Stitching the granite state! Welcome to New Hampshire! Quilt Retreats are one of my favorite gatherings for quilters. A time where we can chat, laugh and SEW! But, what Quilt Retreat Centers are near me? They're HERE! :) Below is the most up to date list of active Quilting Retreat Centers in New Hampshire. If you know of one, or own one, and would like it added to the list, CLICK HERE and let us know! I will continually update this list as I get new information. So, be sure to ... Read More about Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in New Hampshire
Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in New Hampshire
Complete List of 7 Quilt Shops in Delaware
The First State Welcome to Delaware! SOME POINTS OF INTEREST NOT TO BE MISSED: GET READY TO SHOP HOP! There are several ways (and excuses) to visit these awesome quilt shops. Many of them participate in the Row by Row Experience, now known as the Quilters Trek. You can learn more, and plan your trip by visiting their website HERE. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE QUILT SHOPS! No matter which part of the state you visit, there’s sure to be a Quilt shop near by. Here is the ... Read More about Complete List of 7 Quilt Shops in Delaware
Complete List of 19 Quilt Shops in Connecticut
The Nutmeg State Welcome to Connecticut! SOME POINTS OF INTEREST NOT TO BE MISSED: GET READY TO SHOP HOP! There are several ways (and excuses) to visit these awesome quilt shops. Many of them participate in the Row by Row Experience, now known as the Quilters Trek. You can learn more, and plan your trip by visiting their website HERE. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE QUILT SHOPS! No matter which part of the state you visit, there’s sure to be a Quilt shop near by. Here is ... Read More about Complete List of 19 Quilt Shops in Connecticut
Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in Connecticut
Stitching the Nutmeg state! Welcome to Connecticut! Quilt Retreats are one of my favorite gatherings for quilters. A time where we can chat, laugh and SEW! But, what Quilt Retreat Centers are near me? They're HERE! :) Below is the most up to date list of active Quilting Retreat Centers in Connecticut. If you know of one, or own one, and would like it added to the list, CLICK HERE and letus know! I will continually update this list as I get new information. So, be sure to bookmark ... Read More about Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in Connecticut
Stitching “On the Cut”
Stitching the Globe Episode 2 One of my favorite shows is the Peaky Blinders from Netflix. Especially in season 1, they do a lot of work 'on the cut', which is a series of canals throughout England. What happens when one Quilt Pattern Designer decides to turn one of those 'narrow boats' on the cut into a sewing studio? Do you use Rumble? Click HERE to subscribe to my channel! A few months before I left for the United Kingdom, I received an email asking me if I'd like to ... Read More about Stitching “On the Cut”
Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in Alabama
Stitching home sweet alabama! Welcome to Alabama! Quilt Retreats are one of my favorite gatherings for quilters. A time where we can chat, laugh and SEW! But, what Quilt Retreat Centers are near me? They're HERE! :) Below is the most up to date list of active Quilting Retreat Centers in Alabama. If you know of one, or own one, and would like it added to the list, CLICK HERE and let us know! I will continually update this list as I get new information. So, be sure to bookmark ... Read More about Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in Alabama
Welcome to the UK!
Stitching the Globe Episode 1 In the first episode of Stitching the Globe, we kick things off in the grand ole' city of London. Follow me as we explore Great Britain's capital in search of the perfect quilt photo! We'll learn about Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye. Join me as we stitch the first 'block' of the world's grandest quilt... in London! Do you use Rumble? Click HERE to subscribe to my channel! London, England. The Royal seat of the United ... Read More about Welcome to the UK!
More Than a Hobby, Quilting is Therapy
How Quilting Changed my Life. 9 years ago, I was afraid of my own shadow. Hard to believe when you look at me today, but it’s true. My life consisted of panic attacks and anxiety. I was eating my feelings and pretending everything was ‘ok.’ When, in fact, everything was far from ‘ok’. The only solace I had was in my quilting. Of course, at that time it was very much a solo venture. I had no idea just how vast the quilting world was, let alone how much of an impact it would have on my ... Read More about More Than a Hobby, Quilting is Therapy
How to Create Your Own Barn Quilt Treasure Hunt!
Not Just Art on a Building, these Barn Quilts are an Adventure! Do you remember going on long road trips and playing the ‘I Spy’ game just to pass the time? "I spy with my little eye something... red." "Is it that quilt on a barn?" In this Article: How the Barn Quilt Trails Began Donna Sue Groves, whose mother was a quilter, grew up playing the ‘I spy’ game spotting things like barns! When she and her mother later bought a farm in rural Ohio, it had an old ugly tobacco ... Read More about How to Create Your Own Barn Quilt Treasure Hunt!
Sewing Studio Makeover!
Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 16 Show Notes In the 16th installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we were joined by Bobbi Jakic from Arrow Sewing and Designer/Teacher Christa Watson! In this episode we discussed: WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: Arrow Sewing Christa Watson - Christa Quilts Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, coupons and much more!Sign me up!We hate spam too and will never send ... Read More about Sewing Studio Makeover!
The Ultimate Traveling Quilters Bucket List
How many have you accomplished? Have you taken the Bucket List Challenge? Here's how the Ultimate Quilter's Bucket List Challenge works. It starts with 3 levels. Each level gets progressively harder to accomplish. But, each level also leads into the next. For instance, Level 1 requires you to visit 5 new Quilt shops. Where in Level 2 you are required to visit 25 new Quilt shops, and so on. I've also added an extra section at the end of my personal Quilters Bucket List items that ... Read More about The Ultimate Traveling Quilters Bucket List
How to Deal With Travel Anxiety
Why You Always Trust Your Gut to Overcome Fear I am a huge proponent of always trusting your gut. Right up until your gut steers you in the wrong direction. One brief conversation and it's pretty obvious how much I love to travel. My face lights up and my demeanor changes the moment I begin recounting my latest travel adventures. Quilt shows and events, all things art and history the world over. I love to share my love of travel with anyone willing to listen. However, what you may ... Read More about How to Deal With Travel Anxiety