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Wow, it’s turning into a whirlwind week for me here in Asilomar. I enjoy rubbing elbows with all of the attendees. I’m trying to meet and talk to as many quilters as I can in the short time I have.
I mention the line-up of wonderful trainers in this session at Asilomar. I’m going to try and get some interviews with them before I run out of week. Be sure and visit their links. Leave them a comment and tell them I sent you!
Tracey Brookshier I recorded an interview with Tracey a couple of years ago. You can find it in my archives, if you have my Archive DVD by playing show number 50. You can see the blog by clicking HERE
If you didn’t get your DVD yet, click HERE and order one!
Diane Gaudynski You can listen to an interview I had with Diane in show 118 by clicking HERE
My Artist in Resident project is coming along just fine. It’s exciting to see it take shape. Maybe I can send some pictures to WebGuy for him to post. Come back and check it out.
Color Mastery: 10 Principles for Creating Stunning Quilts
Kathy, in her studio with two of her furry friends. The white cat on the window sill is the one who had a bullet in her head. You can see that she’s a thriving cat now.
Sweet little Ella Fitzgerald, the Corgi.
The Order Fulfillment department. Don’t you love Kathy’s system? This would also be a great storage solution for fabric, books, magazines, etc. I love how colorful and happy it is.
More of Kathy’s storage system. Check out her stash of Fat Quarter packs and Jelly Rolls!
I love warnings like this on the side of boxes! There were at least 6 more flavors of King cake to choose from on the box.
This is a cute little house in Kathy’s neighborhood. The house design is so native to Louisiana. The roofs have an extra-pitched angle so the heat disperses better in the hot, humid summer months. I had never seen houses with roofs pitched so high.
This Mississippi Welcome center rates 5 stars in my book. The following photos will show you why.
This dress was the most intricate of all that were on display. It is more amazing than you can imagine.
The costumes on the right and left are for the men in the parade.
Celebrating NASA, the train around this has space ships all the way around. The beading is exquisite.
Stebbins Visitors center, where you can hop a shuttle bus and take a free tour at the nearby space center where they tested this little thing:
The LEM, short for Lunar Excursion Module. Seeing it in person, it’s hard to believe that two grown men could actually fit inside it! After seeing “From the Earth to the Moon”, I have a deep appreciation for the crews that took those historic flights.
Owner, Jeanne (second from the left) and Staff
Leigh Anne, getting ready to fire up the Handi-Quilter
The South Carolina visitor’s center is very nice, with all kinds of great information for the traveler.
I especially liked this sign, which told me that I would have inclement weather on the rest of my trip. Whew!
My new favorite cup was given to me by Denise – which has the symbols of South Carolina on it. The Palmetto tree was used for its’ porous wood, used to build forts during the Civil War. The wood withstood the barrage so the forts remained standing. The crescent moon was the symbol on Confederate Soldiers caps. (I didn’t know that?!) The cup is really nice and sturdy and perfect for dunking Oreos — my treat when I watch LOST.
Thimble Pleasures owner, Julie, with Diane and Celeste.
Batiks and Berninas
Karen West’s class at Thimble Pleasures
411 West, our favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill
Carolina Beach — gorgeous!
Facing North, which would be South if I were at home. Weird!
Shells and rocks collected at Morro Bay beach, where I started my trip.
Carolina Beach shells, where I ended my trip. Such a difference in beaches and what I found there.
My take-along items, my mother’s ring and my gran’s bracelet. I wanted to bring them along on the journey, which was comforting to me. Ryan said that my sea-bands (which I wear for motion sickness) made a perfect three generation statement.
THE car, under 6″ of snow. Pretty isn’t it? I’m so glad this didn’t happen til I arrived rather than along the way.
Lily and Stella, who are not enjoying the snow.
A sweet family enjoying a Snow Day.
Why can’t this happen where I live?
Ryan really enjoyed the day.
Stella, enjoying Karen’s rag quilt, snuggly warm.
Where the magic happens, the “
Stella, enjoying a serenade courtesy of Ryan.
The Quilt Corner is a faboo shop, filled with beautiful fabrics, books, patterns, classes — oh my!!
a wide assortment of LSU fabrics in the special corner — lucky quilting fans!
Here is the quilt that Sandra, Linda and Kathy were talking about. The description of each of the motifs in the quilt are explained in detail in the podcast. Close-ups are shown below. I didn’t get a close-up of the bottom left corner is the Hurricane Katrina.
Sandra took the time to place the notes for “When the Saints Come Marching In”
One of four Fleur-de-lis designs and some creative writing in the sashing.
the baby room
the “country commandments” quilt
The Moda Texas Hankie quilt hangs over the fireplace in the foyer of the store.
with Tracy, outside of the Alamo
San Antonio architecture — inspiration for applique!
Hard Rock Cafe rail at the RiverWalk
Riverwalk mosaic
The river at Riverwalk, where you can take a boat ride… reminds me of the French Quarter area at Disneyland ; )
Gorgeous San Antonio architecture!
Tracy’s mom’s bed, where I stayed.. look familiar? It’s Amy Butler bedding! Tracy says that she wouldn’t make a quilt for her mom because her mom asked her to make her a quilt that she can take on a picnic — I’m with you, Tracy!
Terri Soll, Creative Sewing Center owner, models her own creative outfit. Her pants are embroidered and her Kimono-style jacket is embroidered on top of the seams — beautiful!
the Sewing Machine area
the Texas Round-up fabrics
Quilt-n-Sew staff — Owner, Terry is on the right
the batik nook at the shop
The Smocking area — if you need supplies, this is where you can get them.
The Paper Doll quilt — just one of the beautiful samples at Quilt-n-Sew. Isn’t this precious?
Sunflower Quilt Shop, displaying the blocks made for Ovarian Cancer quilt auction that they collect during the year. All of the money made goes to Ovarian Cancer research at M.D. Anderson Health center.
Another view of the blocks — mind-blowing.
Here is my sweet friend, Pat, with a fresh stack of blocks that haven’t been hung yet.
Pat’s mom, Jean — showing off her crocheted table mats. Jean makes these for the shop from the strip remnants. Isn’t that a great use of leftovers?
Sunflower’s entryway, with a turquoise quilt and fabric for Ovarian Cancer quilts.