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
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Day Trippin’ in the City
We've lived in and around the City since shortly after we got married. We've been to Staten Island a few times over the years but never to learn more about the history of Staten Island. Today we visited this far off Borough of the City. Our original goal was visiting Historic Richmond Town. Tours were… Continue reading Day Trippin’ in the City
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Vacation time
Well part time for me and full for my husband. It was a week of mostly day trips and our first overnight in a long time. We went to Wilderstein, last owned by Margaret "Daisy" Suckley, which we happened upon one day early in the spring. Pictures are in his camera and I'll get a hold… Continue reading Vacation time
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Post Surgical Update
Good morning dear quilterly friends! As soon as I can get to my desktop (after next Friday when I'm cleared to do the stairs) I have 3 amazing quilters as guest bloggers - Rayna Gilman, Jeannie Sumrall-Ajero & Michelle Foster of Quilting Gallery lined up. Rayna & Jeannie's blogs will be interview style. Michele… Continue reading Post Surgical Update
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A peek outside my window
The view from my front window is generally in neutral tones. The neighbors all have shades of white, tan & taupe for the siding on their house. Sunrise & sunset change things up a bit. Looking out the office window at sunset is a beautiful thing. The colors of the sunset lately are much deeper… Continue reading A peek outside my window
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Hydrangea
Several weeks ago my sweetie & I went to a local garden center for gazanias. He happened upon them on year and we've loved them ever since. Gazanias are heliotropes so the full sun in the front of our home is perfect. I love the bright warm colors and they're much hardier than the pansies… Continue reading Hydrangea
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Family Day
I snapped this with my phone yesterday. My sweetie & I spent the day with his brother & wife going to a chili cook off & ended up walking on the Walkway Over the Hudson. As we approached the event we realized that entry didn't start until noon so we needed to find something else… Continue reading Family Day
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A day out with my Sweetie
I love spending time with my sweetie. In September we will be married 19 years and I would still prefer to spend the day with him holding hands and enjoying each others company. I have a quilterly fascination with artisan/craftsmen like Frank Lloyd Wright & Gustav Stickley in part due to the graphic nature of… Continue reading A day out with my Sweetie
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Rocks & flat shells
This post is inspired by Melanie Testa. Melanie is in the midst of writing her second book, going through chemotherapy for breast cancer. She inspires me a lot. When I read her blog post yesterday I commented, at first, that I find Melanie interesting. I think I could listen to her for hours. Yep,… Continue reading Rocks & flat shells
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Bias binding
I mentioned a while back that I'd revamp the bias binding tutorial. I needed to get it done for AQS Knoxville, I'm going to participate in the "All Star Review" on Saturday afternoon. I've posted a word document on the Tutorials & Helpful Hints page so you can see one way I approach make bias… Continue reading Bias binding
