Indianapolis bus trip

Our local quilt guild, Illini Country Stitchers, had a bus trip to Indianapolis this past Saturday!  Okay, I forgot to use my camera (it was tucked in my purse).  But I am happy to report that we all had a great time!  Our fearless trips committee insured that we were more that adequately entertained during our bus ride.  We each received a goody bag with a homemade muffin, a granola bar, and some candies to help sustain us on the arduous journey.  And a cooler of water bottles to keep us from becoming dehydrated. We each received a numbered ticket, and there were a number of great door prizes that were given out.  I didn't win one, but my seat mate did!  Our trips committee had pre-warned notified the three shops to expect us and at what times, so the shops were ready with extra staff to help with cutting and checking out.  We went to The Back Door, Quilts Plus, and Quilt Quarters.  Each shop gave us a little treat, and one even gave us a 10% discount.  Lunch was at The Cheesecake Factory.  This was my first time eating at one.  Thankfully, I had the soup and salad, which left me plenty of room to have cheesecake.  I had the Mango Key Lime with coconut macaroon crust.  YUMMMY!!  On the way home we ate at McDonald's in Crawfordsville. 

Here is my haul for the day.  I was really very restrained.  That means I came home with money in my pocket, and didn't use my debit or credit cards.







As I am typing, Circle of Life is blocked and drying on my living room floor.  I will get decent pictures later this week!