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
What To Do for Quilters in New Orleans
Glenda’s Sewing Cupboard Quilt Shop
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
My Interview with Andi Stanfield
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
Best Tips for Attending a Quilt Show
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
Quilt Show Reno Recap 2022
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
What is the White Sands in New Mexico
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
My Interview with Linda J Hahn
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
Is the Alamo Really that Small?
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?
Prairie Point Junction Quilt Shop
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
Why Visit Grand Canyon West?
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?
Top 15 Hotel Safety Tips for Women
Staying safe while sleeping on the road Throughout the years I’ve traveled to nearly every state in the US and a few countries internationally. I’ve stayed at hotels of every size from the flea-bag no-name motel in Indiana that we discovered had a bed bug problem to the 4-star hotel in Dublin where service and safety were their top priority. No matter where you stay, there are a few key hotel safety tips to help give you that peace of mind to get the most out of your trip. At Check ... Read More about Top 15 Hotel Safety Tips for Women
BIG LIST of the Best Quilting Gadgets
My Favorite Quilting Supplies One of the questions I get asked most often is which quilting gadgets I use. There's so many different products on the market it can be so hard to figure out which work the best. So, I decided to put together a big list of all my favorite quilting gadgets and quilting notions that I love using in my sewing studio! Here's the Breakdown: I just want to mention, while there are links to Amazon to find several of these items, ALL of the items listed ... Read More about BIG LIST of the Best Quilting Gadgets