Monday, March 22, 2010

Weekender Trip

Last month, Erv and I went to Florida to help celebrate my mom's surprise birthday weekend. It was great seeing my parents and brothers, sister, and their families. On our way home, we stayed a few days in St. Augustine.
The hotel we stayed in had such beautiful architectural accents and this incredible mirror opposite the elevators.


The detail was amazing . . .


After settling into our room, we went down to the lobby bar for a bite to eat, to tide us over until dinner. While sitting there, I noticed this pretty chandelier hanging from a cove ceiling, painted blue with gold accents.

The shrimp cocktail was delicious and sat on wonderfully flavored greens. Very refreshing!


Painted details are everywhere; the columns were stunning!

Down the street from the hotel, on the other side of the park, is the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine and it's filled with beautifully painted images in varying hues of gold, red, green, and blue. In the gift shop you will find unique religious items and other interesting memorabilia.


Our last night there, we walked to Flagler College, where they allow you to enter the lobby and take photos. Here is a photo of the main entrance of the college during the day:

Flagler College is the former Ponce de Leon Hotel and is filled with incredible detail. The frogs are part of a fountain, just outside the lobby doors.


All my pictures here were taken with my iPhone, so the evening pictures are not as defined. However, I'd like to share a few photos of the college lobby, here.




Stairs leading up to the female dorm rooms:




Lobby rotunda:



Some of the detail found on lobby walls:



The female guard encouraged me to slip into the ladies room to see more. This is a portion of what I found:



Back to the rotunda before we left . . .

Monday, February 22, 2010

Friday Sew Club

Good friendship and conversation is plentiful while they sew. Here is Mary, stitching her second block of Sue Garman's "Ladies of the Sea" applique quilt pattern . . .


. . . while "Fifi" (Gail) is in the kitchen, slicing up the most delectible quiche!


What a delightful group to spend some quality time with, sharing an art we all love: Quilting! I was so thrilled to find out from Roz that there are 4 ladies in the group that are making the Ladies of the Sea quilt (two of which could not attend, this past Friday). I belong to the online Yahoo Group and it is such a treat to make this quilt with new friends.


Above is Mary, Gail, Lynn, Roz, and Mary. Lynn Buske was our hostess and she is such a delightful, kind, and talented woman. Lynn is best known for her creative techniques and informative classes and teaches around the country. She has been quilting for 43 years.

I'm really enjoying my new friends and look forward to spending more time with them. They're fun to be with.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

A Brand New Favorite

My taste in fabric runs from contemporary to reproduction and everything in between.

I came across Kelani Fabric Obession's website and had to share it with you. Kelani is an online store based out of Australia and the store owner has a great eye for a variety of contemporary tastes.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

South Carolina Snow Surprise!

Last night, while enjoying a nice dinner at home, the snow kept falling. It started around 4 p.m. and didn't stop. I've been wishing and praying for snow . . . a very rare occurrence in South Carolina . . .


This morning, with blue skies and lots of sunshine, it began to melt . . .


And I really enjoyed the gift of seeing my beloved snow!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Fleur Vivant Patterns . . . Now Available!

Our *newest* pattern, called: Fleur Vivant . . . in yellow, and Fleur Vivant . . . in red, is available for purchase through our website, now. Simply click on the pattern cover's image and you will go directly to our secure site.

The pattern is easy and the fabrics (RJR's Harlequin line) are cheerful and bright! We are only selling patterns. If you wish to purchase a kit, please ask for it at your local quilt shop, or go to Keepsake Quilting where you can purchase a kit from their website.



Thanks so much! Please let us know how you like this design.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Keepsake Quilting has Fleur Vivant Kit

Last October, we gave you a sneak-peek at an upcoming pattern using RJR Fabrics new line called Harlequin. After making the quilt, it took a quick trip to Keepsake Quilting to be photographed for their catalog (photo courtesy of Keepsake Quilting):


Keepsake Quilting is now selling kits to make this quilt, which includes one of our newest patterns for 2010, called: Fleur Vivant. Fleur Vivant will come in the yellow/black colorway, as shown, and a red/black colorway, as well. Both patterns (only - no kits) will be available on our website, very soon! We have a few more patterns we will officially release at the same time. They will include two patterns we're featuring with Moda Fabrics, so please check back for more information.

Our Block-of-the-Month for 2009
came to an end in December. Due to the studio being closed for most of January, our final pattern instructions on how to finish the quilt top will be available to our BOM Club Members before the patterns are released this month!

Monday, January 25, 2010

No it's not . . . . REALLY?!

I cannot believe it is already January 25. Really?! Wow . . .

We've been out of the studio for most of December and January, doing some freelance work, and are back with a bang! Lots and lots going on, so stay tuned. You should see more activity, here in the blog, with new designs coming out, as well.

Hope you all had a fabulous holiday and I wish each and every one of you a prosperous and memorable New Year!