The Corolla, NC Beach Retreat, February, 2009

| February 24, 2009

We had a wonderful time at the beach in Corolla, North Carolina the past few days.  We quilted, we ate some fantastic brunches and dinners , we laughed, we sewed, there was even a walker or two to be seen on the beach.   I loved the sunrises and the sunsets – the dolphins playing in […]

Virginia Scrappers Quilters Just Wanna Have Fun!

| December 28, 2008

Our December Sew-Day was SOOOOO much fun.  In addition to our sewing,  we had a bit of combat photo ops…..guys aren’t the ONLY ONES with cool tools!  It appears that GINGHER has a very fancy seam ripper and Carmen has one……HM…..this just might be the start of a chain reaction.  I want one!!!!  It is […]

The Christmas Sew-In Mini-Retreat 2008

| December 21, 2008

A few of us gathered this afternoon at Patsy’s House for a sew-in.  Oh my – Catherine and I actually GASPED when we entered Patsy’s house.  Who knew that she was an accomplished needlework artist.  She has a collection of Adam and Eve samplers that is astonishing.  THIS IS NO EXAGGERATION.  It is unbelievable!  Patsy’s  husband, […]

Massanetta Springs Quilt Retreaters Had a GRAND TIME

| October 6, 2008

Oh my, my sides are about worn out from all of the giggles and fun that the Country Piecemakers Quilt Guild had on retreat the past four days!  Who knew that quilters were THIS MUCH FUN. Thursday I packed up and headed out to meet Merci and Margaret.  Oh my, I almost fainted when I […]

HELLO KITTY, POSTCARD, AND THE OLD VIRGINIA ROAD QUILT

| September 3, 2008

HELLO KITTY It came, it came it came……..I am so excited.  After deliberating for MONTHS I finally decided to do it.  I got my HELLO KITTY sewing machine (ordered it from E-BAY) and tonight I am going to open the box.  It feels like Christmas!  Now I can be a part of the KIT KAT […]