How Can I Help You?

This will the question posed hundreds of times by Olivia in the coming weeks at one of the Dunkin Donuts in Crofton. It's her first job and thankfully, so far she loves it! And since she likes coffee and likes early mornings this job should work out to be a great fit for her. Maybe I'll even try one more cup of joe eventually!

BSoleille!
Terri

Chantilly Quilt Show to Fiddler on the Roof

It is not often that I attend other quilt shows, but today I am thankful to have gone to the Chantilly, VA Quilt Show with my 2Bee, Trish.  Once there, we really enjoyed seeing all the pretty quilts, plus the wonderful vendors to "help keep our stash(es) of fabric(s) alive and well".  And the fun did not stop there because we ran into other friends and guild members all there to do the same thing!

My photo today was taken by a nice lady quilter on Amy M's camera.  Seated L-R: Shelley and Cappy; Standing L-R: Amy, Linda, Trish, me, and Karen!

P.S.  I ended my day seeing the terrific "Fiddler on the Roof" play at the Bowie Playhouse!  A great show to add to the summer event calendar (if local).

BSoleille!  Finding super bright fabrics at the quilt show and singing (in my head) along with the cast, "Sunrise, Sunset"!

terri

Last Day as a Junior

Today marks the last "full" day of school for my son Ryan in his junior year of high school.  After finals next week, he will officially be a senior!  We are very proud of how far he has come, and can't believe he will be a senior soon!  Here's wishing all the best for our 2012 graduates, both high school and college, a bright future ahead no matter what is pursued!  Congratulations!

BSoleille, wishing for bright days ahead on all who are graduating in 2012!

terri

Back to T-shirt Quilts

After a little hiatus from quilting for a few weeks, these past few days I have been back creating a t-shirt quilt for a recent high school graduate. It's great to be back working on something I love to do!

BSoleille, finding my north star back to quilting.

For Sale

Today's post is about the photo I took for today.  Usually around the Crofton Parkway, people leave out on their lawn all sorts of items marked "Free", which I have seen to include computer armoires, weight sets, sofas, dressers, and patio furniture etc (all in excellent condition).  However, it was very amusing to me to see this "lawn item" with a for sale sign bigger then it is - a little kid's scooter!  How much does this go for?

BSoleille!
terri

Bette Mock

Today I post in memoriam for Southern Comforter guild member Bette Mock who died peacefully on May 23, 2012 in Bowie, MD.  She was a great quilter and mentor, and a truly a remarkable woman.  She was always smiling and she loved life!  She was an inspiration to all who crossed paths with her, either as a high school biology teacher, wife, mother, friend, bell-ringer at her church and, of course, accomplished quilter and quilt teacher.  Bette's work has also been featured in quilt magazines and exclusive shows throughout the United States. The most thrilling thing for her though were the friendships she made along the way with other quilters who encouraged and shared their passions in helping Bette nurture her passion and her art.  I am a better quilter because of Bette Mock, and honored to be one of her quilting friends.  Rest in peace, my friend.

Photo of Bette during quilt demonstrations at the 2011 show.

terri

Let Freedom Ring

No doubt about this Memorial Day in thanking the many men and women in uniform for all their sacrifices in keeping our country safe. If not for our strong military I would not be able to blog daily. I am thankful for our 1st amendment right and the whole Bill of Rights and Constitution in this country's great democracy! We are lucky to be Americans!

BSoleille!
Terri