Gasp, tremble, loudly exclaim . . . . Oh No!!

Please don't be shocked, but all of my fabric (yes indeed all) is now in storage.

No, the quilt police did not lock it up as evidence pending further investigation of "the quilt pox." No, I've not been quarantined against infecting others, . . . it's simply that I'm busy painting and moving and cleaning and . . . well, you get the idea.

Sooo I'm going to thrill you all with continuing pictures of my trip. If you like historical architecture, then you're in for a treat. If not, you're welcome to change channels. Honest, it won't hurt my feelings.

(Plaque tells the history of Shippensburg, settled in 1733 by Edward Shippen.)

This building is in down town. It has 2 main entrances and 2 balconies above. I'm not sure what the style is called. Can anyone tell me?

Can you see the floral designs in the peak of the bell tower window?

Wonderful, mahhhvelous hinges from a church door.

This picture is my absolute favorite. Is this not a great idea? This was right on main street mind you.

In the small glass jar are dog biscuits with one biscuit set on top of the jar and a bowl of water for any furry four-footed companion. Now I ask you, what dog (or dog owner) wouldn't love this town?

Until then, keep stitchin' . . . . .

A few pics from class

The class on reproducing Pennsylvania Dutch quilts was coordinated through the Packwood House Museum and was taught at a very nice facility just down the road, The Country Cupboard. Above is the sampler the teacher made using blocks from original antique quilts, some of which could be viewed at the museum.

Here is a lovely antique quilt owned by the teacher.

This example was brought in by a student, however, I cannot recall the date applied to it.

Ditto for this one.

You know how classes get so busy it's hard to take everything in, especially when you're about to rush out the door to your next destination 2 hours away. It would have been much nicer if we could have spent the entire weekend taking several of the classes offered and having a leisurely tour of the museum. However, our schedule was jam packed and I'll share more of what we saw during our tour through PA in the coming days.

Meanwhile, I'm very busy preparing to move, clean, paint, etc., so stay tuned.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Recipe for a road trip

First pick a fun destination . . . .

Make sure there are plenty of quilts to see . . .

It's important to bring along a friend who actually knows how to read maps . . .

Fit in a class on reproducing Pennsylvania Dutch quilts . . .

And be sure to book a room at a quiet place in the middle of town on the way. (This one happens to be The Shippens Place Hotel in the middle of Shippensburg, PA. They also have a very nice restaurant with great salads. And if you're into buildings with simply wonderful historical architecture, you'll need at least 2 hours for a photo shoot.)

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

It's official, I've run out of room . . . .

and I need to buy a new quilt rack. The only problem is . . . .

Do I place the quilts so all of the neighbors can have a peak . . .

. . . . or simply tuck them inside away from wandering deer and possums. Hmmm, it's a conundrum all right.

(By the way, if you come for the unpacking party, you'll receive a free fat quarter in your favorite color. The trick is, you have to unpack it first! LOL)

Until then, keep stitchin . . . .

Searching for sashing . . .

. . . . . ideas.


Any suggestions?