Oregon Coast

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The end of January will find me flying into Portland, Oregon and heading to the Oregon Coast. I have moved a little further down the coast - south of my favorite Manzanita Beach - and will be heading to Gleneden, OR. I am anxious to see the coast line further south - the waves are reportedly larger. Gleneden appears to have all the essentials - A gallery, a wine shop, a deli and several gift stores and a full-service spa and some great restaurants.

But most importantly it has miles of vacant beaches along the coast line! Gleneden Beach is tucked in the middle of a string of Pacific Coast state parks, each with its own unique coastal attractions and view of the ocean. It is also a popular seal watching area. Gleneden is named after one of the shortest rivers in the world - and its claim to fame is that it hosts two annual kite festivals. Makes sence, more wind - bigger waves - can fly kites higher :-)

It does not have any quilt shops - shocking I know, but am planning another QUILT SHOP HOP on the way south from Portland that will include Boersman's in McMinnville, OR.

The weather forcast is high 40"s, windy and rain - perfect beach walking weather! I am stayig in a small beach front cabin - and they have promised me it will not smell of smoke! I am acutally headed to Colorado Springs for a meeting the first weekend in February - but figured why not head back to the coast since I am SO close :-)
Stay tuned for pictures and updates :-)
~ The Sewonforever Gypsy

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Photos

Test Picture
My very first Applique piece!