We are back home at last, after nearly 3 weeks in USA. The first week was at Convention in Portland, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
Congratulations to the Portland Lace Group who hosted the event. Also a big Thank You to everyone I met there for their friendship. My husband was made welcome as well, and we had some enjoyable meals with previously unknown lacemakers, (I cannot use the word "strangers", though!) but we both felt relaxed in their company, as we were welcomed into the group. My 2 classes were Great - I did the beginnings of a Milanese wired flower with Louise Colgan, every morning, and spent the afternoons getting "Knotted" with Elena Dickson. Both teachers were patient and helpful, and excellent teachers, and I "had a Ball" !!! I learned so much, - now I must sit down and do some practice with what I learned!! The vendors were wonderful, and the orders I sent by email were waiting for me to pick up. There were so many goodies to tempt us!!! Then it was on up to Seattle for a stay with our daughter Helen Bell, and the family. 5 years since we last saw them, and the Grandchildren have grown somewhat!!! Helen now owns the pillow I purchased which the Hosts so kindly though of - the foam blocks were "just the thing" for travellers who could not bring pillows with them. One suitcase was opened and checked by Security on the way home - and, strangely,- it was the one with my lacemaking tool kit, and the box of Craft Wires I used in class!!! They must have looked "odd" when the case was X-Rayed!!! It is nice to be home - but with the bonus of so many happy memories. Now to get over the jet-lag, and get down to some lacemaking!!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [email protected] - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
