Author: Mary-Frances

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Just a quick post – Day 3 New Mexico

Just a quick post – Day 3 New Mexico

This day passed in geeky style – we went to the White Sands Missile range and went through a bit of a MAJOR check point (military base) but the results were worth it – it was a really interesting museum! Then on to White Sands – GORGEOUS! Amazing this is

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On the road….in New Mexico

So, Day one passed and really we just got down to Santa Fe – via an interesting Volcano in North New Mexico, but that was about it. Day Two – we spent the night in Santa Fe at “The Sage Inn” and as web designers – ha ha – it

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Pam RuBert explains how I feel

Pam RuBert is one of my very favorite quilt artists/illustrators ever and so with a nasty cold this morning, I immediately thought of this: I remember when she came out with this I LAUGHED! She’s so talented. A wonderful inspiration! Today I’m on my way over to the Crazy Quilt

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Treasure to Trash to Treasure

****NOTE***** Do you ever write a post and for some bizarre reason, NOT post it? This is one of those. It’s OLD (April 08) but honestly kind of a cool post and both bits of info are still interesting. So, here goes: I think this post goes under the “really

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Join my Twibe! Calling all Crazy Quilt tweeters!

Join my Twibe! Calling all Crazy Quilt tweeters!

I just started a “Twibe” of “Tweeters” for Crazy quilters – and if you think I have a speech impediment, start by signing up for “Twitter”. Then hop over to http://www.twibes.com/group/CrazyQuilts and join the group. There are also groups for Quilters (Penny Sanford started all of this by suggesting people

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I get to go see Robin Atkins! Yay!

I get to go see Robin Atkins! Yay!

I’m headed this weekend to the Rocky Mountain Bead Bazaar! Yay! I’m so excited to meet Robin Atkins , who I have followed via her blog and been amazed by her talent. See the picture on the right and drool! I swear I’d just post her pictures on my blog

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Vacation – help us vote!

Vacation – help us vote!

So, here’s the scoop! My in-laws are coming next month from Australia and we’re going to take the family on a LONG weekend – close by, but on a vacation. That old fashioned family sort in the minivan with NO DVD players and lots of auto bingo. So, here’s the

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All sorts of activities.

All sorts of activities.

“It was a dark and story night…” but luckily, tonight I went to a book signing with Jennifer Chiaverini – who writes the “Elm Creek Quilt” novel series. Great books and I must say she was really nice, knowledgable and everything you expect a favorite writer to be! With the

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