Christmas In July!

Dig out your Christmas in July stuff, as it is only five months until the old guy comes down the chimneys!  We can get started on gifts and decorations, and maybe have something new for the season.  Today is my day on Sarah's Christmas in July blog hop at Confessions of a Fabric Addict.  I …

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Quick Trip to Greensboro

A little over a week ago, we made a quick trip to Greensboro for a car show on Saturday.  We drove over Friday so we could have some fun on the way.  The first stop was the Greensboro Arboretum.  This is a lovely small arboretum and park on a narrow strip of land between a …

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Safelight Project Update

We have just two weeks to go for the Safelight Project, and I am delighted to announce that the financial goal has been exceeded.  Just yesterday in the mail, our donations rocketed past the goal!   The project will be providing 62 bags for the shelter, with 60 of them designed for women and two …

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Carolina Hurricane Quilts Virtual Show

Another pickup was made from Cary Quilting Company, a carload of wonderful quilts for the hurricane project.  The diversity in designs have been like having a quilt show in my guest room, LOL!!  It has been wonderful to see them, and I want to share some of the latest ones with you. First, Material Girls …

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DIY Ottoman for the Veranda

On one of my recent estate sale forays, I saw these little metal tables.  I didn't get them that day, but I kept thinking about them.  Since it wasn't that far out of my way, I went back while I was out the next day. They were still there and priced half off.  I had …

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Geocaching with the Mini Club

Last weekend was a fun day with the Mini Cooper Club, as we drove around our beautiful mountains looking for geocaches.  We did this last year too (Geocaching), and had such a good time!  This year our hosts took us to different spots to look for the little caches.  If you've not done this, you …

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July in the Garden

The garden is blooming still, get ready for a picture heavy post! We are fortunate to have a very long blooming season as the spring flowers fade and the summer beauties show their colors. Late June and early July is the time for the day lilies to shine.  I still have several varieties, and will …

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Safelight Project 2019 Update

Going to the mailbox last week was such fun, with new surprises several times.  We are making progress towards the goals, and I plan to order the bags this week.  The first package to arrive had three pretty case sets from Melanie Tehan. The incredible Becky Harbour sent five case sets plus a generous monetary …

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Blue Hurricane Quilt

I have finally finished the last quilt I will do for the Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project, a lovely top of blue fabrics pieced by Darlene Cooley.  It reminds me of the ocean.  I loaded it with a lovely Quilter's Dream batting donated by Susan at Desert Sky Quilting. It is a neat pattern, with strips …

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Teacups Quilt Along – Block 12

Our block for the July installment of the Teacups Quilt Along takes us back to applique one more time.  We have cups, and a kettle for the water, teapots to steep and hold the hot tea.  What are we missing? Well, tea bags of course!!  This month, we will applique two teabags on an 8-1/2-inch …

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