Christmas Kitsch
When it came to decorating, my grandmother was never a traditionalist. She loved modern houses, modern furniture, and trendy holiday decorations. She was the first person I knew to have a themed Christmas… Continue reading
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Vintage Silk Production Postcards
A few times a year, around either my birthday or Christmas (or when there’s been enough of a time lapse for him to forget the last trip), my husband bravely accompanies me into… Continue reading
Calling 1952
The other day I noticed the dog chewing on some antlers in the yard. This in itself is not strange, because we have plenty of skulls and antlers around here – hogs, elk,… Continue reading
Blue Norther
I was in the Hill Country this morning when a cold front blew in. The clouds looks like waves in the ocean as they rolled through in less than 20 minutes.
Thread Comparisons
The last few days I have been playing with the threads that I bought at Quilt Festival, trying out different sizes for the top thread and bobbin, with different sizes of needles and… Continue reading
Denim, Chambray, and Self-Expression
A few months ago, Turner Classic Movies was running “Films about the Future”, and my husband and I watched “Logan’s Run.” In case you haven’t seen it, the premise is that everyone is… Continue reading
Women Are Here to Stay!
We wrapped up our recent visit to Big Bend with a short stay in Marfa, Texas. Marfa is famous for its mystery lights, (written about even before cars were invented), for its reputation… Continue reading
Quilt Festival Treasures
Here are some of the quilt pictures I took at the 2013 International Quilt Festival, and what caught my attention about these particular quilts. (The pictures are huge, but when I try to… Continue reading
Quilt Festival Treats
One of the great benefits of living near Houston, Texas, is that going to the International Quilt Festival takes just a short car trip. Since I don’t have to plan and pay for… Continue reading