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First of all………..anyone who hasn’t already, be sure to enter the Hellmann’s/BlogHer giveaway here for $100 to cooking.com. (This giveaway isn’t very full…..so your chances are lookin’ good!) You could use that gift card on yourself or for Christmas gifts. Who doesn’t like a pot, pan, or kitchen gadget of some kind?!!

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Okay, this is kind of random but I keep hearing more and more of you are from Colorado.* In fact I just met the cutest girl with darling children on Sunday who was visiting my church and who also knows about this crazy Make It and Love It blog……….and then I didn’t even catch her name.* Ack! * (Hi again!!* And sorry.* Next time we’ll have to run out to the parking lot and chat.* It’s much quieter out there! Ha.)* Anyway, it just reminded me that there are lots of you readers here in this area.* Why in the world do you not live in my neighborhood?!!

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Anyway, I should have done this while in GA (so sorry my Georgia friends) but does anyone want to meet up in the Denver, Colorado area?* (Yeah, that’s the U.S……..but if any of you want to fly in from overseas, you are more than welcome to.* But I can’t promise that this would be worth the airfare.* Ha.)* Maybe in a couple months or so?*

The end of January?* Maybe February?* I really wanted to do something in December……but there is just so much holiday stuff going on, it’s just too busy of a month.* And, I don’t actually live in Denver but I’m willing to drive.*



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This is so informal and nothing is actually planned.* I just keep thinking I would love to meet up with some of you that live near me.* And I don’t know……….make something, talk about making something, or pretend we’re going to make something and just chat.* Whatever works.

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And hey, if only one of you were available, it would be worth the drive.* I just thought it would fun to do a little meet up.

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But before I go any further, is anyone interested?* I can’t guarantee sparklers or fancy decorations……..and I promise you it won’t look like this:



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(But aren’t those flowers gorgeous?!)

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…….but I just thought it would be a good excuse to meet other semi-local readers/crafters (and please, if you don’t actually craft and just read the blog for fun……I would totally love to chat with you as well).* And then some of you could meet each other too…….and hold your own little chatty/craft groups.* Hmmmm…….thoughts?

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And as long as I’m asking questions:

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• Would you like to make something?
• Have a Q&A?* (I have all sorts of secrets…..okay, not really.)
• Talk about project fails?* (I have plenty)
• Have a fabric/craft supply exchange?
• Share sewing traditions?* Or favorite sewing supplies?
• Eat treats? (sorry, but this one is a must!!)
• Meet at some swank restaurant and just eat and gab?
• Compare shoe sizes?** Toe nail polish?* Ummm…..favorite dish soap?

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Okay, and a few bigger questions:

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• Does anyone know of a good gathering place in Denver, CO?* Maybe a reception hall, a conference room, a, uh, …..I don’t know.* A really big bathroom lobby?
• Does anyone own such a venue? (let me know your prices)
• Or would most of you just prefer meeting at a restaurant?
• And how is the end of January looking?* Or February?
• Does anyone have an opinion on a weekend or a weeknight?* (I’m thinking a Saturday…)

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Anyway, am I the only one who wants to see who else is in the area?* (And those of you out-of-towners?* Maybe in a year from now, we could do something fun like this in Dallas or LA or Boston.* I don’t know.* We can dream, right?

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I know this is random and totally unplanned……but I am the best un-planned party thrower.* Ever.* * They are the least stressful, right?* Let me know if you’re interested or potentially interested.* This could be fun!*

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**And please remember that there will be no hand sewn appliqued table cloths, triple dipped homemade chocolate truffles, or fancy bunting with everyone’s name on it.

Key words: Low Key.

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Enjoy the rest of your day.

(I have a bathroom to clean and a sick little one to tend to who will be waking up from his nap soon.* You?)

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Ashley

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