If Rusty Only Knew....

I have a new friend. Her name is Casey. She is my cousin's grand-dog. While visiting my Dad this week, I am staying with my cousin and his wife. They have a fabulous "extra" bedroom suite. Casey belongs to their son, Stephen. Casey is still a puppy with great energy. She has the most fabulous eyes. She took me for a walk today. If Rusty only knew..... I'd be in big trouble :)

A Bit Too "Techie" .... Or Not

As I was driving the interstate roads on Saturday, I began to feel that perhaps "technology" was taking over my life. On the passenger seat, I had my GPS, my Ipod, my cell phone and my digital camera. Between the wires and "things" the other seat was full. It took five minutes to put everything away when I made a stop. Of course it would have made so much sense, to use that cell phone to call to see if the quilt shop in Mobile, Alabama was open on Saturdays. Or better yet, if they were still in business at the address on their website. This side trip was a total bust.

But don't feel to sorry for me. I've discovered a brand new to me shop in my hometown of Lafayette. It's just around the corner from my Dad's assisted-living facility. I scouted it out yesterday. They were closed until Tuesday, which is tomorrow. I can't wait to check it out.

Quilting Magazines

I love magazines. I've always loved books and magazines. I remember my cousin Peg telling me when we were in elementary school that not everyone was into books and magazines like I was. It was a real relevation. A shock really! It was just what I did. I didn't realize that other people didn't escape into the printed pages like I did. 

I love getting magazines in the mail. I have at least three quilting magazine subscriptions. Today, I received two different magazines in the mail. I quickly skimmed them, but will take them with me to Louisiana to savor.

I love this quilt on the cover of American Patchwork & Quilting. It's a Miss Rosie Quilt Pattern. There's also a story on Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs. Can't wait to read that!

Alabama and Mississippi Quilt Shops

This weekend, I'm driving to Lafayette, Louisiana (my hometown) to spend a couple of days with my Dad. This is the first time in a very long time that I'll not have "my boys" with me. I'm thinking it would be fun to visit a shop or two on my long drive from Atlanta. I usually drive I85 to Montgomery, then Mobile, through Mississippi to Slidell, Baton Rouge then Lafayette, but will probably return the other way going through Meridian and Birmingham. Can anyone suggest a quilt shop that you have visited or know of that would make for a good break during my drive? I do plan on visiting Ginger's Needleworks in Lafayette while I'm there. It also looks like another quilt shop has opened in the last couple of years, too.