Sunday, November 2, 2008

Don't leave home without "it".....

"It" being your cord that lets you download pictures from your camera. I am on a week's conference in Washington, DC and spent most of yesterday in the small town of Hopewell, Virginia - where U Grant had his headquarters during the Northern Invasion (some call the Civil War). It was a great day and I got some fantastic pictures, including some at a sweet lil quilt shop called Needle and Thread in Hopewell. I also picked up some FQ's that I intend to use as a give-away on my 100th post which is just around the corner. We spent some time crossing some really neat bridges over the James River and I have some great pictures of that too!
Fred and I drove on into Washington last night, and I started my workshops this morning. I had a free afternoon though, and we visited the Pentagon Memorial and the Air Force Memorial, as well as some shopping at the Pentagon City Mall. Sure was a nice afternoon, but alas, I can't share any of the great pictures I took. I have been working on some stitcheries and enjoying a little relaxation in the evenings at the hotel, but am already missing home and family.
Rather than leave you without anything colorful, I am showing a picture of my KScope Design in EQ6 that I am still working on. I had orginally thought NO BLACK on my quilt, but then I just had to try it and of course, I like it. What do you think?

Check out Christines's great give-away and beautiful blog: http://onceuponaquilt.blogspot.com/2008/11/1st-blog-anniversary-give-away.html


Happy Stitching!
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12 comments:

  1. NormaNovember 2, 2008 at 6:48 PM

    Sounds like you are having a fun trip, even without the pictures. We will be looking forward to them when you get home.

    You might be the person I need. I tried a similar block but can not get my centers to line up! Any hints you have will be helpful.

    Have a nice rest of the trip!

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  2. CathiNovember 2, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    I like the black. It really makes the colours pop!
    Sounds like a wonderful trip -- I wonder if the day will come when a generic camera cord will be available in all hotel rooms just for travelling bloggers! LOL

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  3. AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 7:50 AM

    Hello Teresa, enjoy your trip.Black has worked for you in your design. When I make Jessie's Japanese quilt, I am using black as a base. Regards Lyn

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  4. Mrs. GoodneedleNovember 3, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    Sounds like something I would do! I love EQ, too.

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  5. em's scrapbagNovember 3, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    I think the black add just the right touch. Glad to hear you are having a wonderful time. Will look forward to pictures when you are reunited with 'it'

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  6. TreasaNovember 3, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    Hi, I am from Hopewell. Small world. I lived at the back gate of Fort Lee. Also know where the quilt shop is. I have lived in NC for the last 11 years. Just thought it was nice to read that someone visited my hometown.

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  7. JaneNovember 4, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    Enjoy your trip.. sounds like without your camera cordyou may be having to purchase a memory chip, eh?? I love that part of the country and what a gret place to be for BIG TUES!

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  8. Ellen JNovember 4, 2008 at 7:52 PM

    I miss you, Momma!! Love you :)

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  9. JuliaNovember 5, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    How fun! Can't wait to see the pictures when you get home!

    I love the quilt you have designed! The black is fantastic!

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  10. ThimbleannaNovember 6, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    I love the black in the quilt Teresa. I also hope you counted me as one of your two who like the kitchen renovations LOL! Great block swappage this month too!

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  11. CarinNovember 6, 2008 at 7:34 PM

    Well I live out West but my people are from TN so I had always heard it refered to as the "War of Northern Aggression" LOL! Can't wait to see your pictures.

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  12. DanielleNovember 7, 2008 at 8:49 AM

    I think a quilt like that NEEDS black, or something that acts like a black. It gives the eye a place to rest and makes everything else pop. You don't want to do that much work and have it arrive DOA, do you? :)

    I hope you have fun in the city, I look forward to seeing your pictures.

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