You must be thinking . . . isn’t that the name of Sandra Leichner”s award-winning quilt?
Tea With Miss D, by Sandra Leichner
Then you immediately thought. Is SHE giving HIM that quilt because HE is HER number one fan?
And then you thought. NO, that’s ridiculous. I’m her number one fan. I DESERVE that quilt much more than he does. I LOVE that quilt. How could she betray me like this, we have so much history? (side thought: I’m sure that restraining order is no longer valid.) If she had only given ME that quilt, I would build a house around it . . . if she had only given IT to ME . . . not Tom . . .
Then you realized, Sandra wouldn’t give Tom that quilt. She knows I love her more than he does. He must mean something else.
Of course I mean something else. T is me (TOM), and D is Dallas, which doesn’t need parentheses. Tomorrow I am traveling to Dallas with friends Kathy and Dot (you’ll learn more about them later), to meet even more friends (from Arkansas and various parts of Texas—which you will also learn more about later), and once we all get together, we going to laugh and laugh, and shop and laugh, and eat and laugh, and . . . see a show.
See a show? What show? This show. . .
It’s a wonderful regional show. There are lots of things I like about it. One of the best things about it is that I get to go. Another thing I like about it, is that it’s easy to get to. Then there are the vendors, and last but definitely not least are the quilts. The entries are always amazing for a regional show. We are talking NATIONAL level talent here. This show should be on everyone’s quilt show schedule.
Beyond putting on a great show, the guild always makes a stunning raffle quilt. This year’s quilt is no exception, see . . .
2010 Dallas Raffle Quilt • Made by Dallas Quilt Guild members • Quilted by Richard Larson
I am looking forward to seeing this show, but more importantly, I’m looking forward to spending time with my friends, both old and new. If you see me at the show, please introduce yourself. I love putting faces with names and there is no better place to meet than at a quilt show.
Dallas in May I will be speaking and doing a workshop for the Dallas Guild in May. I feel like I’ve hit the BIG TIME now. Some of you have heard about my program, but haven’t had a chance to see it, well this is your chance. I always have fun sharing my stories and quilts, so if you are in the area, I would love for you to drop by and say hi.
See you in Dallas!
Tags: Dallas, friends, lecture, quilt, quilt shows, road trips, Sandra Leichner, schedule, workshop
Tom Russell Quilts 
March 10, 2011 at 8:06 am
WHEW WHO! I am going to be at the Dallas Quilt Celebration, will have my first booth there! #42.`
🙂
March 10, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Hey there, this is great news! I’ll be looking for you. Have a hug ready for me when I get there.
March 10, 2011 at 8:37 am
It figures…just figures, that you’ll be at the Dallas show and this will be the first time in years that I won’t be! (Have company coming in for the weekend and can’t be in two places at once…YET!) Grrr! Enjoy the show — it’s one of my fav! Oh, and since I won’t be there to do it for myself…shop, Shop, SHOP!!!!! ;-D
March 10, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Ah, I was hoping you’d be there. I now everyone will miss you being there. Enjoy your company. There are many more quilting adventures to be had and shows to go to.
I’ll let everyone know they need to buy more on your behalf. I know the vendors are going to love us.
March 10, 2011 at 9:28 am
Oh I love road trips; epecially when quilts are involved. Oh yes, and the friends and laughter are always the icing on the cake! I hope you have a wonderful time and come to think about, Dallas is not to far away…hummmm, maybe I’ll see you there ;0)
Ps: I was blessed to be in the presence of Sandra’s quilt in Houston and OMG this quilt rocks!!
March 10, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Road trips are great when shared with friends. Five hours can feel like one. When you in the car alone, singing to yourself, five hours feels like a pain in the butt—literally.
I got to meet Sandra while she at her quilt in Houston. Such a wonderful person, and SO talented. She definitely rocked it out on that quilt. The details are amazing. I love her new book. She tells so much about what went into making it. A fantastic book, no doubt about it.
March 10, 2011 at 9:46 am
Tom…wonderful post!!! Now, you KNOW I am envious of you being in Dallas with friends…especially since some of them are MY friends too. Will think of you all having a blast….so give each other a hug from me. And, live it up…Dallas does have a wonderful quilt show and if that isn’t enough….I can see you all laughing it up from here! Travel safe and tell us all about it, here, when you return. I’m loving your blog…LIKE I KNEW I WOULD!
hugs, pat
March 10, 2011 at 2:16 pm
We’ll be thinking of you too. Trust me, everyone gets a hug. First from me, then from you. Hopefully no ribs will be broken. You know how I can be when I start hugging.
March 10, 2011 at 10:05 am
Oh, I so wish I was with you. Can you pretend I’m there. Hope you have a wonderful and fabulous trip. Enjoy!
March 10, 2011 at 2:14 pm
I wish you could be here too. It is going to be fabulous, but having you here would make it even more fabulouser. 🙂 Love you.
March 10, 2011 at 1:58 pm
You are so funny! You are making a VERY smooth transition into the blogging world! Good for you! Have fun in Dallas! Thanks for the great entertainment!
March 10, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Hi Gari, Thanks. I hope people enjoy reading what is rolling around in my head. It even surprises me sometimes.
With all the friends I have coming to the show, it can’t help to be fun.
March 13, 2011 at 9:18 am
OMG ! ! I am sooooooooo excited about your NEW Blog. This way I can spend more time with you, lol. Our busy life’s sometimes pulls us all in other directions
and although we long to be close as human beings, we have to do those “other” things like “work” (grrr). Bonnie Blue will be in Dallas,swing by and looksie. I wish I could be there I’ve never visited that show but I hear it’s a good one. Well have fun, spend a little money get lots of ideas and come home safe. P.S. You are making me look bad about blogging….I need to get on it. I will Toast a Post in honor of your blog ! Love & hugs Jackie (WHQG)
March 16, 2011 at 10:20 am
Well, hi there. I’m glad you decided to drop. Now it’ll be even more fun to blog. Visiting with friends is always fun. Yes, I did stop by Bonnie Blue. I had a really nice visit. I met Linda Barns. I knew who she was and all that she has done, but I have never actually met her. Yea, me! Thanks for dropping by.
I’m looking forward to sending people your way, but you need to update your blog. I’m sure your puppy has grown. I’m all for seeing more pictures of him.
March 15, 2011 at 2:49 am
Just wanted to say hello! I came across a link to your blog from my dear online friend Pat Eaton.
Enjoy the show and have fun!
Greetings from Germany,
Gaby
March 16, 2011 at 10:20 am
Hi Gaby, Thanks for stopping by. You are very lucky to have Pat as a friend.
March 19, 2011 at 8:32 am
Heck, if I’d known you were gonna be there, I would have called in sick and skipped work to pester you!
March 19, 2011 at 9:26 am
Well, heck. I should have let you know before we hit the road. If you subscribe to the blog you’ll know what I’m up to next. That way we can meet up, if we’re in the same area. How fun would that be?
March 21, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Subscribed I am!
March 22, 2011 at 6:08 am
YEA! I’m glad you’re here.