As promised….it’s time to share photos from the fabulous fashion show which was organized and hosted by the multi-talented, super sweet, Diane Herbort at the Quilters’ Heritage Celebration Show last Friday. I’m sorry it has taken me so long, but I haven’t had a chance to sit at
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Boy oh boy, are we ever having F-U-N at the QHC Show in Lancaster! The students in my classes are absolutely wonderful and we are having the BEST time ever! It has been a complete creativity recharge for everyone, (especially me) and the special events, such as the
Read more →The 2009 Quilters’ Heritage Celebration Show has officially begun in Lancaster, PA! I arrived on Sunday evening and spent Monday and Tuesday judging the various categories of the quilt contest. It was a phenominal experience, and although we worked hard and the decisions were very difficult, I
Read more →Made ya look! (smile….) Ok, so it isn’t carpet like floor coverings in a house. Personally, I think this kind of carpet is even better. The stone pathway seems even more enchanted than usual to me. For weeks now, I’ve been watching a portion of our backyard come
Read more →The email from Roseanne showed up in my inbox last Wednesday. Unfortunately, someone had become ill and had to back out at the last minute. Was anyone interested in taking her spot at the guild’s quilt retreat? Deadlines were looming, I had a million tasks pressing. The work
Read more →Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I have a designated spot in our dining room where I like to display seasonal decorations. Although we’re not Irish by heritage, in March I especially enjoy putting out my green and white quilts and my small collection of Irish accents which includes a friendly little leprechaun. To
Read more →Hey, whatcha gonna be doin on Friday, April 3rd? What’s that? No plans you say? Do you live anywhere east of the Mississippi? You do? Then you’re in luck! Make plans now to join me for the most ‘machine-applique-fun’ allowed by law and get in touch with your
Read more →Well, it all began with this: Yep, some serious high-waters and a major growth spurt. Both of our boys were shamefully in need of new jeans. Even though we live in Germany, they still prefer to wear “American style” jeans. I’m sure the Germans have some great jeans
Read more →This morning we awoke to this: Which makes me wonder, why did the same scene in December have me gushing about how cozy and quaint the snow was and now all I can think about is Spring and my violet-colored backyard carpet of crocuses? I actually Googled the term
Read more →As many of you know, 2009 has brought its share of struggles and hardships for our family and me. I’ve tried hard to overcome the tough times during the long, dark days of winter and regain some much needed momentum in recent weeks. While the rough road
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