Life is a patchwork of experiences
This was one of the first quilts I started, and many years later, once the kids were off to college and I had more time, it was also one of the first quilts I finally finished. It also taught me that there can still be beauty in imperfection, even if the mistake is huge.
Continue reading ““Step Into My Garden” – A Perfectly Imperfect Watercolor Quilt Design”
How to experience spring in the Brandywine Valley gardens.
I absolutely love spring in the Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. At this time of year I don’t need to travel because I am surrounded by some of the most beautiful gardens in the country. Starting in March and continuing nonstop through May, the gardens that were formerly part of DuPont family estates glow in a riot of vibrant colors as a succession of blooms brighten the landscape and my spirits with them.
You can read my article about spring in the historic Brandywine Valley in the most recent issue of Travel World International magazine.
You can see more spring garden photos in my post Tip Toe through the Tulips-A Colorful Collection of Spring Garden Photos at Longwood Gardens.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
Discover the Quilt Gardens in the heart of Amish country in Elkhart county Indiana as you follow the Heritage Trail to see gardens designed like quilt blocks.
I’ve seen quilts displayed on beds and hanging on museum walls. I’ve also seen quilt designs painted on barns and on the sides of buildings. But one of the most unusual quilt displays I’ve seen has to be the Quilt Gardens in Elkhart, Indiana. More than one million blooms make up seventeen large quilt designs that are on display each year from May 30 to Sept. 15.
Indiana’s oldest continuously operating grist mill is in Elkhart county and is part of a 222 acre county park that also has miles of trails for hiking, biking and cross country skiing. I just appreciated the beautiful early morning view when I visited the area last fall.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
I loved experiencing the First Saturday Frederick Fire and Ice festival.
Sure, I could have spent my Groundhog’s Day birthday in Punxsutawny, PA with Phil the Groundhog – but why repeat that scene again? (If you are not groaning at this bad pun, then watch one of my favorite movie classics “Groundhog’s Day”). Instead, experiencing the annual First Saturday Frederick event at the Fire In Ice festival seemed like a much “cooler” activity to check out.
Good street art stops you in your tracks and forces you to take a closer look. Whether it is big or small, it draws you in. The art walk in Frederick, MD has just those kinds of murals. In this photo, can you tell what is real and what is an imitation? The two large windows are both faux, and everything else is real. You can pick up a map of Frederick’s Art Walk at the Frederick Visitor’s Center.
Please note that I was hosted by Visit Frederick. All content is my own.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
Covered bridges were actually designed for function – to protect the wooden bridge structure from the elements and thereby extending the bridge’s lifespan up to 100 years. As iron began to replace wood, the many covered bridges across the US began to disappear. Today, the remaining bridges are a romantic reminder of a time in US history that was slower and more pastoral. If you are visiting Frederick, MD, stop by the visitor’s center to pick up a map of the local covered bridge trail that takes you to three beautiful examples of this unique architecture.
Please note that I was hosted by Visit Frederick. All content is my own.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
When you really think about it, and aqueduct could be considered an oxymoron – it’s a bridge built over water to carry water. In this case, the Monocacy aqueduct was the largest of the eleven aqueducts built as part of the C&O canal system in the mid 1800’s. The Monacacy Aqueduct has survived the Civil War and hurricanes and is now part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park. You can easily visit this site and others along the C&O canal system from a base in Frederick,MD.
Please note that I was hosted by Visit Frederick. All content is my own.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
I made this beautiful Elizabeth Hartman quilt using a variety of her animal themed patterns.
My son: “You know mom, the wall in your grandson’s room would look really good with a quilt hanging on it”.
How could I ignore a hint like that.
Continue reading “Rowan’s Forest Friends Quilt – An Elizabeth Hartrman Quilt Design”
Skiing Park City without the crowds is easy if you know when to go
Though we travel quite a bit, my husband’s favorite holiday each year is his annual winter ski trip. Over the years, he has skied most of the major resorts out west; however, in the last few years, the one he keeps going back to is Park City, Utah.
Continue reading “Skiing Park City Without the Crowds is Possible”
