Category Archives: Quilt Travels

Give Yourself a Flower Garden and a Vacation and Anything Else on Your Bucket List!

Posted on April 3, 2016 by

I just returned from a fabulous vacation cruising on the Celebrity Equinox for 11 nights. My gratitude meter is sky high!  I enjoyed great food, interesting ports of call, fabulous fun with my travel mates and uninterrupted Mommy time with … Continue reading →

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Italian Inspirations

Posted on October 5, 2015 by

I am a big believer in vacations. Why? First, because they are educational. I never fail to learn something new on vacation. Second, because they free your mind to re-imagine things. Third, because they increase my gratitude factor. I am … Continue reading →

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Chilling in Charleston, SC

Posted on May 24, 2015 by

India and I recently spent a delightful weekend in Charleston, South Carolina. The occasion was the Opening Reception of the 9th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibit. My quilt Strength and Grace was part of the exhibit. India and I … Continue reading →

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Flight Dreams

Posted on January 15, 2015 by

Have you ever been to New Mexico? Neither had I until now. The American Quilter’s Society (AQS) gave me the excuse I needed to explore an unknown. AQS is hosting its first quilt show in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and I … Continue reading →

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Lasting Memories and Much Inspiration from International Quilt Festival

Posted on November 2, 2014 by

Attending the International Quilt Festival is an amazing experience. It is the time when quilters from around the world converge on Houston Texas to view the finest quilts, buy the newest, cutting edge supplies and learn from the most talented … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Your Labor Today!

Posted on September 1, 2014 by

  I am spending a joyful day in my quilt studio today. I plan to start a new quilt and finish an old one. The quilt I am sharing with you today is called Inspiration. It was named after a Carnival … Continue reading →

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I Believe in Angels — Ephesus, Turkey

Posted on June 29, 2014 by

  Today we visited sacred land. We are in Ephesus, Turkey where Mary, Mother of Jesus, lived her last days.

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Joyful Journey to Istanbul, Turkey

Posted on June 27, 2014 by

India and I are in Istanbul, Turkey today in search of fabulous things to buy. Wish you were here!

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Bon Voyage!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by

The long-awaited, dreamed about day is finally here! India and I leave from Rome, Italy today aboard the Celebrity Reflection for an 11-day Eastern Mediterranean Cruise. We are celebrating her graduation from the University of Pittsburgh, my 60th birthday, and because we … Continue reading →

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Harvest Season Always Draws Me Back to the Country

Posted on October 27, 2013 by

India was home from the University of Pittsburgh last weekend for fall break. It was a beautiful weekend so we took a day trip to the Elijay Apple Festival — just the two of us. I love country stuff. We … Continue reading →

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