CARIBBEAN QUILTERS

You know I am settling when I write twice in one day! Today - July 17th 2011 - in the New York Times- a beautiful story of a Collector and her Quilts Do read and enjoy! http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/arts/ardis-butler-james-quilt-collector-dies-at-85.html?_r=1&ref=deathsobituaries Ardis Butler James - The New York Times - July 17th 2011 The International Quilt Study Centre and Museum www.quiltstudy.org This article was sent to me by a dear family member who understands 'passion' Thank you "Noting great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion" 'Hebbel Quote' - German Poet (1813- 1863) 'Carolyn'

My youngest daughter just graduated from University of Waterloo, Ont. Canada. --- Two persons fall in love get married, have kids Play Dolly House Alas... Its play time but.... We have to prepare our kids for the challenges in the real world How..... Through Love Through Education Through Security Then.... Our kids, spread their wings flying the path of their own journey Knowing... we are home always with open arms! "Tiffany" Jamaica ---- We visited our favourite spot...St. Jacobs, a small village outside of Waterloo with quaint little shops. The main street..maybe 1KM The summers are full of activities. Farmer's Markets, lots of craft activities and of course Quilt Show! My favourites...The Quilt Shops..yes...Quilt shops! Reichard's ...a lovely quilt shop, so friendly and warm. www.reichards.com  full of Moda! The Mennonites trekked from Pennsylvania in the 1700"s in their wagons, settling in and around St. Jacobs. Hence, their Quilts, their beaut...