A beautiful fall day in Calhoun County .......

On October 22nd, a friend and I went to a quilt show in Calhoun County Illinois. The show was spread out among five small towns at various churches in Calhoun County. It was a beautiful fall day for a drive up the Great River Road which runs along the Mississippi River. The small churches were lovely and the ages of the quilts spand well over 100 years old to modern.

Flirty Apron Secret Santa Swap....

What are your hobbies? quilting, sewing, knitting, photography, painting
What are your favorite colors? purple and yellow also hot pink and lime green
Do you collect anything? snowmen and purses
Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? no
Do you have any pets? yes 2 cats and 2 cocker spaniels
Coffee, Tea, or Chocolate? chocolate with nuts and teas
What do you like to read? ebbie Macomber, Jennifer Chiaverini and non-fiction/fiction
Do you prefer Cookies or Candies as a sweet? candy
What is your favorite holiday treat? truffles
Describe your favorite holiday tradition. special breakfast on Christmas day
Did you believe in Santa as a child? yes
When do you open presents? Christmas Eve
Do you put up a tree and when? If not, how do you celebrate? no tree decorate with snowmen and winter theme quilts
Does your tree have a theme? no tree
What has been your favorite gift to give? to receive? gift certificates

I joined in

I have joined for the fourth year for me. Can't wait tomstart.

9/11/11

Remembering the past and embracing the future . .....
I have my story to tell of living in NJ at that time.

Summer blooms..............

Some summer blooms and a summer sunset. I'm doing ok with treatments about 2 weeks left and I can't wait to be done with it.

Quilting retreat

Here are few photos of quilting retreat that was held in London Ontario Canada. We donated 25 quilts to the local cancer center.

Alton IL and Fast Eddies

This is the Piasa Bird that is painted on the bluffs outside of Alton on the Great River Road that runs along the Mississippi River.

A great place to eat is Fast Eddie's Bonair great eats at very reasonable prices.