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It's that time of year when all the desert wildflowers are blooming. You don't plant them, you don't tend them. They arrive and leave on a divine timetable. We are so blessed to live here.

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You're Invited! To the 2012 Phoenix Area Quilters Association "Blazing A Trail" Quilt Show. Some of the Valley's best quilters will have their work on display. The show is open to the public and their is no admission fee.

Who: The Phoenix Area Quilters Association

What: "Blazing A Trail" Quilt Show 2012

When: Fri. Feb. 10, 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Sat. Feb. 11, 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Where: First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Featured Speaker : Gail Van Horsen, President - Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame, Friday @ 1:00PM "Why You Should Have Your Quilts Professionally Appraised"

Other Features: Kids Corner Charity Blocks and Quilt Raffle

Cost: There is no entrance fee for the show, but donations are gladly accepted. Raffle tickets are $1.

More Info: www.paqa.net

Note:The Pictured Quilt is the Raffle Quilt

2nd Annual Pics & Treats

For two years we've offered trick or treaters more than just candy when they stop by our house. If mom or dad says it's OK we photograph the kids, (or the kids with their parents), in their costumes and email the photo file to the parents, usually within 48 hrs. The idea of a keepsake Halloween photo started in 2010 and probably came out of our "former life" in photography. We've always enjoyed Halloween, it's such a fun holiday, there's a party like atmosphere in the neighborhood, everyone, especially the kids are so happy to be out and about bagging all that candy and are usually quite proud of their costumes. It just seemed like a natural.

I have no idea if it will lead to any business. I don't believe last years effort directly led to a sale but I can't be sure. This year we did a substantially larger number of kids than last year and many more adults so we'll see. It isn't the easiest promotion we've ever done. There is a fair amount of work involved before, during and after the event but it is a lot of fun! This year we co-sponsered Pics & Treats with long time friend and photographer David Smith of David H. Smith Photograhy. David specializes in Familes and High School Seniors and did a wonderful job creating the images. My husband Scott then retouches each photo file before it goes out. I think all the families will be happy with this years results.

If you're involved with Holiday events or promotions I'd love to hear about them. Hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween.