From grocery shopping to road trip packing to quilt retreats, this bag fits them all! So far I've made three of these fabulous tote bags and will probably end up making at least three more. They have a super strong base that will hold a ton of weight. In fact, I've filled them up with cans and jars at the grocery store with no problems. Planning a road trip? This is your tote bag! Everything you need to keep in the car can be held inside these great bags. Heading for a quilt ... Read More about The Best FREE All Purpose Tote Bag Pattern You’ll Ever Need
The Best FREE All Purpose Tote Bag Pattern You’ll Ever Need
Quilting Across Nevada!
How to Plan a shop hop, 2 quilt shops and more! In this week's episode we continue our cross country journey through the state of Nevada. And oh boy were we surprised at what we found along the way!! Plus... How to plan a shop hop, TWO quilt shops, a little Nevada history and prostitution... All that and more on this week's episode of Rona, the Traveling Quilter! SHOW notes Check out more about the Mad Hatter quilt shop and the Quilt Parlor quilt shop!Click here for more ... Read More about Quilting Across Nevada!
Windy Moon Quilt Shops
Two Great shops for the trip of one! With two locations in Reno and Sparks, Nevada, each with their own unique style, inventory and general ambiance, Windy Moon Quilt Shops are a must add to your Northern Nevada itinerary. Owner Sandy Sullivan first purchased the quilt shop from a friend in 1984. At that time, it was located in Roundhouse Mall up in Tahoe City. If you’re not familiar with the Northern Nevada area, Tahoe City is located on the California side of Lake Tahoe. Even though ... Read More about Windy Moon Quilt Shops
To Reno or Bust!
Episode 2 in the Traveling Quilter YouTube Show! A quilt show. A quilt shop. The history of Sparks, Nevada plus the "Tip of the Week... How to take your sewing machine on board an aircraft." All that and sew much more! This week's extras: Check out more information on the Quilt show Reno at quiltshowreno.com Learn more about Windy Moon at windymoonquilts.com Click HERE for a complete List of Quilt Shops in Nevada. Click HERE for complete list of upcoming Quilt ... Read More about To Reno or Bust!
Do Quilter’s Really Travel?
YES WE DO! Have you ever wondered "Do Quilters really travel?" I get asked this question ALL the time! Here, in my first episode I'll give you a look at just how big our quilting travel world is, what kinds of quilting travel is out there plus... story time with Ribbit! Do you have a quilting travel question? Let me know if the comments and I'll answer more questions each week! EVERYTHING YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT QUILTING TRAVEL! CLICK HERE TO LEARN ... Read More about Do Quilter’s Really Travel?
Where to Park at the Raleigh Quilt Show
the most unique Convention Center parking i've ever experienced I should have known something was off when I wasn’t able to load the truck the day before leaving, as per my usual quilt show routine. Instead, it rained last night so I waited to load the truck in the morning. The Raleigh quit show is fairly local so no big deal. Or so I thought… Four hours later I finally arrived at the Raleigh Convention Center only to discover that I have no clue how to get in to the underground ... Read More about Where to Park at the Raleigh Quilt Show
My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe – A Quilt Shop Spotlight
In Sandy, Utah, a seemingly inconspicuous little suburb of Salt Lake City, lies a mecca of color and inspiration. Whether you’re in the market for fabric, notions, longarming, classes, clubs or simply fellowship amongst friends, My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe is your place! When I began planning mom and I’s cross-country drive, I knew I wanted to stop at several quilt shops along the way. I mean, obviously, right? When I got to the quilt shops in Utah, the name My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe ... Read More about My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe – A Quilt Shop Spotlight
How to Cut Costs on Shop Hop Road Trips
Think you can't afford a shop hop road trip? Here's a few tips that says you can! Everyone likes to save money. I know I do. But when it comes to Shop Hops, all that fabric and those notions and gadgets can be a bit overwhelming. Especially when they’re calling your name. Screaming it really from across the room. So, how do we combat those screams and stay on budget? The first thing you need to do is set a budget so you know exactly how much you are allowing yourself to spend. ... Read More about How to Cut Costs on Shop Hop Road Trips
Where and What to Eat in New Orleans
Traveling the Big Easy By the Dish Hands down one of the best reasons to visit New Orleans is by far the food. Yes, that deliciousness that fuels our bodies and expands our waistlines. Scrumptious, delectable, tasty, food. I mean, the art and music and atmosphere are great too. But let’s be honest. We eat to survive, right? So, why not eat well!? Here’s my list of where to eat, and what to eat, in New Orleans. With so many of the great restaurants closed because of COVID, my sister and ... Read More about Where and What to Eat in New Orleans
Ghosts on the Battlefield: Is Gettysburg, PA Truly Haunted?
A Traveling Quilter's Eerie Tales of Gettysburg I believe in ghosts. However, my husband is a true skeptic which made our trip to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania that much more entertaining. Some time back, my parents came to visit. Since none of us had ever been to Gettysburg before, and it was only a short 7-hour drive from my house, we decided to pack up the car and hit the road. No one expected what we’d find when we got there. The Hotel Our stay began by checking in to our ... Read More about Ghosts on the Battlefield: Is Gettysburg, PA Truly Haunted?
The Quilt Shows are BACK!
THe safe and grand return to in person shopping Going back to a live in person quilt show after a year of COVID lockdowns was like walking into the great unknown. What would be the turn out? How would people react? Would the quilt shows ever really be the same? Fortunately, the first quilt show back was great! Over the years I’ve attended Quilt Shows as both a vendor and a participant. But, this year for the Atlanta Sewing and Quilt Expo I became something new… “media.” This time ... Read More about The Quilt Shows are BACK!
How to Find Your Quilting Legacy
Why do we quilt? Last night at our Quilters Guild meeting our presenter asked an interesting question. Something that literally made me stop everything I was doing. A question I haven’t been able to stop thinking about since last night. “What is your quilting legacy?” According to dictionary.com, a legacy is “an amount of money or property left to someone in a will.” However, over the years it’s come to mean so much more than just something physical. It can mean something spiritual ... Read More about How to Find Your Quilting Legacy