They say "birds of a feather flock together" and that's true in quilting circles also! Oh do I have some fabulous friends that I flock with ~ and do I like feathers! I'm soaring high today with TWO huge announcements so without too much pre-ramble let's talk quilts! Twilight Chic Week Flying high as time… Continue reading Flying High in February
I don't know about you, but my January was "blessfully" busy ~ no, that's not a typo as indeed I feel blessed to have enjoyed friends, fabric and family this busy month! I thought I'd do a little photo recap of this first month of a new year. Ya'know I do this just so I… Continue reading Friends, Fabric, and Family
Goodness, where has this month gone! This rambler has been a tad silent as I've entered the new year wearing lots of hats ~ juggling secret sewing, bookkeeping (closing out a year is always fun said no one ever!) and beginning a new year of teaching, travel and workshops. The hat I'd like to be… Continue reading Update on Island Batik Getaway Blog Hop
It's rare that I post twice a day...but sometimes I post more as a reminder for myself as I like to look back on my month, year, etc...and that's why I'm sharing this tonight. A reminder for me to take time to rest! It's already been a busy non-stop year, not complaining, as I just… Continue reading On The Seventh Day ~ We Rested
It's time to getaway the Island Batik Ambassador way! Today starts the month-long blog hop with the Island Batik Ambassadors! Today's featured fabric collection is Crystal Ball Your journey begins here! With the kickoff blog post from Island Batik that will provide you with today's blog links as well as the full schedule! AND there will… Continue reading Day One Island Batik Getaway Blog Hop
Happy New Year! I realize it's the close of the 3rd day already, but it's never too late to wish someone a Happy New Year is it?...well, maybe there is a point when it's time to refrain from the greeting ~ probably before the next big holiday I'd imagine. Who writes these rules anyway! Regardless,… Continue reading I’ve Got A Planner and I’m Not Afraid To Use It!
Even though it's been over a month, some things are just too monumental not to document! Such is the case with meeting up with friends from all over the world for the fall events known simply as Quilt Market and Quilt Festival held annually in Houston ~ think of it as a quilter's Disneyland and… Continue reading Putting the International in International Quilt Festival
While the year isn't over yet for the 2018 Island Batik Ambassadors ~ we have December and January to go ~ I thought I'd take time to post a review of my projects from this year so far, as well as remind you (and encourage you) that the last day to apply for the 2019 Island… Continue reading Looking back – Island Batik Ambassador 2018, so far
I love turning over a new calendar page, and today, December 1st isn't without exception - the only exception is it has come too quickly! Sew much to do, so many things that will be left undone simply because there "isn't enough time". Such is life! Yesterday was a day of reflection as my thoughts… Continue reading A Moment To Reflect
With a Cozy Log Cabin Quilt that is! 'Tis the season! It's been a busy busy busy month: Quilt Market, Festival, customer quilts, secret sewing, and the November Island Batik Ambassador challenge Cozy Cabins! Settle in with that second cup of warm beverage and get all cozy as this rambler shares the thought process and step… Continue reading Let’s Get Cozy
