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My holiday celebrations were great. Christmas, New Year’s, and King’s Day were peaceful, manageable, and inspirational. I spent much of my time cooking, cleaning, baking, entertaining, taking in the holiday sights, and lastly, I spent a lot of time preparing for upcoming art events. It was all good….. Many people ask, “What is your New Year’s resolution?” My answer is… Read more →

I had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope all of you did too. The chef in me surfaced once again and I was happy to patronize Wegman’s for their baked goods and breads that I was too busy to prepare myself. It was a pleasure as usual to entertain my elderly father who forgets that he’s elderly. I relaxed on Black… Read more →

My friend had asked me on more than one occasion to help her put together a quilt.  Delighted that anyone in my circle showed an interest in the quilted arts, I finally made time to welcome her into the world of quilting.  When she arrived at my front door, I couldn’t help but notice the huge puffy bags that she and her friend… Read more →

Feast your eyes on this quilt… This is a “weekend project” that took way longer than one weekend to complete. A closer inspection you can see that it’s really not finished yet—more quilting needed. The fabric was bought years ago with my husband in mind. He is the crab lover and is addicted to Coke. I made this quilt as… Read more →

I’ll never forget the 7 day cruise that my husband and I took in 2012 after much drama and many setbacks. This cruise was a generous gift given to us by our adult children who knew we worked hard, but never played hard. Yes, like many families we went on week long vacations over the years while our children were… Read more →

I bought this wrought iron bench almost twenty years ago.  You can tell by the picture below that it has weathered a lot of storms.  This particular piece was never used for seating, but I liked the way it looked in my front garden at my previous house.  Now that I’ve begun to put some effort into my current backyard,… Read more →

I am blessed to have the greatest father on this side of heaven!  He has always been there for me and I look forward to treating him to one of his favorite restaurants in PA.  Hope everyone has a chance to pay tribute to the special fathers in their lives. Enjoy Father’s Day!!!! Artfully yours, Chris Read more →

I made my kitchen curtains about seven years ago from a beautiful French fabric that I purchased at a quilt exhibit. While hand washing dishes recently, I noticed how soiled they had become. That prompted me to take them down for cleaning. A closer look showed that not only were the curtains dirty, but I could also see where they… Read more →

I’m sharing this unfinished quilt top since it reminds me of my mother.  My mom loved coffee and enjoyed life.  She never worked out at the gym, but got a daily dose of exercise by walking a mile to the nearest McDonald’s for a small cup of coffee.  I also look forward to my morning cup of joy and during… Read more →