My sweetie has been on vacation this week so any time that I wasn't working the time was spent with him. Outside of quilting this is my very favorite thing in life to do. We spent time alone and with friends. Wednesday evening we went into the City to see "Old Hats" with David Shiner… Continue reading A week with my sweetie
Category: family
We always wondered!
Who dad would call on April 1st and get over on. Dad owned April Fool's Day was his favorite holiday of the year! The groans of, "Oh Dad!" would follow his phone calls or emails. And even though we'd think he won't get over on me next year, the next April Fool's Day came around… Continue reading We always wondered!
St. Augustine & Jacksonville
As I mentioned yesterday my Sweetie and I took a mini-vacation flying into Jacksonville Tuesday. We spent a little time exploring the area. My sweetie looked for and found a quilt shop or two but I limited it to one shop in St. Augustine and one shop on the way to Americus. It's hard to… Continue reading St. Augustine & Jacksonville
A trip down Memory lane
My sweetie and I took a short trip down memory lane this week visiting the town where we met. One of the FAQ's from our friends is how did this Jersey boy meet and marry this girl from Maine? Well in something of a common way in our world: we met at HFHI in Americus… Continue reading A trip down Memory lane
A gift
Cancer touches peoples lives in ways that are often inexplicable and devastating. My dad is gone nearly 6 years, uncle nearly 8. My friend Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer while we were working on the quilt show. Every time in the quilt world when a cancer diagnosis is mentioned, the quilters rally round with a hug… Continue reading A gift
Celebrate and quilt back
Twenty years ago my sweetie and I married. Part of me wonders where the time went and part of me is filled with memories of love, growth and love. We celebrated with a lovely dinner at Ruths Chris Steakhouse. I love him now more than ever and am grateful for the gift of himself. I… Continue reading Celebrate and quilt back
Flowers & Inspiration
As I mentioned in my last post the fair the dahlia exhibit was exquisite. Seeing the shape of the petals I see how dahlia medallion quilt shapes came to be and why they are so much fun to piece and quilt. It's easy to see why quilters are inspired by dahlias. This would be great… Continue reading Flowers & Inspiration
A Day in Jersey!
As evidenced by summer blogs we enjoy visiting local fairs around the tri-state area. We'll drive a few hours depending on the size of the fair. It's a great way to support the local community and sometimes see quilts. 4-H keeps the art of quilting alive in the younger generation in a quiet, unassuming way,… Continue reading A Day in Jersey!
More of Richmond Town
I like touring Historic places. There are a few places that I would go back and visit including Connor Prairie in Indiana, Colonial Williamsburg, and Old Sturbridge Village. Each historic site has their own way of presenting the history of their particular area either interacting with the characters of the time period or the docents… Continue reading More of Richmond Town
Old Movie Theater, Staten Island
I have a thing for architectural lines. I can see how they can be worked into a quilt. My favorite architect happens to be Frank Lloyd Wright, though after seeing the Suckley place and another designed by John Warren Ritch, Mr Wright might have a rival. I'm sure I could find out who designed the Paramount theater… Continue reading Old Movie Theater, Staten Island