Wow this dates me way back. Dorcas Circle has been going on for 7 years now.

I was helping Monica daughter, Tanya, do a  quilt. Here is her completed quilt she made many years ago.

Camp Julians Oaks Christmas Gifts 2011

We just had a wonderful Christmas time at Camp Julian Oaks with the Nativity Scene in downtown Julian, hot apple cider, warm fireplace and knitting then passing out the Christmas presents that the Dorcas Circle made. Thanks ladies for all your hard work. Bonnie shared me what one camper said. Bonnie said "Why aren't you opening up your Christmas gift? He said, "I want to wait till Christmas because it will probably be the only gift I will receive". Wow can you imagine he would only get a gift from us. That made it more the reason for us to bless these campers.

Did I look like Santa Clause?

DORCAS RETREAT 2011 NOVEMBER

Simplified it with bring your own food up; do any activity you wish, have fun and if you want to learn sewing, knitting, spinning come join us. We all had an awesome time making new friends, sharing God's word, learning new skills and having lots of fun joking around. Teri was so kind to make extra meals as a surprise and we loved the relaxed atmosphere of Julian Oaks. We are all in awe of the Virginia House and we had Tony and Tina come as we all listen to Tina talk about the blessing of camp and receive the JOY pillows. It was beyond a perfect week and a wonderful time to all gather together. Thank you Lord for wonderful friends and many blessing. 

Dorcas Circle Gather and BEACON HILL LLAMA FARM

We had a great gathering with:

• Bonnie working on JOY Pillows
• Linda knitting a women's sweater for the boutique
• Monica working on the Christmas Quilt
• Terran making Valentine PIllows
• Trudy, Terese, Maddie , and another Olsen girl working on organizing fabric that was given to us by Paradise Fibers.

We had a wonderful field trip at Dr. Ruth Baak's BEACON HILL LLAMA FARM. Ruth was kind enough to allow us at her ranch to play with and learn about her llamas. Bonnie and I hung longer there and talked to Ruth and other guests about Spinning and all sorts of fiber to spin. It was awesome. Please enjoy pictures.

Hi Ladies,

What a week and I am truly exhausted. We did our final boutique at Camp Julian Oaks for their Annual Autumn Barbecue Fundraiser 2011. Enclosed are the pictures of us ladies in our tee-shirts, Lorrie a helper and the JOY Quilt in its new home at the Virginia House. YEA! Also the valences, Linda sewed and got the fabric for, was put up too. A special thanks to Frank, my husband, who did the heavy lifting and putting up the valences and quilt. This was all done on our 34th Wedding Anniversary.

 I decided to not do anymore boutiques till May at CCE annual rummage sale. I am plum tired and do not want to exert myself. My body says slow down and I must listen to that to know my limitations. Also due to the economy we are not making the money as we did in the past. Lord willing, in May 2012 we will do much better during these uncertain times.

 Anyways, a special thanks to:

• Bonnie completing the JOY Quilt
• Linda helping Willa with nursing home projects
• Willa working on nursing home projects (we have lots to do in that department). Willa organizes this and will gladly take any help.
• Me running around and constantly and  organizing.

A Special thanks to:

Bonnie, Linda, Jeff, Holly, Ray, Sally and Toby who helped out at the Tabitha's Treasures Boutique!

A Peek at What Tabitha's Treasures has for you.....

TABITHA'S TREASURES WILL BE HAVING THREE BOUTIQUES TO BLESS CAMP JULIAN OAK. THE FIRST IS OCTOBER 15 SATURDAY 9-3 ESCONDIDO HIGH SCHOOL. THE OTHER TABITHA'S TREASURES BOUTIQUE WILL BE AT CAMP JULIAN OAKS ON OCTOBER 22ND SATURDAY. OUR THIRD BOUTIQUE IS AT 15110 AYERS LANE VALLEY CENTER 92082. BATES NUT FARMS IS HAVING A BIG EVENT AND THIS WILL DRAW IN CROWDS AS WELL. WE COULD USE HANDMADE ITEMS AND REMEMBER  100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY  TO CAMP JULIAN OAKS. COME AND SEE OUR SPINNING AND PROCESSING YARN DEMONSTRATION.