I’m very behind in posting as once we arrived at Asilomar State Park for our Empty Spools Seminar it was just too time consuming to drag my computer down to the social hall where I could get online to update my blog.  So for the next few weeks I will treat you to more highlights of the trip.

The accomodations and the classes at Empty Spools were unbelievable.  It was so wonderful to be able to spend almost five full days in one class with the same teacher. 

I took a design and innovative piecing class from Janet Fogg.  Corky took an art quilt class in fabric collaging from Susan Carlson.  Frances and Joanne spent their days with Jill Shumacker learning how to machine quilt.

Here are some pics of the results:

Joanne's quilting sample

Frances' quilting sample

Corky and I both changed our design concept/theme after visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  They had a special exhibit on seahorses and we both chose to focus on a seahorse in fabric.  I was sure I had a picture of both of our projects on my camera but if I did it has disappeared.  Mine is on the design wall in the studio so I can take a picture tomorrow and hopefully Corky is bringing hers to TTT tomorrow so I can get a new picture of it to post.  So instead tonight I’ll leave you with a picture of our inspiration.

There are three in the picture – can you find them?