Before I tell you about the Quilted Works Cruise, I just want to tell you a little about this picture.  These bags all belong to our wonderful cruisers.  I have had the opportunity over the past year, to teach Annie's wonderful patterns as classes at QW, and as they all showed up completed, at the airport I could NOT pass the opportunity to get a picture of them all together! To travel with the Quilted Works crew on a QUILTING CRUISE, was a true pleasure. But really, what could be better? I was privileged to be asked to accompany Annie as a teacher for the cruise, teaching one of Annie's patterns Bon Voyage (which was written especially for the occasion).Annie, me and my Momma excited to fly!We cruised on the Allure of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean experience.  I didn't have anything to compare the experience to, but I...

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Quilted Works so graciously opened there classroom for a wonderful service sewing evening.  I have had fabric cut and ready to be sewn into some beautiful table runners for about 2 years now.  (No one else does that right?  2 years!!?!) These beautiful African fabrics were shared with me by my lovely friend Pam who has travelled all over Africa and collected material along her journey. She graciously shared some of her treasured materials to be sewn and donated to the Mothers Without Border's fundraiser boutique sale. Finally I saw all these wonderful fabrics come into being. I offered this class, free to whomever wanted to come learn a new technique, and share good company. The materials were provided, all that was asked was just a smile, a few hours and a lot of love.  That was exactly what was given by these sweet women.  I am so grateful for all those...

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I had the opportunity to attend International Quilt Market in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago.  What a great city!  I have loved Pennsylvania for a while now, and loved having the experience to be in the city with so much culture, energy, and life.  Walking around by the convention center after the show each night, finding new places to eat and enjoying the surrounding of Pittsburgh was my favorite part. Pittsburgh has more bridge that any city in the United States, and some pretty beautiful church buildings.I love attending Quilt Market because it really is a time to be inspired by the creativity of so many people in the industry.  I am always in awe of the talent that exists in each of our minds and hearts. I loved seeing and connecting with some of my favorite designers and friends!  People I look up and appreciate. The lovely Sherri...

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I have had so much on my mind in the last few months, one thing being, this blog.  I have wanted to create a space to share my creations, adventures and document the good things happening in my world.I have been pondering about the power in each of us to create, whatever it may be, we create every day.  We create memories, laughter, friendships, and so much more, the important thing is that we create. The last few weeks have reminded me just how important day to day moments are in our lives each day.  How important it is to have secure knots and ties to individuals, faith, and memories.  I had dear friends that welcomed a still born baby boy into the world a week ago.  I thought about how precious his life is, how beautiful the creation of life is, how great it is that we able...

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