CARIBBEAN QUILTERS

'RUNAWAY BAY' On the North Coast of Jamaica lies the town of Runaway Bay. A little town so ignored over the years, dabbled with from time to time. A little girl I was, when I spent my summers in what I thought to be a large cottage! lol...size is so relative, I drive pass today and marvel how we stayed, happily I must add, in such small spaces. "HIDDEN BAY" RUNAWAY BAY, JAMAICA It is in this town that we are building a small cottage. The reality, we do not need a lot, but we do need warmth and coziness that only comes from within.... like Quilts! A Quilt made from the heart will always shine. QUILTS! ...my mind races with the colours, such as above. I need to decide on my background...neutral? In so exploring, I have been living in blog land, so much to learn, so much to see, so many people to meet and greet. I keep going back to Modern Quilting as I have become conscious of the similarity between my love of an...

JAMAICA JAZZ AND BLUES 2012  http://jamaicajazzandblues.com/ We are known for our music...We love our music..... Last night my hubby and I went to Jazz & Blues Festival .. to see... ..Celine Dion.... CELINE DION - JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL 2012, JAMAICA We were so fortunate to get so close to the stage... The show was AMAZING!! Here we were....25/30ft from an artiste  with an incredible voice, a lady,  someone who's so natural and  filled with inner beauty.  Celine Dion was awesome! I took these photos with my phone ( technology today!) I so wanted to enjoy the moment,  live in the present and enjoy Celine Dion's true gift.....hence..no more photos! Jamaicans are unique....singing along with Celine Dion... videoing her performance...... I am quite certain Celine was overwhelmed Jamaicans love her!!! Enjoy each day...its a gift! 'CAROLYN'

INTEGRITY 'How you are in the Dark is how you are in the Light'... Getting to know oneself is a constant journey as each day brings new experiences. As we take a walk through life, we have a responsibility not only to ourselves but to those whom we inspire knowingly or unknowingly. be true to yourself and let your star shine.  Quilters are so happy to share with others, so openly and freely. The act of giving not only warms the hearts of others but warms the heart of the one who gives.   NICOLE FONTAYNE TEXAS, USA - JAMAICAN QUILT 2011 Every quilt tells a story... This Jamaican Quilt is Nicole's story of Jamaica filled with warmth. Thank you Nicole for sharing your joy  with CaribbeanQuilters and her visitors.  Happy Quilting 'Carolyn'

HAPPY NEW YEAR !! I must be the last in the Blogger's World to wish you all a  Happy New Year! 2012 feels really good!.... In the Blogger's Quilting World a lot is happening. The artistry of Quilting is mushrooming taking us all into different zones.... How Wonderful and Exciting! There is no better place to be for Christmas  than being with our children and respective companions.  Last but not least, our grandson Jacob. We ate, drank, laughed and played. God is good.... I designed this quilt for Jacob using  Bunny Hill Design by Ann Sutton - 'Lily and Will'. when I had finished 'quilting' the quilt,  I was so excited to give my daughter,  I neglected to take a photo....a no! no! in my book! It is so important to sign and document your Quilts, As we say in Jamaica "baby turn grannie's head fool".....no denial....   Living in Jamaica is not without its challenges... I think I must be the only one...thus far...who has the latest Bernina. (hopef...

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON GOOD HEALTH AND LOTS OF JOY AND HAPPINESS PEACE AND LOVE WITH LOTS OF MOMENTS TO TREASURE HAPPY QUILTING! 'CAROLYN'

Where have I been? Enjoying my grandson, Jacob Alexander, born August 31st 2011 Jacob Alexander, Kingston, Jamaica In Jamaica we have an ole' expression..... "Every Jon Crow think 'dem pickney white!" We grandparents think our grandchild is the most beautiful of them all....... The Nuttall Hospital, Kingston, JAMAICA The Hospital with its old charm..... With a name like Jacob...you know the pattern of my next Quilt.... 'Jacob's Ladder' Enjoy Life...Enjoy Quilting...Enjoy the pieces of life being woven together as one! 'Carolyn'