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 […]

SUNDAY – A Whole Lot Going On!

| February 15, 2009

Today was a WHIRLWIND OF FUN – and I think there was even a bit of sewing going on at QUILTER’S CORNER in Midlothian, VA.  We had our 30’s Club.  Actually I think there was as much laughing and talking as there was sewing.  Oh yes, shopping too.  That is what makes us happy, right? […]

Halfway House and Quilty News

| February 10, 2009

What a day – Marla and I had a fantastic tour of a Virginian Plantation – Magnolia Grange – and we made a trip to JO JO’s Quilt shop to find some flannel fabric and be inspired by the quilts in the shop!  We also picked up our Moss Prints – and if that wasn’t […]

Augusta Cole’s Cutting Bee January 31, 09

| February 1, 2009

Saturday I attended my FIRST CUTTING BEE hosted by Augusta Cole…..and it won’t be my LAST cutting bee.  It really was LOTS OF FUN. Twenty-four quilters each brought in 20 1/2 yard fabrics cut into 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 inch strips.  Half of the fabrics were lights and half were darks.  We put all of […]

Quilter’s Night Out – Quilter’s Corner, Midlothian, VA

| February 1, 2009

We had a cozy sew-in at Quilter’s Corner on Friday night (January 30, 2009.) I think we spent almost as much time shopping for chicken fabric as we did sewing – but it was all good.  Well, it was ALMOST all good…..when you look at the pictures you will see one “sad Sheddy” because her […]