealth, and economic busts.
Economic valuation, as such, is only meaningful when related to the possible employments of an economic good, and such employment can only be carried out by acting human beings.
As Murray Rothbard so rightly put it, minimum wage laws translate into "compulsory unemployment." They don't provide any jobs. They only outlaw them.
Marginal tax rates in the 1950s and 1960s don't reflect how much wealthy taxpayers actually paid in taxes. They paid far less than Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks.


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