Carolina Hurricane Quilts Update

The second shipment of quilts went to Wilmington recently, with quilts coming from Charlotte, Raleigh and Western NC as well as a couple from Upstate SC.  Ready for a virtual quilt show? Here are a few of the lovelies that went on the trip, as well as some that were sent in the mail.  A …

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MINIs on the Dragon!

Last weekend we had a fabulous time with an annual event called MINIs on the Dragon.  It is a gathering of Mini Cooper owners for five days of drives, dinners, activities and fun.  MINIacs come from everywhere, not just this area.  In its 17th year, people came from 38 states as far away as California, …

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Coffee Card

Reading some of my stamper buddy's blogs this week (both Wendy's Made by Wendy Bellino and Heidi's My Little Stamping Blog!), I found out about a Coffee Lovers Card Challenge at Coffee Loving Cardmakers, so I had to go make one to enter.  I didn't think I had coffee specific stamps, and sure enough, nada. …

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Stamping a Special Mother’s Day Card

Mother's day is this weekend, and it is time to make a really special card.  My dear mother in law loves my hand made cards, and I wanted to make a really nice one this year.  Her favorite color is purple, so I got out some different purples to use on a lovely large flower …

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NC Arboretum Orchid Show – part 2

There were so many gorgeous blooms with the orchid show, that it is taking two posts to show just a small part of them.  The show was stuffed full of a huge variety of blooms!  Color and shapes were awesome, so let's take a small tour of some more of the beauty in this room. …

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NC Arboretum Orchid Show

I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday, and will enjoy these gorgeous orchids in a very picture heavy post!  A couple of weeks ago, DH and I went to the Orchid Show at the NC Arborteum to see the competition with participants from all over North Carolina vying for ribbons and recognition.  I took …

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Teacup Quilt Along – Block 10

Wow, where did the month go?  It is already time for the next block in the Teacups Quilt Along.  This one snuck up on me, as I am totally consumed with a Mini Cooper club event this weekend that I'll share soon. Anyway, since we have a teapot and lots of cups, we need to …

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Sampler Quilt of Valor

With another QOV presentation coming up in July, I thought it would be a good time to pull out some orphan blocks that were sent to me.  I know some of these came from dear reader friend Melanie T.  I think some also came from another reader, but I cannot remember who - Phyllis D, …

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Asian Noodle Bowls – Ridiculously Fast and Delicious!

Asian food is a favorite of mine, and I like watching cooking shows with Asian influence on TV.   One I've been watching for some time, and really enjoy, is Simply Ming.  Ming Tsai is a Chinese chef with a really entertaining show.  He recently did one on ramen noodles, and how they are a staple …

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April in the Garden – Planting pots and photographing flowers

Lots of activity this past week in the garden, get ready for a long and picture heavy post to enjoy!  I will be resting today after a busy week last week, and getting ready for a crazy busy week ahead.  I hope you enjoy the prolific blooms around our place, starting with the tulips.  Almost …

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