We're eleven days from Thanksgiving. Eleven. Please don't be shocked by my admission that I had to look this up. These last two weeks have been full and thinking about this particular date is superseded by that fullness. While perusing blogs this morning I read this repost by Cheryl on God's Grace and Mom's Alzheimers beginning… Continue reading Gratitude Sunday
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Celebrating a Half-Century
Celebrating the big five-zero in ten short days. Some days I wonder where the time went, and some days I know exactly. I am grateful for the opportunity to be here, to become a quilter. I'm grateful for the struggles, and the joys. I'm grateful for those whose lives I've had the opportunity to spend… Continue reading Celebrating a Half-Century
I’m leavin’ on a Jet Plane and Know when I’ll be back again
Admit it, you're singing with me now. It's time to finish packing my suitcases and head back to New York. I'm going with a full heart and a lot of work to do. There are plans afoot for Spring and Fall Market. If you have a few moments and want a bit of a giggle… Continue reading I’m leavin’ on a Jet Plane and Know when I’ll be back again
Fabric Monday: Homeward Natalie Barnes Giving in a Beautiful Way
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpqVSl9HOy4/ beyondthereefpatterns it’s almost time!@do.good.quilt.auction please please please follow along, and bid as your heart guides you.... @windhamfabrics@beyondthereefpatterns@robinruthdesign @ladykquilts@latifahsaafirstudios @violetcraft@jennyscreativeplace @sassafraslane@needleinahayesstack @angelafmq@amyscreativeside beyondthereefpatterns bidding opens at 10am 03 Nov 18.... Homeward Bound is a new collection by Natalie Barnes of Beyond the Reef by Windham Fabrics. Natalie's beautiful lines have a feeling and aesthetic of home, coming home, being home.… Continue reading Fabric Monday: Homeward Natalie Barnes Giving in a Beautiful Way
Fall Quilt Market ready for Schoolhouse
https://www.instagram.com/p/BprVcHPHRgb/ The sun isn't yet beginning to shine light on this new day. Houston is already buzzing with the sounds of a city waking up, cars honking, the shooshing of early morning traffic, buses stopping, the city is humming. In just a couple of hours the quilting professionals converge on the convention center to see… Continue reading Fall Quilt Market ready for Schoolhouse
Getting Ready for Quilt Market
Laundry - started Back pack and purse - in process (Shannon Cuddle Suede see posts here) Hair - get a trim. Scheduling appointments Checking out the Quilt Market App to schedule School Houses. Debby and I are flying in on Thursday. PS go check out this quilt on Debby Brown Quilts. I'm in love. I'm… Continue reading Getting Ready for Quilt Market
Reminders are a Quilters Best Friend
My favorite boss of all time said frequently, "We don't need new teaching, we need reminders." I'm going add that learning and teaching the basics is essential. A while back I wrote a post on having "the talk" Around the same time I wrote this on a popular social media site: You are a smart,… Continue reading Reminders are a Quilters Best Friend
