When you get a handmade card, wouldn't it be nice to be able to pass it along for someone else to enjoy? I mean, how many of us get a card (and so few of those come in snail mail these days!) and enjoy the sentiment, only to throw it into the paper recycle bin, …
Irises and Azaleas in the Garden
The azaleas and irises are in full bloom now, actually starting about a week ago. This is such a great time of year in the mountains, not too warm, not too cool, sweaters in the evening and sunny days. The sweet fragrance in the air makes you want to pause and breathe, taking a moment …
Taco Salad with a Crispy Baked Shell
With Cinco De Mayo tomorrow, it is a great excuse to eat Mexican food, like I need an excuse, LOL!! One thing about it, though, the fat content can be pretty high. My grandmother and mother used to make tacos by frying the tortillas in oil, and although they were tasty, that method is just …
Safelight Update and Winners
The response to the Safelight Project has been beyond my wildest dreams this year. I am just in awe of the outpouring of support!! Donations of cards, sewn case sets and money continued to come in all the way to the end of April. So much so that we have way beyond my initial goal …
Freehand Loop Quilting
A friend called recently to ask me if I would do a charity quilt she volunteered to do. Someone else had made the top, but wasn't able to quilt it due to health reasons. So, my friend volunteers after no one else in the club she attends would do it. She wasn't feeling well either …
The Casements Gardens and Waterfront in Ormond Beach
After seeing the Casements House, the gardens and grounds were next. This is the view from Rockefeller's office on the second floor. The grounds went all the way to the water. He had the retaining wall built so his friends could moor their boats while visiting. The restoration of the property in the 1970s put …
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A Visit to The Casements House in Ormond Beach
Visiting older houses is a favorite thing to do, as I like to see the workmanship and architecture that is not common today. While we were in Ormond Beach last month, we took the tour of the Casements House, John Rockefeller's winter residence. The house was originally built in 1913, and named the Casements due …
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Severely Damaged Quilt Repair – Part 2
Continuing with the repair from the previous post (Severely Damaged Quilt Repair), now the time consuming part of the repair began - the hand work. Lifting up the edge of the new backing, you can see some of the damage once again. The new muslin backing is pinned to the edge so I can bring …
Severely Damaged Quilt Repair
If you have a quilt needing repair, see my page Well Loved Quilt Repair before emailing me. One of the services I offer is quilt repair of what I call well loved quilts. This quilt was by far the most damaged I have ever been asked to repair. The lady that brought it said that …
Apple Blossom Drive
Spring is coming along, and last weekend we had a lovely day for a drive with the car club. It was a bright and sunny day, and we met up at a local grocery store for the drive. Usually we meet a bit early so we can look at the cars, and enjoy some coffee …
From My Carolina Home 