Misc Musings, Gratitude, and BIRTHDAY JOY

| November 8, 2009

MISC MUSINGS Sara – my friend and long arm quilter – has the most wonderful quilting cottage and I just love to go there.  She has it decorated so cute for fall and  I wanted to share my photos of the “warmth and hospitality!” When I was last there Sara had just finished her Bonnie […]

Quilty and Hooker News – and INSPIRATION 11 8 09

| November 8, 2009

I got several things PARTIALLY put together this week……and I guess PARTIAL is better than nothing – right!  I decided this was my week to work on UFOS….and so I did.  I got 3 quilt tops together and one hooker project partially on the way to UFO status! MODA SELVAGES – started November 2008 I […]

The Queen of England with the U. S. Presidents

| November 3, 2009

I thought that this was VERY interesting.  We have had all of these presidents in the United States during the time that the Queen of England has reigned!!           AND…. a little bit more trivia thanks to GOOGLE!   Why did President Lyndon B. Johnson never meet Britain’s Elizabeth II, making him […]

New England Quilt Tour – last two days

| October 13, 2009

On day 5 we visited Knight’s Quilt Shop (located on a beautiful lot with LOTS OF TREES inCape Neddick, Maine)  where a “Private Sale” had been arranged just for us – complete with refreshments and several drawings with prizes.  This shop truly epitomized the essence of hospitality and customer service!!!!  They had a paper piecing demo […]

New England Quilt Tour – Days 4 and 5

| October 12, 2009

On the 4th day we visited the Shelburne Museum.   It was amazing…..truly.  We saw  pottery, dolls, art, china, carriages, wonderful old buildings ……….it was SO CAPTIVATING.  In the evening we had a nice dinner and then had some free time.  I decided to have another go (notice my Australian speech reformation?) at knitting my socks.  I had […]