Way back when my dear mother-in-love lived in South Jersey she planted two Dogwood trees.One afternoon as we worked on cleaning up the property I pulled one of them up. It looked like a twig. The baby tree was replanted and thrived. The dogwood still lives in my front yard now, in spite of my… Continue reading Trees are perfect: character grows
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Inspired, Character
There are habits in life that well worth cultivating, an affinity for quirky literature is a good thing. The details of discovering Jasper Fforde escape me, however the long lasting memory of the telling of the life and times of Thursday Next, and the twists and turns of her life bring a smile to the… Continue reading Inspired, Character
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Character Building
As I started thinking about character, texture, and thread a character from about 25 years ago popped up in my thoughts. He and his wife both volunteered with local school students after school. One afternoon he demonstrated asymmetry through showing the students how his eyes, ears, arms, etc were asymmetrical. Most of this someone wouldn't… Continue reading Character Building
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I can see it now – Word
I can see it now. I woke up this morning with a solid plan for a quilt that I need to finish. There is a total fabric change. From a Daiwabo to Radiance. I realized the quilt needs the shimmer to meet the shimmer of the metallics and theme of the quilt - the moon.… Continue reading I can see it now – Word
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Inspiration in two ways
First bit of Inspiration: Head over to Generation Q Magazine today. We've got a book review for Wanderlust Quilts by friend of the blog Mandy Leins of Mandalei Quilts. Â I offered to be the official "quilt holder upper" during her schoolhouse at Quilt Market. I did my best to hide behind the quilts, though my… Continue reading Inspiration in two ways
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Starting our 24th year
I've been fascinated with the moon forever. Why I even resisted when my Sweetie suggested he get one of his tripods out to put my camera on and shoot the moon I will never know. Going out and watching this beauty happen, being able to capture this moment, and share it: priceless. This shot here… Continue reading Starting our 24th year
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New York Botanical Garden
I have with me here one of my nieces. My dad had a knack for taking pictures with an "I have no idea what's going to happen here" kind of fee. I turned the camera hoping to catch my niece and me and took the shot. Et Voila. The neice, she has a lovely smile.… Continue reading New York Botanical Garden
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Winter Sunset
Today was a full day. Lots of things going on in a behind the scenes kind of way. It happens. Some days I just have to wait to share with you what's going on around here. Part of my day will be revealed tomorrow on the Gen Q website, and it'll be worth it. I'm… Continue reading Winter Sunset
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Black and White challenge
Good morning! Happy Thanksgiving! There is a lovely black and white challenge all over facebook. I like photos for a lot of reasons. My dad was an Air Force photographer, his love of photography carried through the rest of his life. I've picked up a touch of his love for photography. One of my sisters… Continue reading Black and White challenge
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quilting! quilting!
I'm on a mad dash to get 2 quilts done before Quilt Market - and that's in between blogging for Gen Q, blogging for me, and working four days each week. Whew!!! It's all good. here's what 1.2 billion bubbles looks like from the back of the quilt. yes, dear friends, this is a wee… Continue reading quilting! quilting!
