Taking a break from everything is easy here, with the Blue Ridge Parkway just minutes away. It took about 45 minutes to drive up to Graveyard Fields yesterday for a mind-clearing hike. We are so lucky to live where a vacation set of mind is literally a short drive away. We have wanted to hike …
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A Modern Setting for Traditional Block of the Month
Last year, I did a series of posts on a block of the month, all in batiks which was put on by a local quilt shop using patterns from the internet. I decided that batik fabrics were not my cup of tea. With the advice of friends, I did manage to get all the blocks …
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National Fried Chicken Day 2015
Ok, I’ll admit it. I am completely addicted to fried chicken. I could eat it everyday, if only my arteries could take it. The combination of delicate crunchy exterior and tender juicy chicken is happiness on a plate. Fried chicken was the comfort food of choice for my childhood years, and the very best was …
Red, White and Blue Luncheon
Spring and early summer in the mountains is a perfect time to have an outdoor party. Patriotic holidays dominate the summer months, so I decided to have a few friends over for a ladies cookout with a patriotic theme. It was lovely to spend the day with friends, in an easy manner, just chatting and …
Late June Garden 2015
Last Sunday was a wonderful mountain living day, as the temperature cooled to the mid-60s overnight, and I opened every window in the house for a good airing early in the morning. It was cool all day, with a nice breeze to flush out the stale air in the house. Lovely and quiet, gentle wind …
Disappearing Nine Patch Variation – Stacked Bricks
Who says a quilt block has to be square? I was looking at the Disappearing Nine Patch block again, with the idea of making another of my own Variation in pastels, when it occurred to me that there could be another possibility. What if another square was added? The result would be a brick shape, …
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Car Club Drive and Mary Alice’s Garden
Saturday was another perfect day to get together with friends and drive these beautiful mountain roads. We gathered in the parking lot at the new Asheville Outlets. Driving into old Asheville, we encountered tree lined streets with arbor-like avenues. Going up one of the mountains to the east, we stopped to see a beautiful view …
Book Review – Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen
A delightful book with just a touch of magic, as a woman comes to life again after the death of her husband. Kate has been 'asleep' for a year and allowed her controlling mother-in-law to take over her and her daughter Devin's lives. On the morning movers are to come to move them out of …
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Elongated Star Block Using the Tri Recs Rulers
Sometimes you look at buying a ruler set and wonder if you will ever make more than one quilt with it. No affiliation here, but I really like the Tri Recs ruler set that makes an elongated star. My local quilt shop had the rulers, and I saw a demo there. I have done …
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Shopping and Sewing with a Purpose
It has gone way past the time I should have flipped my closet to warmer weather clothing. I have been pulling things out from under dry cleaner bags for almost two months now. The winter sweaters were still occupying the prime real estate in the closet, making it a pain to get dressed for work …
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