How Quickly Things Change I'm now only 2 days from the end of my 14-day quarantine so now seemed the perfect time for me to tear a ligament in my knee, right? Hey, at least I was able to get out of my house and drive to the doctor's office. Boy was that a strange visit. What Happened? Let me take a quick step back and explain. I love to box. In fact, I have a boxing bag in my garage. Before each round on the bag I do some warm ups and other stretches like squats. Well, a couple weeks ... Read More about Continued Quarantine – Is This the New Normal?
Continued Quarantine – Is This the New Normal?
History at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival (VA)
Fabric, organs and quilts, oh my! I love traveling to Virginia. One of the oldest of the original 13 colonies in the United States and known as the Capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War, this place is chock full of history. So, whenever there’s a big Quilt Show taking place, I make every effort to attend. And the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, VA proved the perfect opportunity. On the Atlantic coast, Hampton, VA is located 40 miles from the North Carolina state line ... Read More about History at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival (VA)
See You on the Other Side
a covid-19 story of self quarantine I think I’ve spent more time outside during this self-quarantine than I have in the past month. Enjoying the sunshine and warm winds of Spring are a definite perk to living in the country. panic at the disco One week ago I developed a cough, shortness of breath and a low fever. Fear set in. All I could think of was, "Oh My Gosh, I've got it." Then, every single person I'd come in contact with the previous 2 weeks came flooding through. Visiting ... Read More about See You on the Other Side
The Best Little Bed and Breakfast near Richmond, Virginia
Weddings, History and Crafts, Oh My! One of my favorite things about traveling is finding those perfect little gems that I can’t wait to share with you. On my last trip to Richmond, Virginia I stumbled upon just such a gem! May I introduce you to the historical Virginia Cliffe Inn. I’ll be honest, the first thing that drew me to this place was the fact that all of their beds have quilts on them! As I perused their website photo gallery, picture after picture of their rooms all showed ... Read More about The Best Little Bed and Breakfast near Richmond, Virginia
Are you a Traveler or a Vacationer?
Using Travel and Quilting to push yourself outside your comfort zone. I read an article recently on the difference between a ‘traveler’ and a ‘vacationer’. It got me thinking about which category I, and our fellow quilters, fall into. In the article the author suggests that a traveler is someone who is looking for travel that pushes their boundaries and brings out different versions of themselves. Someone that might volunteer for Doctors Without Borders or someone that climbs Mt. ... Read More about Are you a Traveler or a Vacationer?
How you get to Star Wars from Ireland
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 ... Read More about 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... Read More about Quilts, Parking and the Law, OH MY!