Monthly Archives: April 2012

Sweet Anticipation – QuiltCon Sponsor

For those of you who are my age or older, do you remember when you were a kid and would cut out a coupon or ad in the back of a magazine, put a few dollars in an envelope, mail … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Body Mind and Soul

Ahhhh….nothing like a good quilt show to get those creative juices blasting! What could be better than that? – Interviewing the top quilter in Australia (according to the 2012 Best of the Best award at the AQC last week) and … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Report from Australia

I've always said that travel is a true test of one's character, and the only thing that can disappoint you on a trip is your expectations. For my first trip to Australia, I had a very few, if any expectations…just … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Hemispheres and Applique

Today as I was making final preparations for my long journey Down Under, I tried to explain to Sophie that since I was going south of the Equator, the season would be the opposite of our current season here in … Continue reading

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A French Twist

It is kind of surreal that in a few days I'll be starting my long journey to Australia. I leave Weds night, and arrive Friday the 13th! Ha! In case you missed my Creative Nudge Weds, I wanted to let … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Florida Gardens

Last week I wrote about the Ringling Museum and Estate in Sarasota Florida, and this week I'd like to share my wonderful visit to the Vizcaya Estate on Biscayne Bay, in Miami Florida. It was the luxurious winter residence of … Continue reading

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