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The BEST of Hamilton, Missouri – Part One

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The BEST of Hamilton, Missouri – Part One

Bucket List Challenge· Favorites· Hamilton· Missouri· Missouri Quilt Shops· Missouri Shop Spotlights· Planning· Quilt Shop Spotlight· Quilt Shop Spotlights· Quilting· Road Trips· Shop Hop· Show Notes· Travel· Travel Tips· Traveling Quilter· United States

Where to go and What to do in Quilt Town, USA! Have you always wanted to visit Hamilton, Missouri and MSCQ, but not sure what all to see and do? In Part One of the BEST of Hamilton, MO series I show you a little history of Hamilton, one of the museums, another famous face and, of course, Jenny Doan and the Missouri Star Quilt Co crew! show notes & Fun facts! Mentioned in the show: Keep scrolling to find out more about some of the stores located on 'Main Street' in Quilt ... Read More about The BEST of Hamilton, Missouri – Part One

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Lickety Stitch Quilts – Lusk, Wyoming

Quilt Shop Spotlights· Quilting· Travel· United States· Wyoming· Wyoming Quilt shop spotlights· Wyoming Quilt Shops

A Quilt Shop Spotlight Don’t you just love it when you unexpectedly stumble upon the most amazing quilt shop in the middle of nowhere!? On our great cross country journey of 2022, we stopped in the small town of Lusk, Wyoming for lunch. As we pulled into town, the first thing I noticed were barn quilts… everywhere! Of course, I started to get excited. This many barn quilts must mean there’s a quilt shop! Sure enough. Lickety Stitch Quilts was just down the road. Located right on ... Read More about Lickety Stitch Quilts – Lusk, Wyoming

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What To Do for Quilters in New Orleans

Louisiana· Louisiana Quilt Shops· Travel· Travel Tips

The Best Tips for Visiting the 'Big Easy' When my sister said she wanted to spend her birthday in the city of New Orleans, my only response was, "When should I arrive?" NOLA, or the Big Easy, is by far one of my favorite places to visit in these United States. Culture, atmosphere, music and FOOD. It's a place that should be on every quilter's Bucket List. Here's my best tips for planning your next Cajun adventure! Stay in the French Quarter On our last trip to New Orleans, our ... Read More about What To Do for Quilters in New Orleans

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Glenda’s Sewing Cupboard Quilt Shop

Missouri· Missouri Quilt Shops· Missouri Shop Spotlights· Quilt Shop Spotlight· Quilting· Show Notes· Travel· Traveling Quilter· United States

A Quilt Shop Spotlight Located at the beginning of the Highway 36 Quilt Shop Trail, and on your way to Missouri Star Quilt Company, lies one of the most warm, wonderful and welcoming quilt shop in the Midwest. Let me introduce you to Glenda's Sewing Cupboard! What is Highway 36 Quilt trail? The Highway 36 Quilt Trail is an organized Shop Hop that follows Highway 36 right through northern Missouri from Hannibal to St. Joseph. Between April and October each participating shop puts ... Read More about Glenda’s Sewing Cupboard Quilt Shop

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My Interview with Andi Stanfield

Behind the Quilts Episodes· Interviews· Quilting· Show Notes

Behind the Quilts Podcast Episode 4 Welcome to Behind the Quilts podcast! Get a one of a kind look 'behind the curtain' at our vast quilting world. In this short series, I sit down with industry insiders to discuss all aspects of how the quilting industry runs. From fabrics to barn quilts, quilt shows to quilt shops and everything in between! In episode 4 of Behind the Quilts podcast I sit down with Andi Stanfield of True Blue Quilts! Andi shares with us what exactly is ... Read More about My Interview with Andi Stanfield

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Best Tips for Attending a Quilt Show

Bucket List Challenge· Quilt Shows· Quilting· Travel Tips· United States

How to make the most of your trip! One of my favorite travel destinations is definitely the quilt shows. I mean, gadgets, new fabrics, workshops and amazing quilts all in one place? What’s not to love?? However, your first time at a show can seem a little overwhelming. Here's my tips for getting the best out of your trip attending a quilt show. My very first quilt show I attended was the Carolina Lily Quilt show here in North Carolina several years ago. It's a great guild show to visit ... Read More about Best Tips for Attending a Quilt Show

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Quilt Show Reno Recap 2022

Nevada· Nevada Quilt Shows· Quilt Shows· Quilt Shows· Quilting· Show Notes· Travel· Traveling Quilter· United States

more quilting fun in the nevada desert We're causing a ruckus at the Quilt Show in Reno, Nevada! This was the husband's first time at a National Quilt Show. In it's new location at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, quilters came together from all over the US for inspiration, learning and plain ole quilting fun! What I didn't expect to see what a HUGE travel trailer INSIDE the building with tons of fabulous quilting supplies! The owner of said travel trailer is my new hero. In my ... Read More about Quilt Show Reno Recap 2022

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What is the White Sands in New Mexico

Fun Facts· New Mexico· Travel· Travel Tips· United States

One of the biggest items on my travel bucket list was the White Sands in New Mexico. And in May, 2022 I finally got to check it off the list! What I found out about this amazing desert was nothing like I thought! You might recognize the white sandy desert from many documentaries, television shows and movies like Jarhead, Young Guns II and even Year One. With it's rolling hills of pure white sand, it makes a pretty dramatic backdrop! But, what are they exactly? Chemically, the White ... Read More about What is the White Sands in New Mexico

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My Interview with Linda J Hahn

Behind the Quilts Episodes· Interviews· Quilting· Show Notes

Behind the Quilts Podcast Episode 3 Welcome to Behind the Quilts podcast! Get a one of a kind look 'behind the curtain' at our vast quilting world. In this short series, I sit down with industry insiders to discuss all aspects of how the quilting industry runs. From fabrics to barn quilts, quilt shows to quilt shops and everything in between! In episode 3 of Behind the Quilts podcast I sit down with Linda J Hahn! Click below to watch Episode 3 of Behind the Quilts with Linda J ... Read More about My Interview with Linda J Hahn

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Is the Alamo Really that Small?

Texas· Travel· Travel Tips· United States

my take was a little different than most After 3500 miles and stops in Alabama, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, my son and I finally made it to Nevada. And what a trip we had!! Both he and I were able to cross off a couple Bucket List items! One of them was quite by happenstance. Originally, we were going to spend some time with friends in Arizona. However, their daughter contracted COVID so that left us with an extra day on the drive. But, where should we go? What should we ... Read More about Is the Alamo Really that Small?

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Prairie Point Junction Quilt Shop

Nebraska· Nebraska Quilt Shops· Nebraska Shop Spotlights· Quilt Shop Spotlight· Quilt Shop Spotlights· Quilting· Show Notes· Travel· Traveling Quilter

A Quilt Shop Spotlight While mom and I were on our cross country road trip in the summer of 2021 it was my first time in the state of Nebraska. So, when we ventured into Cozad I wasn't sure what to expect. What this little town lacks in size it more than makes up for in art, history, community, and quilts! Take a walk with us through the amazing Prairie Point Junction Quilt Shop!! Why visit cozad, nebraska? I kid you not. Cozad, Nebraska should be on every traveling quilters ... Read More about Prairie Point Junction Quilt Shop

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Why Visit Grand Canyon West?

Arizona· Fun Facts· O'er at the Pond· Travel· Travel Tips· United States

Why West is better than the national park! Up until last year I didn't even know that Grand Canyon West was even a thing. Even while living in Arizona all those years ago we only ever visited the Grand Canyon National Park. Low and behold, heading over to Grand Canyon West was less expensive and we had a BLAST! Grand Canyon West is not actually a part of the Grand Canyon National Park. In fact, it is the home of the Hualapai (WALL-uh-pie) Tribal Nation. One million acres and ... Read More about Why Visit Grand Canyon West?