To those that follow me it might go without saying but, I am, indeed, a huge Star Wars geek. I saw all the movies in the theater and even took my son to opening nights for all the remastered versions. However, with work and just being an adult, I’ve been slacking. But not today! Today I finally get to see the new Star Wars movie. I know, I’m severely behind the times. It came out in theaters 2 weeks ago. Hey, at least this time I actually get to see it in the theater instead of my usual wait ... Read More about How you get to Star Wars from Ireland
How you get to Star Wars from Ireland
How to Easily Start Planning a Big Travel Adventure
Travel Plans for the BIG 'Return to Ireland' trip has commenced!I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but I’m going back to Ireland!! This time I’ll be staying 4 whole weeks traveling from coast to coast taking pictures, doing research and, of course, sampling the whiskey. What makes any grand adventure 'GRAND'? A Grand Plan!I know there are some amazing computer apps and sites and gizmos that claim to dominate the market in their ability to track your travel plans down to the minutest details of even ... Read More about How to Easily Start Planning a Big Travel Adventure
How Your Art Reflects The Real You
My Encounter with the Great Kaffe Fassett!Did you ever attend a workshop and create a quilt that forces you to truly see yourself? That was my weekend with Kaffe Fassett. This last weekend was the big Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably event put on by Sew Much Fun Quilt Shop here in Lowell, NC. Knowing how much of a Kaffe super fan I am, a friend that works at the store leaked the information he was coming before they had even formally announced it just so I could be sure to get a spot. It really ... Read More about How Your Art Reflects The Real You
Quilts, Parking and the Law, OH MY!
Getting that perfect Quilt photo is not for the faint of heart.Since the moment I finished binding my Kaleidoscope quilt I couldn’t get this image out of my head. I knew I wanted to take pictures of the quilt with the high rises of Uptown Charlotte behind it. Imagine, the drab colors of the buildings then this POP of color from the quilt. Photography gold. So, I asked my photographer friend about where I could get the shot. After all, I’m sure the city officials would not take too kindly to me ... Read More about Quilts, Parking and the Law, OH MY!