tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15528250248933854392023-11-16T10:47:41.587-08:00Home Inn HamiltonAll things Hamilton Missouri, specifically tourism. Places to eat, places to stay, activities to delight!Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-91486427748905448642021-04-13T14:39:00.011-07:002021-04-14T18:38:59.504-07:00Swingin' Sixties Retreat<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Running With Scissors Quilters</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">are coming to Hotel Hamilton & Event Center for a </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">SWINGIN' SIXTIES RETREAT</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">in Quilt Town, USA - Hamilton Missouri.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">September 21-24, 2021!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.hotel-hamilton/shop" target="_blank">ENROLL TODAY</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3 Night Retreat with 4 instructors and 3 projects ONLY $425!</span></div><br /> <span face="Arial, sans-serif">Join the Running With
Scissors Quilters team for 3 fun-filled days at the Swingin' Sixties
Retreat. You will learn a unique method to make a six-pointed star in a square
using the new Six In A Square© tool. We’ll be making three exciting projects; a
wall hanging, a quilt available in 3 sizes, and a table runner. You may also
choose to learn to use the tool in another way to make a great block.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Six in a Square©
Tool ($36.50 value-included with retreat ticket) is designed to make 60 degree
angled units that are sewn together without any “Y” seams to create a 6 pointed
star in a square. The completed blocks are slightly oversized and trimmed to
perfection with the same tool. It is versatile enough to make 10 different
finished size blocks from 3” to 12” and comes with illustrated step by step
instructions for both left and right handed quilters. The blocks can then be
incorporated into one of your favorite designs, with other traditional blocks,
or in one of our patterns. The possibilities are endless!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PROJECT: CROSSROADS </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Z_PSsks-XjOMzCH-rBE1L9JqtN0zCTeYX-nSdtpOsuuLwhpAnG1_doeXqvsLv7GHu3vHsR35kNPBz2-bi2who53F7XWT4a-dRuufP9bFQtgY8a54TZiwOxMycCtP9PzYm5s67GCyW-GS/s694/crossroads.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="693" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Z_PSsks-XjOMzCH-rBE1L9JqtN0zCTeYX-nSdtpOsuuLwhpAnG1_doeXqvsLv7GHu3vHsR35kNPBz2-bi2who53F7XWT4a-dRuufP9bFQtgY8a54TZiwOxMycCtP9PzYm5s67GCyW-GS/s320/crossroads.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This first
project will introduce you to the Six in a Square tool. Start your journey by
making a stunning 44” square wall hanging that uses full and half stars. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWf-vz37Avhyphenhyphen5Ad3_bevTDnZXyEmNJ-UAxfJHn1N3I7fE0ZXxlnNHRWWrmvR5_WIWqHdmv7kzVlAfFwLAwoqZsFi7LnY_5LkWlg-eDXa_dPWdJryQfZtmb_9G3Mbpa9uMlgSuAWRcHYFj/s694/crossroads+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="693" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWf-vz37Avhyphenhyphen5Ad3_bevTDnZXyEmNJ-UAxfJHn1N3I7fE0ZXxlnNHRWWrmvR5_WIWqHdmv7kzVlAfFwLAwoqZsFi7LnY_5LkWlg-eDXa_dPWdJryQfZtmb_9G3Mbpa9uMlgSuAWRcHYFj/s320/crossroads+2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PROJECT: NESTED STAR SPRINT </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9jSpXV8Kik3SS4NhbM56CLxl7ZSIqZWKPkpaPCiJYcMJxeNzyWiSj5-QR9atWB2ulu5oGkJ6yVkmYalRBQYsRaXn7yODqRrg-q7i560l22WGmRthmNvqInKG3k9_TWV_Cgv-ga-iInjK/s1521/nested+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="1521" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9jSpXV8Kik3SS4NhbM56CLxl7ZSIqZWKPkpaPCiJYcMJxeNzyWiSj5-QR9atWB2ulu5oGkJ6yVkmYalRBQYsRaXn7yODqRrg-q7i560l22WGmRthmNvqInKG3k9_TWV_Cgv-ga-iInjK/s320/nested+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBGTuW1KYWr8sLFf7Cnh8VU4gDyPUEbg1As5KNLV3Fx4M6LFqX0hmdJofgrsoVC0OVb5zQQ_rGpipNt4tQ0Cv8NZ2pYpwwM_TQbkj62kSwmf59bq92fn-50Z_hT2mDZnp_U7MgW2MIf3Y/s1523/nested+holiday.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="1523" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBGTuW1KYWr8sLFf7Cnh8VU4gDyPUEbg1As5KNLV3Fx4M6LFqX0hmdJofgrsoVC0OVb5zQQ_rGpipNt4tQ0Cv8NZ2pYpwwM_TQbkj62kSwmf59bq92fn-50Z_hT2mDZnp_U7MgW2MIf3Y/s320/nested+holiday.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take
your 60 degree skills to the next level and learn the Nested Star Sprint while
creating this beautiful table runner. Once you have learned this technique the
design possibilities are endless.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">PROJECT: FRENCH TWIST </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcpWsoryp4mvc_UP6IBB5tCZ2n6SxZ5oXbh2lQHBBLj5vOYKuvWQkxsVtMVJ_QitiXiR4-n79uxymqQK58ILObLtwqgCO_56FGZXwmd_Ef5YgfdYc_HrvwfAwhBwc0YGxZXhc6prMzPUkC/s700/french+twist+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="599" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcpWsoryp4mvc_UP6IBB5tCZ2n6SxZ5oXbh2lQHBBLj5vOYKuvWQkxsVtMVJ_QitiXiR4-n79uxymqQK58ILObLtwqgCO_56FGZXwmd_Ef5YgfdYc_HrvwfAwhBwc0YGxZXhc6prMzPUkC/s320/french+twist+2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">A colorful
variation on a traditional French Braid quilt. Gather an assortment of your
favorite fabrics, your Six in a Square© tool and “Do the Twist”! Choose the
size project you would like to make: Large (85” x 99”), Medium (66” x 76”), or
Small (51” x 59”).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguve51J3F5jdlaC0L0LJrxfT3gxXnfKP0fIxjkOI8DSCCQbaY41q4L8p-NHkrpX9Chym5PCtqOs8hEs09rOsPdVCcWzUVVkdc9ApJkZmU1Jcmz2ZLe1tludUkUqaCsabzbb9pGhL2YGQSs/s698/french+twist.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="597" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguve51J3F5jdlaC0L0LJrxfT3gxXnfKP0fIxjkOI8DSCCQbaY41q4L8p-NHkrpX9Chym5PCtqOs8hEs09rOsPdVCcWzUVVkdc9ApJkZmU1Jcmz2ZLe1tludUkUqaCsabzbb9pGhL2YGQSs/s320/french+twist.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BONUS PROJECT: 12 POINTED STAR SPRINT </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Eager for more…?? This optional session will teach the 12-Pointed Star Sprint by making a 12” block. After making the block, we will get the design juices flowing by discussing how color placement provides limitless variations. This bonus project is an additional pattern fee of only $7.50!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhtgjFp04vIBlMP3FRX6U9cm8kHuEFtHikqnNrXtqUxj13FCHBKKelXKT6vdJdn1PrVkidygCJZ9RkTGCdmyilKn7NYkGP7dJGWeZi6Ya5-TA0prPjVN-Mawp8vFzbor4LcIhkcZmjwoX/s685/12+point+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="685" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhtgjFp04vIBlMP3FRX6U9cm8kHuEFtHikqnNrXtqUxj13FCHBKKelXKT6vdJdn1PrVkidygCJZ9RkTGCdmyilKn7NYkGP7dJGWeZi6Ya5-TA0prPjVN-Mawp8vFzbor4LcIhkcZmjwoX/w218-h217/12+point+2.jpg" width="218" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihT_JDXVkAf0pQFXfRb62qQXJFyZAFbfU4Lc6oo2Asf5SRip9f4wkKU1RRmPzaTXdlKZ1lEUaXmnHuQYafy7N1nvOnuraS43G6ge9xsuvOn4yVHUXe-GDuZvMY3kVJI4oz61tjGi8o3B-y/s695/12+point.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="683" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihT_JDXVkAf0pQFXfRb62qQXJFyZAFbfU4Lc6oo2Asf5SRip9f4wkKU1RRmPzaTXdlKZ1lEUaXmnHuQYafy7N1nvOnuraS43G6ge9xsuvOn4yVHUXe-GDuZvMY3kVJI4oz61tjGi8o3B-y/w210-h215/12+point.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;">3 day Retreat with
check-in beginning @ 2 pm Tuesday September 21st. Check out Friday September
24th 11am***. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><u><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Swingin' Sixties Retreat
Includes</span></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 12pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meet &
Greet with your 4 instructors<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3-4 lectures/projects<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Open Sew Time<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 nights of Retreat Style Lodging (twin size beds, no
bunks)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 catered dinners (lunch on your own each day)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 morning continental breakfast<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Snacks, Coffee, Tea and water always available<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Swag
and Prizes</span></li>
</ul><div>ALL OF THIS for only $425! So put on your saddle shoes and pack your poodle skirt and then join us in Quilt Town, USA!!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.hotel-hamilton.com/product-page/running-with-scissors-quilters" target="_blank">REGISTER NOW</a><br /></span></div>
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YOUR EDUCATORS: </span></u></i></b><b><i><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Heidi Chase, Ellen
Cicak, Kathy Webb, Dot Fabian</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJErwIZagozOH8nCSuw7DMk69jShoDlQYvZSfS-hRSuR4UK1Lbz7Rr8S1SEDdFgnvld4ZHJVymBnEYGFZGxjUrm9ncynxVQg09iW5Esh86DTEnjFv5NQQtkCAzJzwBccIksLBPHK9k0IoA/s704/RWSQ+headshots.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="703" data-original-width="704" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJErwIZagozOH8nCSuw7DMk69jShoDlQYvZSfS-hRSuR4UK1Lbz7Rr8S1SEDdFgnvld4ZHJVymBnEYGFZGxjUrm9ncynxVQg09iW5Esh86DTEnjFv5NQQtkCAzJzwBccIksLBPHK9k0IoA/s320/RWSQ+headshots.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are a team of energetic quilting instructors. We truly enjoy quilting and we love to share by teaching classes, sharing quilts in trunk shows, lecturing and demonstrating. We have a passion for quilting and have furthered this by becoming Certified Studio 180 Design Instructors. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">We also love to design patterns and tools and enjoy the creativity of freehand </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">long-arming. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">In addition to creating patterns for Running with Scissors Quilters, the team has been published in </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">Fons and Porter and has several patterns in the Studio 180 Design pattern line. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We have recently branched into tool design, releasing Corner Pop II and Corner Pop III </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">in collaboration with Studio 180 </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">Design.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We’re proud to have quilts published in Hidden Treasures and</span> Royal Treasures <span> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">by Studio 180 Design, Deb Tucker and Accent on Angles by Susan Purney.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-c114f42a-7fff-8eb1-f65c-9172f7b917f8"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">We would love to share the Joy of Quilting with you. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">To learn more about the Running With Scissors Gals please visit their <a href="https://runningwithscissorsquilters.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">You can also follow them on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rwsquilters/" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;" target="_blank">Instagram</a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;"> and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Running.with.Scissors.quilters" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;" target="_blank">Facebook</a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66VcWLNVx8-qFSYqo9x0u7kQtUhdSPnFzvsLr-DZDW3EsZba3eyrJpZp_UjXYomxrxgnF-1dTMaXMTj5CP2npi_RIlGG3DLfrCUjPnb6zGnb6tb5b8S5MKbqY9fjIAswGX17t5eJM-ODY/s2048/Hotel+Hamilton-42.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66VcWLNVx8-qFSYqo9x0u7kQtUhdSPnFzvsLr-DZDW3EsZba3eyrJpZp_UjXYomxrxgnF-1dTMaXMTj5CP2npi_RIlGG3DLfrCUjPnb6zGnb6tb5b8S5MKbqY9fjIAswGX17t5eJM-ODY/s320/Hotel+Hamilton-42.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hotel Hamilton Retreat Lodging</div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><b><u><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tentative Schedule:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; width: 416px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td colspan="2" nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 312pt;" valign="bottom" width="416"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Tuesday, Sept 21, 2021<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">2:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Check in and Set Up Sewing Space *<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">5:30<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Dinner<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">6:00-8:30<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Crossroads - Session 1<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">8:30-9:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Guided Sew<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">9:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Open Sew<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td colspan="2" nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 312pt;" valign="bottom" width="416"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Wednesday, Sept 22, 2021<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">7:30-9:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Breakfast<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">9:00-11:30<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Crossroads - Session 2<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">11:30-12:30<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Crossroads Wrap-up and Guided Sew<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">12:30-5:30<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">12-5:30 Lunch on your own. Open Sew/ Shopping, etc.<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">5:30<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Dinner<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">6:00-8:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">French Twist - Session 1<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">8:00-9:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Guided Sew<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">9:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Open Sew<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td colspan="2" nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 312pt;" valign="bottom" width="416"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Thursday, Sept 23,2021<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">7:30-9:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Breakfast<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">9:00-12:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">French Twist - Session 2<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">12:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Lunch on your own. Open Sew/Shopping<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 23pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">1:30<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 23pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">1:30 (optional) 12 point Star Lecture (this is a bonus class. An additional fee of $7.50)<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">5:30<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Catered Dinner<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">6:00-8:30<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Lecture Nested Star Sprint<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">8:30-9:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Guided Sew<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td colspan="2" nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 312pt;" valign="bottom" width="416"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Friday, Sept 24, 2021<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">7:30-9:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Breakfast<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">9:00-9:30<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Goodbye for now<u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 14.5pt;"><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 65.65pt;" valign="bottom" width="88"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">9:30-11:00<u></u><u></u></span></p></td><td nowrap="" style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; height: 14.5pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 246.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="328"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Clean up and Check out. ***</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Each project will
include the pattern and instruction to complete the project. A materials list
will be emailed to each participant by July 1st, 2021.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBH4daW41kf0-GLfirsTnnjQ8jkKdJ2IZ7P5TorPuy-humvoC509qaYWcbZqPFzFcj588HB7uyNesXQg6l3UW8Hptd5KLqw-Lo6ON-y3SvIhN3TFLQ2xAQSD7Jidn59NvpcOCROIxA_z9i/s2048/20190228_152725.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1216" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBH4daW41kf0-GLfirsTnnjQ8jkKdJ2IZ7P5TorPuy-humvoC509qaYWcbZqPFzFcj588HB7uyNesXQg6l3UW8Hptd5KLqw-Lo6ON-y3SvIhN3TFLQ2xAQSD7Jidn59NvpcOCROIxA_z9i/s320/20190228_152725.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="text-align: left;">Our sewing hall will
knock your socks off! Each guest will have their own 6 foot table and a chair.
and plenty of outlets. The lighting is wonderful. We provide ironing stations
at each block of tables (6-8 guests share), but you are welcome to bring your
own mini iron for your station. You may consider bringing a extra chair
pad-especially if you have a favorite! </span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEAcAwV-Sksc13kw9PLKJgO263Gt_YPCv7oiv3AGo5TBhynmcpKBHmxJEN9U41Oev5QVi4-XwpvGgOSCoEuffr0coduhRSj0cvbrlurNdvlRaEe9Q0eS9QnUaR_kPgpwTJqps3RGn8AZN/s2048/20190228_173657.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEAcAwV-Sksc13kw9PLKJgO263Gt_YPCv7oiv3AGo5TBhynmcpKBHmxJEN9U41Oev5QVi4-XwpvGgOSCoEuffr0coduhRSj0cvbrlurNdvlRaEe9Q0eS9QnUaR_kPgpwTJqps3RGn8AZN/s320/20190228_173657.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We also have free WIFI and 2 massage chairs in the hall. Sew a lot, then massage a little, or visa
versa. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">*Bring your own machine
or RENT one during your stay. To rent, add product to cart called "Sewing
Machine Kit Rental"</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">**Guests may check-in a
day early for an additional fee, by selecting the option in your cart.
Breakfast is included for that extra morning.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">***Additionally you may
extend your stay thru the end of the week for <a href="http://www.missouriquiltco.com" target="_blank">Missouri Star's</a> annual <a href="https://blog.missouriquiltco.com/?s=birthday+bash" target="_blank">Birthday Bash</a> for check out Sunday September 26th 11am (3 nights) at the discounted rate
of $100. Limited Space Available. If you choose to extend you will NOT be
required to vacate your sewing space until Sunday morning by 11:00am. Breakfast
is included each additional morning. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ANOTHER BONUS?? For guests extending past the retreat and into the weekend... you will receive FREE admission to the <a href="https://www.missouriquiltmuseum.com/upcoming-shows" target="_blank">Missouri Quilt Museum</a>, right here in Hamilton. That weekend in our Show Me Gallery, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif">we will be featuring</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> none other than</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> Running With Scissors Quilters in their exhibit "Designer's Journey"</span></p>
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your stay as comfortable as possible. Our boutique-esque guests suites include:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5 twin beds in each
room. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Living Room/TV shared
with the suite next door.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1(suite 4)-2 bathrooms -
with exterior vanities for more gals to get ready at once! </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Endless HOT
water!! </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pillowtop mattresses and
soft linens!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Complimentary ear plugs
( you are welcome)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Complimentary
toiletries- shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, shower cap, lotion, make-up
wipes. There is also a blow dryer in each suite.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Individual guest towels,
hand towels, washclothes.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Charging cubes with
multiple outlets and USB ports at each night stand</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Temperature controlled
bedrooms.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Temperature controlled
living rooms. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f666618c-7fff-815e-66e4-a148baed398a"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our entire facility including guest rooms and event hall are on ground level. No stairs required.</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; margin: 12pt 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Retreat tickets are
non-refundable.Organizers reserve the right to cancel the retreat if minimum
enrollment has not been achieved by June 23, 2021. You would then receive a
100% refund of the registration fee and any additional products purchased on
this site for the retreat. We suggest you purchase travel insurance when you
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> We look forward to having you join us in <a href="http://www.cityofhamiltonmo.com/" target="_blank">Hamilton Missouri</a> September 21-24, 2021. See you soon!</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>For more retreat information and releases please subscribe to our newsletter at www.hotel-hamilton.com</o:p></p>Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-18796238240574245242021-02-01T12:14:00.002-08:002021-02-01T16:26:41.181-08:00Spring Into Spring Craft Show<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikixT1MoKzKb6ufj3oITVpWGD35WgKyjya2io242Tc26jIlds3OczgDb8DERevtpgwowrIwSQXkNDwAHPP2Y_yiAc22TdTLYp2RhUZj0ubkNOPxsxxUX2RmKeEzlYPH7XswUDCTFUAXGej/s1650/Spring+Into+Spring+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikixT1MoKzKb6ufj3oITVpWGD35WgKyjya2io242Tc26jIlds3OczgDb8DERevtpgwowrIwSQXkNDwAHPP2Y_yiAc22TdTLYp2RhUZj0ubkNOPxsxxUX2RmKeEzlYPH7XswUDCTFUAXGej/w640-h494/Spring+Into+Spring+Logo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> We are excited to bring to Hotel Hamilton, </div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Leslie Jo's Boutique for their </p><p style="text-align: center;">Spring into Spring Craft Show. </p><p style="text-align: center;">April 24th 2021 from 9 am-9pm.</p><p style="text-align: center;">703 West Berry St. Hamilton, MO</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/711545419420235?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A%2229%22%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22plan_user_associated%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&notif_id=1612209942071386&notif_t=plan_user_associated&ref=notif">SEE MORE ABOUT THE EVENT HERE</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Local Missouri vendors will be selling their products including </p><p style="text-align: center;">JEWELRY</p><p style="text-align: center;">HANDMADE SOAPS</p><p style="text-align: center;">FREEZE DRIED CANDIES</p><p style="text-align: center;">HOME DECOR</p><p style="text-align: center;">& MORE</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">WE look forward to having you join us! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Vendor applications available by calling Dakota 435-849-2564 or emailing dakotaredford@gmail.com</p>Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-75099686670672044782020-01-22T06:49:00.000-08:002020-01-22T11:36:27.453-08:002 Crazy Ladies are on their way back!<h3 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last fall these two crazy ladies (to know them is to love them!) came to Hamilton to host a retreat at <a href="http://www.hotel-hamilton.com/">Hotel Hamilton</a>. They are a bundle of joy! We laughed, then laughed and laughed some more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />To follow Karen and her amazing brain find her at <a href="http://www.redbirdquiltco.com/">Redbird Quilt Co</a> and follow her on Instagram @redbirdquiltco or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedbirdQuiltCo/">facebook</a> </span><br />
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Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0703 W Berry St, Hamilton, MO 64644, USA39.7417539 -94.00844760000001115.0143749 -135.3170416 64.4691329 -52.699853600000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-54410157133680178802020-01-20T09:58:00.000-08:002020-01-20T09:58:02.766-08:00ICE StormI come from a land of a lot of snow...the greatest snow on earth, actually..... UTAH!!<br />
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Snow has never intimidated me, or kept me from going out and getting things done.<br />
However, the ice that we experience in Missouri is not snow! It's a death defying roller coaster with no brakes!! Just leaving the driveway is near impossible! You would think this would be a problem, but nope!! I just soak it in. We play games, watch movies, sew, and craft! The Redford's look forward to a good ice storm or freezing rain because it helps us slow down and enjoy each other!!<br />
The last two weekends we have been "iced in" and I have ZERO complaints!!Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0Home Inn Hamilton39.698294 -94.01914629999998914.970908499999997 -135.3277403 64.4256795 -52.710552299999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-19103781733372940282020-01-13T11:23:00.000-08:002020-01-18T09:54:20.922-08:00A Memory QuiltFour years ago, after visiting the Bed & Breakfast with the boys, we decided to ask our guests to help us with a special project.<br />
How great would it be to make a quilt, one block each representing our guests. It was a little far fetched at the time to think I would ever have more than just a wall hanging. However, guests responded with so many BEAUTIFUL blocks. I just pieced together the last of this Quilt. It will be our "first four years". It is incredible to look at each of these blocks, to think of the guests, the memories!<br />
I look forward to the next four years with great joy! I am so blessed!!Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-91650169956905046492019-12-31T11:23:00.001-08:002020-01-20T07:39:12.220-08:002020...welcome!!2020 began wonderfully with sunny skies, time with family and some quilting!!<br />
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We are excited for all the new adventures 2020 will bring us and all the new guests and familiar faces too!<br />
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Expect to see a few things from us in 2020<br />
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<li>Cameron will head out on his mission for the <a href="http://churchofjesuschrist.org/">Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints</a> - he reports to the mission on February 19th and will serve 2 years in the Czech Slovak Mission!</li>
<li>Phase 2 of the Pond Project</li>
<li>A brand new garden spot and some delicious fruits from our trees!</li>
<li>A zipline in the backyard</li>
<li>A dirt bike track (way out back)</li>
<li>Dakota is hoping to complete a few quilts!</li>
<li>She is also hoping for a little bit of renovation on a treehouse closet!</li>
<li>More baby animals-hoping for puppies!!</li>
<li>Phase 2 of the <a href="http://www.missouriquiltmuseum.com/">Missouri Quilt Museum </a>--so excited!</li>
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The businesses in Hamilton have a lot planned as well. Here are just a few of the activities planned:<br />
VISIT HAMILTON MISSOURI 2020<br />
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JANUARY 18 “Snowed In” Craft Day- Hamilton Event Center<br />
1-31 “Snowed In” Quilt Show- Missouri Quilt Mus.<br />
FEBRUARY 15 th Lakeview Mouse Races<br />
29 th Men’s Chili Cookoff<br />
MARCH 13th “Feeling Lucky” Pot of Gold Treasure Hunt<br />
1-31 Good as Gold Quilt Show- Missouri Quilt Mus.<br />
APRIL 4 th Pothole Festival<br />
11th Easter Hunt &amp; Celebration<br />
MAY 16 th Butterfly Festival<br />
1-31 Butterfly Quilt Show – Missouri Quilt Museum<br />
JUNE 11-12 th Missouri Star Academy<br />
10-13th Chalk the Block -Missouri Quilt Museum<br />
JULY 4 th Hamilton Celebrates 4 th of July<br />
3rd Old Glory Craft Day - Hamilton Event Center<br />
1-31 Land that I Love Quilt Show – Missouri Quilt Museum<br />
AUGUST 14-16 th NW MO Steam and Gas Engine Show<br />
1-31st Block the Block Quilt Show - Missouri Quilt Mus.<br />
SEPTEMBER 24-25 th Missouri Star Quilt Birthday Bash<br />
25-26 th J. C. Penney Days<br />
26 th Hamilton .1K Marathon<br />
26 th Hamilton “Anything Goes” Car Show<br />
OCTOBER 1-31 Scarecrow Festival/Contest<br />
17-18 th Steam &amp; Gas Engine Fall Festival<br />
5-31 “Pumpkin Patch” Quilt Exhibit<br />
NOVEMBER 1-30 Scarecrow Festival<br />
1-14 “Pumpkin Patch” Quilt Exhibit<br />
DECEMBER 5 th Christmas Expo<br />
5 th Hamilton Holiday Home Tour<br />
5th, 12, 19th Christmas Quilt Show – Missouri Quilt Museum<br />
16-20th Hamilton Christmas Creche Display - Hamilton Event Center<br />
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Visit Hamilton at: www.visithamiltonmo.com<br />
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ATTRACTIONS: Missouri Star Quilt Company – 12 different quilt shops!<br />
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J. C. Penney Museum<br />
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J. C. Penney Boyhood Home<br />
Missouri Quilt Museum<br />
NW MO Steam &amp; Gas Engine Grounds<br />
Hamilton Butterfly Park<br />
Highway 13 Butterfly Trail<br />
World’s Largest Spool of Thread<br />
<br />Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-1571175245059878282019-12-09T16:19:00.000-08:002020-01-18T09:45:55.686-08:00Open Sew Day at Hotel Hamilton<div style="text-align: center;">
Once a month we hold and Open Sew day at <a href="http://www.hotel-hamilton.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Hamilton & Event Center</a></div>
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This gives all of us an opportunity to get together, visit and work on projects! </div>
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Bring your UFO's</div>
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Start a new project</div>
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Come and visit with friends</div>
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Bring a hand sewing project</div>
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Finish the binding</div>
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No charge, JUST come!!</div>
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For a full calendar of Open Sew Dates <a href="https://visithamiltonmo.com/hamilton-events/">www.visithamiltonmo.com</a></div>
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Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-30298983998978156182019-12-02T16:19:00.000-08:002020-01-18T09:44:49.118-08:00Party with the Doan Girls in Hamilton!!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Jenny Doan and her daughter Natatlie, and daughter in law Misty are doing their first ever retreat together!! It is going to be one for the books, and I am so excited to be a part of it.</div>
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The retreat will be happening at two locations, the Sewing Center of <a href="http://www.missouriquiltco.com/" target="_blank">Missouri Star Quilt Company</a> and at the Event Center of <a href="http://www.hotel-hamilton.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Hamilton</a>. </div>
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We are so excited to announce the first ever <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-venue-for-for-the-1st-ever-doan-girls-retreat-february-18-21-2020-tickets-85155796279?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank">Doan Girls Retreat</a> coming to Quilt Town USA in February 2020. Imagine spending time learning from the one and only Jenny Doan and her girls, Natalie and Misty. They truly are an inspiring, fun loving family. Their quick wit and sense of humor will keep you in stitches. You will love spending time sewing and laughing with the Doan girls.</div>
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All of the projects are yet to be determined, but don't worry, you will love them!! There will be a couple of large quilts and a couple of smaller projects to work on. All of the fabric you need will be supplied (minus the backing). You only need to bring your favorite basic sewing supplies and notions. You can bring your own sewing machine or you can reserve a sewing machine online. The shops will be open if you happen to forget something or need a new spool of thread! Jenny and her girls will be sharing their favorite quilts, patterns, notions, and more. Please come and join us for our very first Doan Girls Retreat in Hamilton, Missouri.</div>
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All of our handicapped guests for the Doans Girls Retreat will be placed at Hotel Hamilton (703 West Berry Street) where all rooms are ADA compliant.</div>
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Hotel Hamilton is a retreat style hotel in Hamilton, Missouri. The hotel is made up of 6 guest suites. Each suite includes 2 bedrooms, 3-4 bathrooms and a sitting room with cable TV. Each bedroom is a shared room and has 5 twin beds. Essentially your shared suite will have 10 guests (all of the same gender) and you will share 3-4 bathrooms in your suite. All suites are on ground level. The sewing space is just steps away in the event hall.</div>
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In the event hall each retreater will enjoy 6 feet of table sewing space with great lighting in a beautiful and large room for the entire group. Sewing Machine Kits are available, if needed, during your stay although we encourage you to bring the machine you are familiar with. Group cutting and ironing stations are provided.</div>
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We have a full open kitchen available for guest use during your stay including ice machine, microwaves, fridge, etc.</div>
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<span style="padding-top: 0px;">Hotel Hamilton is 7 blocks from Missouri Star Quilt Company and it's Sewing Center. Shuttle services are provided by Hotel Hamilton for all retreaters to and from Missouri Star Quilt and other locations within the city limits of Hamilton.</span></div>
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<em style="padding-top: 0px;">If you are wanting to get an early start on the retreat or your flight brings you to Hamilton Monday, you may check in after 4:00 pm. The cost ia $50 per person per night and is payable when you arrive.</em></div>
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Missouri Star Quilt Company Retreat Center<br />
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<span style="color: #6f7287; font-size: 14.9333px; padding-top: 0px;">Sewing tables - </span><span style="color: #6f7287; font-size: 14.9333px;">We do have assigned seating for sewing. If you are traveling with friends and would like to sit together to sew, please contact: lucinda.morris@missouriquiltco.com.</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; padding-top: 0px;">Meals - </span><span style="font-weight: 700;">Eight</span> meals are provided with each retreat. A continental breakfast will be served Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday mornings. Friday will be a hot Farewell Breakfast. All starting at 8:00 am. Our continental breakfast includes cereal, oatmeal, toast, bagels, yogurt, cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs, & fresh fruit. Lunch and dinner will be provided by our local caterers.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; padding-top: 0px;">Snack Table</span> - We set out a snack table and encourage you to bring a snack to share with the group.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; padding-top: 0px;">Shipping</span> - There is free shipping for all of our United States guests who spend over $100 in the shops. We have reduced shipping rates for our foreign customers.</div>
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<span style="color: #6f7287; font-size: 14.9333px;">You can bring your unfinished projects from home, or drop in at our stores in town to purchase anything you may want to start something new. PLUS.....our sewing/activity and kitchen areas are available for you to use 24 hrs. a day! And, when you're ready to turn in, you'll sleep like a log in our comfy, cozy beds.</span></h2>
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WHAT WE'LL PROVIDE:</div>
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+ 8 Meals</div>
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+ Unlimited access to our spacious and well-lit sewing space</div>
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+ Tables for cutting<br />
+ Ironing boards and irons<br />
+ Sewing tables and electrical outlets<br />
+ A full kitchen (microwave, stove, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher)<br />
+ Dishes, mugs, flatware<br />
+ Two coffee pots<br />
+ Super comfy, cozy beds<br />
+ Bed linens and towels<br />
+ Sewing machines available for use during retreat as available.<br />
+ "Sewing essentials" kit (cutting board, rotary cutter, ruler, scissors) available for use during retreat as available.</div>
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+ Sewing machine (optional, we do have machines to use)</div>
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+Thread if you are using our <a href="http://www.babylock.com/" target="_blank">Babylocks</a><br />
+ Power strip or extension cord<br />
+ Cutting board, cutter, rulers, scissors (optional, we have "sewing essentials" kits to use)<br />
+ Ironing board and iron (optional -- we will have some available for use)<br />
+ Food or Soda (dining options listed above and Hy-Klas Grocery Store 1/2 block from the retreat center)<br />
+ Casual, comfy attire<br />
+ Personal toiletries, blow dryer, ear plugs and pj's<br />
+ Something cushy for your "tushy" (optional)<br />
+ Personal sewing lamp (optional)</div>
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We are located 15 minutes east of I-35 and MO Hwy 36, approximately 60 miles north of Kansas City. If you are flying in, you'll want to fly into Kansas City International airport. We are a little over an hour from the airport</div>
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REFUND POLICY: This is a NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION. In the event that you register than are unable to come, you may transfer this registration to someone else.<br />
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QUESTIONS? Contact us at lucinda.morris@missouriquiltco.com</div>
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Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-54498191942589254642019-11-25T16:18:00.000-08:002019-11-25T16:18:14.014-08:00Days for Girls holds training event at Hotel HamiltonDakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-38421468183274591262019-11-20T16:07:00.002-08:002020-01-18T10:26:27.249-08:00Hamilton Christmas Creche Display<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hamilton will host it's first annual Christmas Creche Display this coming December. Host Dakota Redford said " I have been collecting nativity for many years and love to share my collection with anyone who would like to see it. I knew that there are other collectors that feel the same way, so I decided to create this free event for the community"<br />
Redford has more than 200 nativity in her collection will have them available for viewing from Wednesday December 18- Sunday December 22nd. She is also inviting anyone else who would like to share their displays as well. "We will have quite the variety with many community members also donating nativity" she said. "We will also have light refreshments and areas for people to gather and visit. A great way to bring in the holiday together."<br />
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The Christmas Creche Display will be open for viewing on the following dates/times:<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Wednesday December 18th 4-8pm<br />Thursday December 19th 4-8pm<br />Friday December 20th 4-8pm<br />Saturday December 21st 10am -2pm<br />Sunday December 22nd 4-8pm<br />Light refreshments will be served.</span></h4>
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For those who would like to display their nativities....Items can be taken to Hotel Hamilton & Event Center on Monday December 16 and Tuesday December 17 from 4-8pm.<br />
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Call or text Dakota at 435-849-2564 with any questions.<br />
<br />Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-49514477892365457422019-11-11T12:39:00.000-08:002019-11-20T16:09:38.429-08:00Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton Missouri- phase 2Work has started on the Phase Two renovations of the Missouri Quilt Museum. The<br />
museum is located in the 100-year-old former Hamilton High School. Phase Two renovations<br />
will include the buildings gymnasium and lower level.<br />
Spokesperson for the museum, Dakota Redford, said the renovations will include a<br />
second quilt gallery, 4 new exhibits, and several hands-on classrooms. Redford also announced<br />
a special permanent display for the second gallery.<br />
“We are extremely excited to announce that the Missouri Quilt Museum has partnered<br />
with the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, and will host a permanent gallery for<br />
the National Quilt Museum.” “The National Quilt Museum has one of the best and most<br />
comprehensive quilt collections in the world.” Redford said. “We will be hosting a revolving<br />
exhibit of their quilts.”<br />
The National Quilt Museum Gallery will be located in the gymnasium section of the<br />
building. The collection will be rotated quarterly, Redford said. “We will have a fresh exhibit<br />
from the National Quilt Museum every three months. And with our other galleries, there will be<br />
something new every month at the museum.”<br />
Planned exhibits FOR Phase Two include Elias Howe’s Workshop, a Native American<br />
exhibit, and Underground Railroad Quilt exhibit and a Flour Sack exhibit.<br />
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“The Missouri Quilt Museum is not a traditional quilt museum,” Redford said. “In<br />
addition to numerous quilt displays, we are presenting a series of exhibits that tell the history of<br />
quilting in North America. Quilts have played an important role in our history,” Redford said,<br />
“and we want to tell that story.<br />
Redford cited the current Log Cabin Exhibit at the museum. “We have on display a quilt<br />
that was made in 1834. It is a paper piece quilt in which pieces of fabric were cut and sewn onto<br />
pieces of paper as the quilt was being made. As paper was scarce in those days, handwritten<br />
letters were cut up and used as the paper to make the quilt,” Redford said. “And back then,<br />
quilts were made for warmth, so the pieces of the paper were left in the quilt. You can find out<br />
what was actually happening back in 1834 by reading the snippets of letters used in this quilt.”<br />
The museum also has over 500 toy sewing machines on display, thimbles from around the<br />
world, and a growing collection of antique sewing machines and irons. Outside of the museum<br />
is the World’s Largest Spool of Thread. The spool stands 22 feet tall and contains over 1 million<br />
yards of thread.<br />
The Missouri Quilt Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A $10<br />
donation is requested as the price of admission. Private tours are also available. Information<br />
can be found online at <a href="http://www.missouriquiltmuseum.com/">www.missouriquiltmuseum.com</a> or by calling 435-849-2564.Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-2908424677124244152019-11-04T12:38:00.000-08:002019-11-20T16:16:29.046-08:00Home Inn Hamilton celebrates 4th BirthdayWe are delighted to have just celebrated 4 years of calling Hamilton home!!<br />
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A lot has happened, changed and developed over the past 4 years, but nothing has been as dramatic as the relationships we have been blessed to build with thousands of guests. Thank you for sharing your lives with us! What an amazing journey!<br />
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Here is a link to our original post about the BnB...<br />
<span style="background-color: #edf4ff; color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">https://homeinnhamilton.blogspot.com/2015/10/we-are-home-inn-hamilton.html</span><br />
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And finally good pictures more than 3 years later..<span style="background-color: #edf4ff; color: #888888; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">https://homeinnhamilton.blogspot.com/2019/01/dream-do-come-true.html</span><br />
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WE have come a long way and we are so delighted to have been on this adventure with all of you!!Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-5706157197050591932019-10-30T12:39:00.000-07:002019-11-20T16:17:47.290-08:00KT & Friends RetreatWe are 3 weeks past the KT and Friends retreat with Lynne Hagemeier (Kansas Troubles), Barb & Mary (Me & My Sister) and Jenny Doan (Missouri Star Quilt Company). Over 90 quilters gathered for the retreat held at Hotel Hamilton in Hamilton Missouri.<br />
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Creative projects, delicious food and lots of friendship fun and laughter!!<br />
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Big thank you to Lynne & Kathy for planning such an amazing week! And thank you to Barb and Mary and Jenny for joining in on the fun! It was a blast ladiesDakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-66722576371232357482019-10-30T12:33:00.000-07:002020-01-18T10:26:20.263-08:00Hamilton's First SnowThe first snow of the season flew yesterday and Hamilton Missouri residents awoke to a thin layer of the cold white stuff on the ground.<br />
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Although unusual to have snow in October, not unusual is for that sun to rise and melt it all off before noon. And that is pretty close to how it went down. Now again, day 2 and snow flurries are flying outside and the kids still haven't donned their Halloween Costumes. Pull out the snow suits and bundle up the kiddos because we are expected to receive a few more inches tonight!</div>
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Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-56627202554035315042019-05-11T05:54:00.000-07:002019-05-11T06:03:57.311-07:00Quilt City USA and Quilt Town USA United in Education of Textile ArtPress Release:
Missouri Quilt Museum will Feature a Permanent Exhibit of
Quilts from The Collection of The National Quilt Museum
Rotating Exhibit will bring the quilts of the most respected modern quilters to Missouri Quilt Museum
visitors.<br />
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Hamilton, MO, 5/10/19: The Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton, MO and <a href="https://quiltmuseum.org/" target="_blank">The National Quilt Museum</a>
in Paducah, KY have finalized an agreement that will bring the most respected and well-known collection
of modern quilts to visitors to Hamilton, MO all the time.<br />
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The National Quilt Museum has one of the most well-known and respected <a href="https://quiltmuseum.org/visit/current-exhibits/" target="_blank">collections</a> of modern quilts
in the world. The Collection is made up of over 600 quilts representing the best-of-the-best in quilting
from 1980 to present. National Quilt Museum CEO, Frank Bennett stated, “The mission of The National
Quilt Museum is to promote the growth and expansion of quilting by bringing the work of today’s
quilters to <a href="https://quiltmuseum.org/education/adult-workshops/" target="_blank">new audiences</a>. We love working with other organizations that share our passion for quilting
and we look forward to having an exhibit at The Missouri Quilt Museum. This is going to be an exciting
venue for quilt and art enthusiasts.”<br />
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When the museum opens in Fall 2019, the
<a href="http://www.missouriquiltmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Missouri Quilt Museum</a> founders Ryan and Dakota Redford said, “We are delighted to partner with the
National Quilt Museum. We share in their desires to provide a forum that increases awareness and
promotes visibility to the arts throughout the country. The expertise and professionalism of The
National Quilt Museum will be a highlight to The Missouri Quilt Museum experience, right here in
Hamilton Missouri.”<br />
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<b><u>About the National Quilt Museum </u></b><br />
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Now in its 27th year, the National Quilt Museum promotes the growth and expansion of quilting by
bringing the work of today’s quilters to new audiences through exhibits, education programs,
preservation, and advocacy efforts. Their primary campus in Paducah, KY sees <a href="https://quiltmuseum.org/visit/" target="_blank">visitors</a> annually from all
50 states and over 40 foreign countries. Between in facility and travelling exhibits, more than 150,000
people per year experience the art form in person through museum efforts.<br />
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The museum is committed to teaching the next generation of quilters, and its education programs
annually attract more than 4,000 young people and adults. Educational opportunities include the School
Block Challenge, Quilt Camp, and the museum’s acclaimed hands-on program, The Creative Stitch, in
which people of all ages with no previous experience learn to make a quilt block.<br />
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The National Quilt Museum has won the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years,
making it one of the top tourist attractions by visitor review. The museum made Southern Living’s “Top
15 Museums in the South” list in 2017, and it has been mentioned in Midwest Living, CNN Travel,
National Geographic, USA Today, National Geographic, and many more. For more information go to
www.quiltmuseum.org.<br />
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<b><u>About the Missouri Quilt Museum</u></b><br />
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The Missouri Quilt Museum will be opening in the original Hamilton High School built in 1921, located at
300 East Bird, in Hamilton, Missouri. The building will undergo extensive renovations, however, it will
maintain its original character as a 100-year-old historic schoolhouse. The Missouri Quilt Museum will
complement the National Quilt Museum by telling the history of Quilting through exhibits and stories.
There will be hands on exhibits as well as those that bring to life the history and passion of quilting
throughout the years. Not only will you find some of the best quilts ever made displayed in multiple
quilt galleries, but also antique machines including featherweights and treadles and an outstanding
variety of over 500 vintage toy sewing machines. With the help of quilters around the world, we are
also creating the world’s largest thimble collection for display. You may have already heard about the
22 foot tall World’s Largest Spool of Thread that greets guests to the museum; our first interactive
exhibit. Bring some thread and add to it!<br />
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Hamilton Missouri is home to <a href="https://www.missouriquiltco.com/">Missouri Star Quilt Company</a> which operates 12 quilt shops in Hamilton.
They have revitalized Hamilton and turned it into Quilt Town, USA! Hamilton is the perfect venue for
the Missouri Quilt Museum. Our museum has been featured in Bill on the Road, Missouri Life Magazine,
and Missouri Star Quilt Company Block Magazine.<br />
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For inquiries, sponsorships, or<a href="https://www.missouriquiltmuseum.com/online-store"> donations</a>, contact:<br />
Ryan and Dakota Redford<br />
Missouri Quilt Museum<br />
<a href="http://www.missouriquiltmuseum.org/">www.MissouriQuiltMuseum.org</a><br />
info@missouriquiltmuseum.com<br />
435-849-2564Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-63050481280772263472019-04-23T07:03:00.001-07:002020-01-18T09:54:47.723-08:00Prepare Now Community Potluck<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A newspaper article written by Larry Chipman informing the public can be viewed in the April 23rd edition of the Caldwell County News. The article reads as follows:</div>
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As we enter tornado season, have you given thought about what you would do if a tornado or other disaster hit Hamilton or Caldwell County? An Emergency Preparedness Community Event will be held in Hamilton on April 26, 2019 to talk about how to prepare for and how to respond to such a disaster. The event will begin at 6:30 pm at the Hotel Hamilton Event Center with a potluck dinner. If your last name begins with letters A-N, please bring soup or chili. If you last name begins<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"> with letters O-Z, please bring a dessert. Tableware, water and rolls will be provided.</span></div>
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The emergency preparedness program will begin around 7:00. The theme will be Preparing for Tornado Season. Storm Spotter and weather expert Joe Dietrick will present a program on how to interpret the weather, how to prepare before a tornado and how to respond after a tornado.</div>
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Joe’s program will be followed by a presentation from the state’s “Ready in 3” program, highlighting 72-hour kits and family first aid kits, plus tips. Information will be available for how to make a kit, develop a plan and stay informed.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px;">Please come enjoy a meal, meet new people and learn how to be better prepared for any disaster. A free drawing will be held for a NOAA weather radio. The address is 703 West Berry also known as Business 36 or old 36 hwy. The doors will open about 6:00 pm. If you have questions, contact Dakota Redford at 435-849-2564.</span></div>
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You can also find information on Facebook at "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/preparenow/" target="_blank">Prepare Now</a>"</div>
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I belong to the <a href="https://www.thechurchofjesuschrist.org/" target="_blank">Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints</a>. Many have come to reference us as LDS or Mormon. We prefer to go by the full title, therefore including the name of our Savior, even Jesus Christ in our name. It is HIS church, and we need to be sure to give Him honor and respect always. The church is structured, organized and unified. I often find those surprised, shocked even, when we discuss the way things are run and put together with a church over 16 million members. The Lord himself structured it this way, and that is how and why it works.<br />
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One of the organizations within the church is a seminary class for youth ages 14-18. This class is held all over the world, daily before school begins, often times in the home of a member, in a church house and in some places in a building just to the side of a high school campus, called a Seminary Building. We are blessed to host one of these classes in our 'man cave'. Each morning a group of about a dozen youth gather with a volunteer instructor to research, learn, discuss and feel the Spirit of God. </div>
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Youth are invited to take four years of seminary. Each year studying on of "the gospels". Our church studies 4 different books of scripture, all that compliment one another and testify of Jesus Christ. The four years/books are the Bible: Old Testament, Bible: New Testament, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine & Covenants. This year they are blessed to be studying the latter mentioned. This book of scripture, often referred to as D&C, contains revelations given to a modern day prophet, Joseph Smith, during the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It also has a few revlations given after his martyrdom. Just like school, the youth, who would like to receive a certificate of completion of seminary, are required to have so many hours or days of seminary instruction for each given year.</div>
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Over the last 2 1/2 months, we have experienced extreme weather in Missouri. Unfortunately this has caused many a snow day and cancellation of seminary. Make up days were in order. The youth of our seminary, late last week, creatively thought of visiting one of our many Church History sites in Nauvoo Illinois as a make-up activity. We are only 3 1/2 hours away from Nauvoo and it could be a great day trip! </div>
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The seminary teacher brought it up to Ward Council as an option. We agreed it was a wonderful idea. Brother Shurtleff (husband of the seminary teacher) explained that he and his wife would drive and could fit 5 youth in their car. Ryan said he would be out of town. Meg and I were sitting next to each other and said we would both drive, if needed, although with Ryan out of town Charlie and Jackson would need to go as well if I drove. Approval came from the Stake President Wednesday evening and the final plans were set into motion. </div>
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Although we had originally planned for Saturday, the Nauvoo Temple didn't have any baptism for the dead spots available. The youth had Friday off of school for Spring Break so we moved the plans to Friday! 11 youth were available to go Friday which required another driver. We discussed having Meg drive our van and go with the youth and Charlie, Jack and I would stay home. However, she and I both wanted to go, and would enjoy visiting with each other along the way, so we elected to take my personal car, our family limousine. (If you know me and read this is doesn't surprise you, sorry for the shock to first time readers! Haha!)</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFtaTA4jR2tq1RTlRkqMabbE1dAAEtwxFGzpl2ZA2k3RuSLeRAoOYKZVMDhTFFvVjKztg6Dd1Exp3BWpu9zY7CstvFMDAbrK60lIUIlqwsZaL4_ryq0u7DOREEvZvGrFJHOYoKYsgvi2Gd/s1600/20190315_101035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFtaTA4jR2tq1RTlRkqMabbE1dAAEtwxFGzpl2ZA2k3RuSLeRAoOYKZVMDhTFFvVjKztg6Dd1Exp3BWpu9zY7CstvFMDAbrK60lIUIlqwsZaL4_ryq0u7DOREEvZvGrFJHOYoKYsgvi2Gd/s320/20190315_101035.jpg" width="180" /></a>I drive the limo almost always. Last June the boys bought a mini van and we do drive that also as a family. However, my favorite vehicle to drive and take is the limo. I sit up higher and can see over the dash better. The boys have more space to spread out. And, when they want to watch a movie I can put up the privacy window and sing loud to my jams (christian rock). Ryan and I talked about whether Meg should take her car and me take the van or just take the limo. The conversation kept coming back to "we have no reason to think we shouldn't take the limo or that there would be any problems". We also then discussed, if someone wasn't to show up and we could take fewer cars, or smaller cars, then we would do that. Thursday evening during my personal prayers I said "Father I have chosen to take the limo on tomorrow's outing. If I shouldn't take it, for any reason, please let me know. Again Friday morning, one last time, "Father I am taking the limo today with the kids to Nauvoo. If I shouldn't take it, please let me know." I speak with my Father often, and he does answer my prayers. He gives me promptings to serve, to love, to stay put when necessary. When prompted, I listen. There was no discomfort in moving forward with our plans.</div>
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One the way there Meg and I talked about Hamilton, work, museum, BnB, hotel, church, family, spiritual things, it was a great visit with my closest cousin. Even though we live just 5 minutes apart in this small town, we don't get to see each other as often as we would like. We do try to get together each week for Sunday dinner and then she stays and visits with me late into the evening. I love my talks with Meg!</div>
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Our first stop was Carthage Jail in Carthage, Illinois. We arrived just after 9:30 and at this time of year it doesn't open until 10am. Fortunately there were missionaries on site already and they allowed us inside early. We all ran in for a potty break! Not long after everyone had finished their business they gave us a room to meet in, where Sister Shurtleff had us open our day. She gave an uplifting spiritual message, we sang a hymn and she bore a heart felt testimony of our first prophet in these latter days, Joseph Smith. The missionaries serving at Carthage then spoke to us, showed us a beautiful film and proceeded to take us on a tour of Carthage Jail. </div>
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We toured the jail and unfortunately had another touring group right behind us. I would've loved to have lingered a little longer in that beautiful place. We did have time to snap a picture though! Outside we came to the well, the statue of Hyrum and Joseph and again I stopped to reflect. These were men who were willing to die for their beliefs. Am I? These are men who gave all for their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Will I? What a beautiful experience on sacred ground, we were blessed to have gone there on this field trip.</div>
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The kids were aching for a soda (it was 11 am, teenagers). We made a quick stop at a Caseys for them to grab all the junk their hands could hold. They did a good job in the 5 minutes we gave them and we were back in the car headed to Nauvoo. The drive from Carthage to Nauvoo is beautiful with most of it on along the river. The water was lovely, we noticed a lot of trees that had floated along the river and ended up on the banks and shorelines. We saw boats and geese and other birds. As the road curved along I watched birds over head above the trees. Even in it's later winter dreary brown state, it was beautiful...I can't wait to come back when this is all green! Only about 30 minutes apart we turned off the main road into the city of Nauvoo, Illinois.<br />
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We returned to the visitors center then jumped back into the cars and to the home of Sarah Granger Kimball. Her home is significant in church history. It was there that the thoughts of the Relief Society first came to be. Now, the Relief Society is one of the largest organization of women in the world, with over 6 million members! After a brief tour of her home and an explanation of what took place there we ate lunch and divided into 2 groups to visit the other places we desired in Nauvoo, to meet back together later in the afternoon.<br />
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We left his home to the home of Eliza R. Snow. This was one of my favorite stops for a few reasons. First, this is the home of the mother of the prophet! She was a stalwart and valiant woman. She knew her son was called of God. She stood firm in the faith even after losing many of her children thru sickness and some of them thru murder! She trusted the Lord. She praised Him! She is a woman I would love to emulate. Second, I loved this stop because the kids were included in a bigger way than in some of the other stops. Charlie and Rosamund "acted out" a little sketch, quick, of a conversation in Eliza's life. This made it more real for me! Lastly, the sister missionaries that were in her home and I struck up a small conversation about where they were from. When I told them I was originally from Spanish Fork, Utah one of them asked if I knew the Fausett family. "Yes!" She asked again, almost sure I would back out this time "Londo and Tammy?" "Yes! They were in my ward growing up AND their daughter Breanna is a dear friend of mine!" She explained that Breanna's little sister was her daughter in law. What a tender mercy for both of us. I love when the Lord allows us to make connections with the people we meet. We shared a few "where they are now" stories. It reminded me of home and family and friends. What a blessing!<br />
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Now it was time to meet with the rest of the group at the Trail of Hope. I had been looking forward to this ALL DAY! Just a few years ago Ryan and the boys, along with Rod and Jo, had the privledge of going to Nauvoo and walking the trail. Unfortunately that time I had to stay home. They came back telling me amazing stories of their experience. One that hit home and I couldn't wait to find was the plaque of Sarah Leavitt. Sarah is one of our ancestors on Ryan's side of the family. How awesome! The entire trail was spiritually sweet for me. Looking up at the temple each time after reading a plaque and getting further and further away. I cannot imagine what they would've been feeling and experiencing. When I got to Sarah's the tears came. She left everything she had known. What was next? Would they really find peace without hatred? How much more would they endure? How incredible these early Saints were to stay close to the Lord and carry on!<br />
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At the end of the trail I grabbed a picture of Jackson at the Mighty Mississippi!! This was his first visit to this incredible river and I couldn't pass up the moment!<br />
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Jackson and Meg had done some more shopping while we were in the temple and he convinced her to buy him a coon skin hat. It was been about 3 years that he has been asking me for one. He lucked out, Meg spoils him!! He was so proud to show it to me and even prouder to wear it!<br />
After everyone had changed back into our street clothes we hit the road to Keokuk to grab a quick bite for dinner before heading home. How was it time to go already? I needed another few days in Nauvoo. I will head back there soon, I can promise you that!<br />
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We stopped at Wendy's for dinner. While we were in line Jackson was playing with the tail on his hat a pulled off about a 2 " section from the end. His eyes got huge and he looked at me. I said "we can sew it back on when we get home. I know how. Just put it in your pocket." After a lengthy ordering process and a little confusion in getting all our food we had another travel prayer and we were headed back home. Brother Shurtleff had asked while we were there if I needed gas. I told him yes I would and that we could grab it where ever convenient along the way.<br />
We got back on the road and I had fuel for about 80 miles or so. As we passed each gas station I thought "should we stop?" and then I would keep going. We passed 4 or 5 and I figured it was okay and I would find one along the way. We got to visiting and enjoying the drive when I saw a gas station on the upcoming exit. I looked up and saw that I had 26 miles til I needed gas- a little too close for comfort- I told Meg to call ahead to the other car and let them know I am stopping and I took the exit. Unfortunately it wasn't enough time for them to take the exit too, however, I didn't know when the next place to stop for gas would be.<br />
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I began to decelerate and coast along the off ramp. I realized I would need a little more umph to get to the top of the ramp and pushed on the gas pedal. Normally, you wouldn't think anything of it, but I remember distinctly each of these steps now. I pressed on the pedal and it made a airy rhythmic popping sound. "What is that?" Meg and I both said. Was I really running out of gas even though it says 26? Weird. We laughed and Meg commented "at least we have a bunch of teenagers to push us!". We popped all the way into the gas station and I pulled up to the pump, "we made it!". I got out to pump the gas and realized I need to pull forward another few feet for the hose to reach. I wondered if I even had enough gas to start it. A little embarassed I started her up, popping and all all, and pulled forward the few feet and quickly shut it off. The sound was not quiet, everyone at the station heard it. EVERYONE. Then the pump wouldn't accept my card. I tried a few times and then walked into the station to pay the attendant. I had her put $50 on the pump and headed back out to fill her up. I filled the car. In the meantime we popped the hood. I had Brandon, Cole, Jared and Kyle all up inside it trying to figure out what that sound could be? After she was full, we started it back up and still the sound.<br />
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I pulled the car to the side telling the kids to get out as soon as we stopped. I put the car in park and yanked off my seat belt. I opened the door and ran to the back. The kids were hitting the window and yelling "let us out". The child lock! I ran to the door on the driver side and pulled, nothing. The automatic doors didn't unlock. As I rounded the back of the car Meg was yelling "Koty, they can't get out!" I ran to the passenger side on the back and pulled just as the kids opened the door and came tumbling out. All nine of them at once it seemed! Although Charlie had thought he pulled up on the lock, it wasn't hard enough and he was pulling the handle over and over to no avail. When Rosamund got to the door she yanked hard, it opened. Brandon and I walked up next the side of the car and bent down. The fire was coming from directly under the driver and passenger front seats. It was already a good size flame. Meg and I had to jump over flame to get out. Meg shouted for the kids to run and get as far away as possible. They began running away from the car and I kept asking if we had anyone. My husband firmly said to me "Call 911" This was the first time I realized I was still on the phone with him. The flames were growing quickly. I yelled to Meg again "do we have everyone?" "yes!" "COUNT!!" She said they were all there. "I yelled ARE YOU SURE!? Count again!"<br />
"911 what is the address of your emergency?" I told her where I thought I was and what was happening. She said they were tracking my cell phone and were on their way. I stayed on the phone with her until I could see flashing lights. She told me they were receiving multiple calls for the same thing. Many things transpired while we were on the phone together. I will tell you from here on out all the details at the accident are mixed together. I am not sure what order they happened in. I will just tell you what I remember happening. It was all so fast and a lot to take in.<br />
A truck pulling a trailer and a tractor trailer pulled off to the side on the opposite side of the highway. The two men both jumped out of their vehicles with fire extinguishers and began spraying the flames. They got a little headway and then jumped in the car and started throwing out our belongings. I yelled at them not to worry about our things. Get out of the car and stay safe.<br />
We were all worried that it would blow up. The 911 operator asked me to get everyone at least 100 feet from the vehicle. I kept counting kids. They were far enough away. I was half way between them and the car and I kept yelling at those guys. They asked if they could break out the back window? "If you need too, yes! Do whatever you have to do, but please be safe" They grabbed a few more items then a small explosion came from the car. They backed off. By now the flames were 15 feet high. This was way beyond their fire extinguishers.<br />
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Fire department arrives and begins spraying the car. They break out the windows to get the interior as well. I look at the truck and realize it is the Palmyra Fire Department. I think this a little uncanny to have a name from church history on the side of this truck. Wrong state, but same name.<br />
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At some point I Marco Polo'd Justin again saying that we were up in flames. It was knee jerk reaction. He was the last person beside Ryan I had talked with. He could pray for us.<br />
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Justin text back that when he had hung up with me, before we continued on the road again, "I said a quick prayer that you would make it home safe. I guess God answered the prayer the way he saw fit. Hopefully this turns into a tender mercy. I love you and I am glad you were protected."<br />
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I keep drifting between the kids and Meg and the car and officers. My kids are clearly shaken and I know they need me. I felt awful that I kept being pulled from them, especially Jackson. This is such a traumatic event for the little guy.<br />
Meg tells me the bishop found a family that are members of our church and live in Palmyra. We can go to their home to wait for rides. How wonderful! (more on that later) The officer confirms with me that we are going to a home instead of a hotel and the first group of kids leave with Meg.<br />
The next car of kids leave.<br />
I am left with Kyle and Blake. The fire is out now, and it sitting on the side of the road smoking. We walked around it and took a few pictures. At this point my feet are so cold. They are wet and feel like solid chunks of ice. They feel heavy. At some point I was given Cameron's leather jacket to wear. It had been in the limo and Rosamund grabbed it on her way out. I am glad for it. I was a shivering, shaking, cold lady!<br />
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The last trip with the transport officer is ready to head out. I give the final information needed to the fire department and officers. They give me their cards. The tow truck pulls up just before we pull away.<br />
Driving to the members home I have a million and one thoughts going. The officer asks me "how do you know these people?" "We don't" I replied. "They belong to our church too, but we have never met them". "That is a pretty amazing church" he says. "Yeah, it is." I smiled.<br />
When we pull up to the house Brother Shurtleff and Cameron are waiting on the porch. Cameron grabs me and pulls me in tight. It felt so good for him to hold me. We were all safe. He whispers in my ear that he has something to say so we wants everyone to get together. I told him I wasn't ready. He proceeded anyway.<br />
We all gathered in the living room of this home. I didn't even look around, just gathered in with the rest. I stood in the back and decided to video tape what he had to say. I am glad that I did. He bore a powerful testimony for the need for great trials. These trials are necessary for us to become stronger, for us to rely on the Lord and to realize His love for us. He bore testimony that our lives were just preserved for a reason. That we needed to step it up. The Lord needed us to help gather Israel and that we needed to be all in. It was powerful! I cried.<br />
We all knelt in prayer, Brother Shurtleff offered gratitude to God for our safety and protection. Then, Brother and Sister Shurtleff loaded a few children into their car to head for home. Meg and I would stay with the rest until all the rides had arrived.<br />
Before I had gotten to the house, the kids had been sharing their stories, feelings and testimonies. How neat are these kids. They all recognized the miracle that had just taken place and they were discussing it one with another. All with gratitude. They had turned on a light hearted movie, Bed Time Stories, to help them just breathe. Meg and I were talking about the items we had just purchased in Nauvoo and how they were all gone. The fudge, old time candies, temple ornament, our bonnets, etc. Jackson said "mom, my hat is still in the limo." "Buddy I am so sorry!" Then he pulled something out of his pocket and announced "but I still have this..." It was the small part of the tail he pulled off in Wendy's!! Haha! We are never throwing out that little raccoon puff ball!<br />
Being in the Voekel's house was so incredibly comfortable. I soon found out they were out of town and we were in their house by ourselves. Although we would've loved to have met them, an empty house was exactly what we needed to just relax without the discomforts or pressures of being hosted. God is in the details!<br />
After a little time had passed Josiah Aitchison arrived to take home the first group of kids. His two kids of course, were happy to see their dad. He took Jared home too. They hadn't been gone too long when Bishop Jeff Durfee and 2nd counselor in the bishopric John Dawson arrived for the rest of us. We all took a quick potty break and then locked up the house and loaded into the cars for home. My boys and I rode with Brother Dawson and Meg and Rosamund rode with bishop (her dad).<br />
It was a long quiet ride home. Brother Dawson was wise enough to have calming quiet music playing and we visited all the way. We talked little of the accident, although a few times we did discuss it. We had great conversations although now I don't remember any of them. It was just talking to keep my mind busy. I convinced the younger boys to fall asleep and before too long they were out. Cameron followed right behind them and Brandon only nodded off for about 20 minutes of the just over 2 hour drive.<br />
When we got home it was just after 2. We woke everyone and headed inside. Once in the house Charlie was visibly emotional. He laid in our bed and cried. He was thinking that when he got home his dad would be back from his business trip. Ryan often flies in late Friday nights (gets home around 1) but this week his flight was Saturday afternoon. Jackson too was crying for daddy. We had family prayer and I hugged Cameron good night and he went right to bed. Brandon came for his hug and just kept holding me. I held him just as tight. I then whispered "You don't always have to be strong". He broke. Sobbing with the gasps for air in between. It was the cry that he needed. We stood there for quite a while until he was good. He was still crying in bed, very healing. I crawled into bed with the two younger boys, one on either side of me. We all snuggled tight and cried. I couldn't sleep, but to be cuddling with them was perfect.<br />
I woke up after just 2 hours. I was spent. Exhausted and emotional. Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. I sent texts to all the families involved to check on the kids and see how they were doing. And to Meg. Everyone was fine. All the kids were talking about the accident and their parents were kind and thanked me for watching over them. The Tillitson boys had scheduled weeks before to come over to hang out and I told them to still come. That we could use some normal. The boys did great with their friends and I curled up and continued to cry. The tears flowed all day Saturday. They really didn't stop. It felt like acid on parts of my face. The tears were burning, but they didn't stop. Anytime I was asked "How are you?" I would answer "Not okay, but I will be". The shock was so severe. I wasn't angry, or sad. I couldn't even tell you how I was feeling. I just knew that I wasn't okay but that I would be at some point. Ryan came home and I threw my arms around him and cried. I answered the phone that morning for my mom, momma Jo (Ryan's mom), Bishop Durfee and one other call from a gal in the ward who offered to bring us dinner, "Yes, thank you." That was all that I could handle. I did return texts but I didn't want to talk to anyone. The tears continued. I sat in the hot tub for a little bit and then showered and went to bed early, about 9.<br />
I had a tough time sleeping, but kept trying. When I woke up Sunday morning I knew there were 2 things that I had to do. Ryan and I left the house about 6 for the church. This is normal on Sunday mornings. I go with him, he has bishopric at 6:30 and I get ready in the bathroom and then join in Ward Council at 7:30. The boys meet us at 8:30 with the second car. This morning I cried all the way to the church. Once the bishopric was all assembled I asked for a blessing. Bishop annointed and Ryan offered the blessing. It was beautiful. Instead of getting ready, I sat alone in a classroom and wrote letters of apology to each of the kids and families from the fire. Although I knew I wasn't responsible for what happened, I did feel a great sense of responsibility for the safety of those children. I needed to say "I am sorry" so that I could heal. So I didn't have to carry the burden anymore. I would hand them out and then give it all to Christ. I couldn't do it anymore.<br />
I had previously been assigned to do Doctrinal Foundation for Ward council. I bore my testimony of miracles. We had a great discussion and the spirit was strong. Ward council was nice; a really great meeting.<br />
When I walked into the chapel I saw Jackson sitting on a bench. Behind him was a family I hadn't ever seen, but I knew who they were. I walked up to them and shook their hands, thanked them for their willingness to share their home with us and handed them a Thank you note. The story behind the Voekel's home being available for us is just as miraculous as the rest of the story. You see, their daughter is serving a mission in California. Sister Alex Durfee from our ward (bishop's daughter and former employee to me) just returned from the same mission at the end of February. They were companions for one transfer. Sister Voekel (missionary) called her parents and told them that Alex was having her homecoming talk and wanted them to attend, she loved Alex so much. The Voekel family called Durfee family on Wednesday night, just 48 hours before the fire. Upon hearing the bishop say that we were headed to a hotel in Palmyra Missouri to wait for a ride, Sister Durfee exclaimed "The Voekel's are from there. They can help!" In just a few minutes time they were contacted and they said that although they were out of town, they left a key for their neighbor to care for the chameleon, we could let ourselves in. I was so grateful to meet them and thank them in person!<br />
I found each of the families and quietly handed them my envelope and then took my seat in the chapel.<br />
Sacrament meeting started and I stared straight ahead. I couldn't sing the hymns, my heart was so heavy. We sang the sacrament hymn and my heart grew bigger and bigger. I partook of the sacrament and an incredible peace swept thru me. It is not anything I have EVER experienced before. The talks were wonderful. Before Alex spoke she sang the musical number "How Firm a Foundation". She has a folky voice and this version was perfect for her voice. Some words spoken, but all so beautiful and ALL the verses! Verse 5 made me giggle, catch my breath, cry and smile. It says "<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "raleway" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "raleway" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine</span></div>
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Monday morning we packed everyone into the mini van and headed to Hannibal to see the damage and maybe we could salvage a few items. When we pulled into the yard the look on Ryan's face was one of shock and pain and gratitude. "No way!" He exclaimed. You could hear his heart sink. He knew that the fire was intense. He said he had no idea it would look like that.<br />
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The engine is completely burned and destroyed. </div>
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The paint on the front end was all melted off. </div>
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In this picture you can see that the tire exploded. (both of the front tires)<br />
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Inside the back end, there is a large mirror that runs most of the inside of the limo along the roof line. This picture shows how it all melted and then dried that way. Kind cool looking, actually!<br />
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Brandon was cleaning out the front to see if he could find anything left.<br />
The front seat where I was sitting is only a metal frame.<br />
However, my purse that sat behind was mostly unscathed, although not usable.<br />
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We did find a few treasures in the car, although most were too smoke damaged to save.<br />
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We laughed when we saw the Grey Poupon bottle just charred but the label survived.<br />
And the bottle of foot powder in the center console just as great it had been before.<br />
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Although my coat was melted, in the pocket was my temple recommend!<br />
A little wet and smoky but otherwise okay!<br />
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Unfortunately we did lose quite a few items including a quilt, a step stool, Jacksons coon skin hat, all the glassware, 2 outfits and 2 pair shoes for me, Cameron's snow clothes, Charlie's church shoes, a BUNCH of library books and DVD's and Books on Tape, most of the souveniers, mine and Meg's purses and wallets (Meg's purse has a giant chunk of plastic melted to it. We think it's the phone).<br />
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THIS PICTURE means the world to me! The things that are very most important, MY FAMILY, made it out of this fire SAFE & we all KNOW that our Father loves us!!</div>
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Last week we had Fast & Testimony meeting at church. I knew that I needed to bear my testimony. I did. I mentioned how my heart had only pounded this hard one other time, the night I was responsible for many of their children. Our Father is a God of miracles. He preserved our lives. I will continue to serve Him with all my might. I will share my testimony often of how we provided a thousand tiny miracles to protect us that night. I love Him!</div>
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Over the last 2 weeks we have been super blessed to reflect and talk about God's hand in our lives. It is crazy to think that it's even real and not just a movie. What a great memory to remind us of all the Lord needs us to continue doing.</div>
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I have the best guests! FOR REAL!! I enjoy what I do every day because of the people I do it for! My family and I are so blessed to rub shoulders with really good people, every day of our lives, in our own home. They come in as strangers and leave as family. We really enjoy our guests.</div>
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This gift from one of our guests, Rae from Colorado Springs, arrived in the mail the other day. This beautiful artwork was custom created for our family after her stay with us. The back says "Made with love for the Redford Family. Love Rae. Sego Lilly-Utah State Flower & White Hawthorn-Missouri State Flower" </div>
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Rae and her husband Nate stayed with us for her birthday. He spoiled her while she was here with cute flowers from Tracy at Twig's Rust & Dust and Chocolate covered strawberries from Nellie's Sweet Shoppe. Then, she spoils me with this beautiful artwork!</div>
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I will be completely Honest with you...I cried, a lot. What a thoughtful gift! I am searching for the perfect frame because I will TREASURE IT ALWAYS!</div>
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Blue Diamond Jewelers, the experienced jewelers specialize in the following:</div>
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Recently our family went to Blue Diamond Jeweler for a family activity night..opening an oyster to find a pearl inside! These oysters have lab created pearls that are all beautiful, bright colors.<br />
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Charlie lucked out and got twins! So did Cameron. So cool!</div>
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Look at these beautiful pearls!</div>
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Then, Blue Diamond can take those pearls and insert them into the jewelry of your choice! </div>
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We chose to put them in pendants of the Missouri Star and a Sewing Machine.</div>
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Blue Diamond Jewelers is located at 103 South Davis in <a href="http://www.cityofhamiltonmo.com/" target="_blank">Hamilton, Missouri</a>. That's just one block south of the <a href="http://www.missouriquiltco.com/" target="_blank">Missouri Star Quilt Shops</a> and next to <a href="https://www.nelliessweetshoppe.com/" target="_blank">Nellie's Sweet Shoppe</a>.</div>
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If you need jewelry customization, re-sizing, or just want to find a variety of the highest quality jewelry available in Hamilton, MO, visit Blue Diamond Jewelers.<br />
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Don't worry we washed down the countertop at <a href="http://www.homeinnhamilton.com/" target="_blank">Home Inn Hamilton</a> really good when we were all done!</div>
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22 feet tall, 8 feet wide and contains more than 1,000,000 (ONE MILLION) YARDS OF THREAD!!</div>
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The spool is located at 300 East Bird Street in Hamilton, Missouri. The block (and building behind it) are the future home of the <a href="http://www.missouriquiltmuseum.com/" target="_blank">Missouri Quilt Museum.</a></div>
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Since the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZULqIFwgAs" target="_blank">unveiling of the spool</a> on September 19, 2018 many visitors to the city of Hamilton have also contributed to the monument by adding their own thread, which is highly encouraged! We are currently awaiting the official notification from <a href="http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/" target="_blank">Guinness</a> on its official designation as the World's Largest Spool of Thread. For now, we know its HUGE!!</div>
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Add this to your list of "to do's" while visiting Hamilton. Stop by for a photo op, add some thread and then brag to your friends that you know what 1,000,000 yards of thread look like!</div>
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To locate the spool in town, turn East at HyKlas grocery store and travel 2 blocks.</div>
<br />Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0300 E Bird St, Hamilton, MO 64644, USA39.7442645 -93.994979399999977-38.079835 100.77064560000002 90 71.239395600000023tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-62490231280396527352019-02-25T17:17:00.000-08:002019-02-25T17:17:00.887-08:00Lego Sewing Machine Fundraiser<a href="http://www.missouriquiltmuseum.com/" target="_blank">Missouri Quilt Museum </a>is the official museum for quilts in the State of Missouri. It is located at 300 East Bird Street in Hamilton, Missouri.<br />
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The building was erected in the early 1900's then taken down by fire in 1917. It was reconstructed and opened again in 1921 and was used as a school house until 2009.<br />
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Ryan and Dakota Redford purchased the building in 2018 with the intention of opening the quilt museum. In addition to 3 Quilt Galleries it will also house a SAD iron exhibit, Toy Sewing Machine exhibit, Antique Machine exhibit including treadles, a thimble exhibit-donated by RV Quilters, and other notions as well as Spinning Wheels, Looms and other textile novelties.<br />
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After many prototypes and a lot of fun in the Lego bins, they designed a beautiful machine!</div>
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Each machine is roughly 2.5 x 2.5 inches in size. They are made up of 22 Lego Bricks. They can be purchased loose to build it yourself or already constructed for a <a href="https://www.missouriquiltmuseum.com/online-store" target="_blank">DONATION</a> of $25 or more to the Missouri Quilt Museum</div>
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Today in the mail I received this beauty!</div>
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This piece of art was designed with my family in mind. The inscription on the back says </div>
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Sego Lilly- Utah State Flower</div>
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White Hawthorn- Missouri State Flower"</div>
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I have said and always will say "I have the best guests". But, it's not just something I say. I wholeheartedly believe that I do. They prove it every day! They are kind, thoughtful, generous, funny, good people. </div>
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Rae and her husband Nate stayed with us two weeks ago. They are absolutely delightful! </div>
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I am so grateful Rae decided to create this for us. And I am grateful that God knew it would be a good day for me to receive it. He is good. </div>
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Thank you Rae, this I will treasure always, along with your friendship!</div>
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Les & Joyce Schroeppel</div>
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THIS!! These two people right here. THIS is what life is ALL about! </div>
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Do you know that my grandparents have 11 children, 51 grandchildren and pushing 100 great grands? WHAT!? How? I will tell you how, LOVE. </div>
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My grandparents share LOVE with each other and everyone else too. They serve. They give. Why? Their love for their Savior, Jesus Christ. That's it!</div>
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If I learn anything in this life is to love the Lord they way they showed thru word and action. </div>
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Grandpa has been gone almost 8 years now, but grandma just keeps plugging along. She knows that Christ will bring her back with her husband again someday. So she keeps loving, she keeps serving and we are blessed to have her example, laugh and embrace each day of this journey. Love you Grandpa and Grandma and Thank You!</div>
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<a href="https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/magazine" target="_blank">Missouri Star Quilt Company</a> prints a wonderful publication multiple times a year called Block Magazine. Block is AMAZING!!! Not only is it printed on quality paper, it is full color, it has 10 quilt patterns and stories about quilting, life and happiness! </div>
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Every so often, I get a call from the Photography team asking if they can shoot at the <a href="http://www.homeinnhamilton.com/" target="_blank">B&B</a>, <a href="http://www.hotel-hamilton.com/" target="_blank">hotel</a>, etc. for Block. I always say "yes!" how fun! There have been two such occasions that they didn't want the location, but my kids!! And of course, that is a resounding YES!</div>
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Charlie and Jack had the opportunity to be in the most recent BLOCK. </div>
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ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS!!!</div>
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Last time they did a shoot they got to eat donuts during the shoot. This time, play video games. They were much obliged! Hard work!!</div>
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What a fun opportunity for these boys. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mommadoan" target="_blank">Jenny</a> signed their copies of Block and they love them. Thank you <a href="https://blog.missouriquiltco.com/?_ga=2.100854854.614544083.1550880731-1619137149.1491148275" target="_blank">MSQC</a> and their photography team! </div>
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Oh and Natalie edits the Block and I absolutely adore her. So there's that!!</div>
<br />Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488341831879469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1552825024893385439.post-53742659675498464452019-02-20T17:20:00.000-08:002019-02-20T17:20:16.086-08:00Snow, snow and more snow!My first few experiences with winter in Hamilton were relatively mild. We did have some freezing rain each January and January 2018 was bitter cold, but other than that, compared to Utah winters it was a breeze! Maybe a few inches of snow fall total and a few snow days (freezing rain days if we are being honest). This year however, yowza!<div>
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The winter season started out a little crazy and should have been the indicator for how this winter would go. A snow storm in October? Yes. It has just continued to "snowball" from there! </div>
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Although we are homeschooled, we do participate in seminary. This is an early morning bible study class that takes place in our "Man Cave" every school day. When there is no school, no seminary. Unfortunately this year there have been so many school cancellations/seminary cancellations. As a matter of fact there were 10 snow days just in the month of January! Here we are most of the way thru February and it is echoing January. Snow, snow and more snow. Ice, ice and more ice. AND LOTS OF NO SCHOOL SNOW DAYS! Half of all school days have been cancelled due to weather. Unfortunately for my children, a snow day is still a school day. Although we have managed to make snow forts part of our engineering classes and sledding part of our science and math classes!</div>
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We are told that this years snow fall is more than the last 3 years combined. And, it looks as if by the end of the season we will have been able to combine the last 5 years of snowfall. We may complain a little bit, however, with the drought we have experienced the last few years, and especially the dire conditions our area experienced summer 2018, we welcome all the snow pack possible. This is a blessing and the farmers in our area are rejoicing and hoping for great conditions for the coming growing season.</div>
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