The minute we walked into Room 122 on a warm October morning, we knew we were in for something special. A wonderfully decorated table filled with tasty tidbits and fruit was at one end of the room and fresh coffee was at another table. And a very talented gentleman from Tasmania was there to guide us through a beautiful project called “Sea Turtle.”

Fourteen stitchers gathered—some came from distant places—and we were led through our paces by Gary Clarke. The kits and instructions were such that I am sure all fourteen “Sea Turtles” will soon grace our show and tell tables. Although the one finish from Minnesota might have to be via a photo. We were given plenty of time to finish the steps and the stitching time was the most I’ve enjoyed in the many workshops I have attended.

Bonnie did an outstanding job of organizing the workshop. She also had two helpers that made the workshop a special event for the attendees. Thank you to Judy and Joyce for being the support crew for both days. They set up snacks and lunch and cleaned and let the attendees focus on the stitching. What a treat!

Special thanks again, to Bonnie and Judy and Joyce, for making the two days so enjoyable. And of course, thanks to Gary Clarke for coming so far to share his project and so many interesting tales about Tasmania. The folks at national EGA who were instrumental in making the International Teachers Tour a reality deserve a huge thank-you as well.

~Laura H.