CARIBBEAN QUILTERS

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” - Leonardo da Vinci Where has time gone! I reckon another 5-6 hours would be great. Can you imagine - so much quilting to do and blogs to write. I am indeed blessed, for some people, the days are very long! Ireland has just experienced the worst flood in 800years! The Irish Quilting magazine has embarked on a journey to make quilts for all those families who have lost their homes. The Block for Flood Quilt is simple and will mean so much to those who are homeless today. "The number of homes affected in the beginning was tremendous: 500-600. News from County Cork put the displaced families at a staggering 18,000. " Irish Quilting Magazine -Sherry Nugent There is no greater reward than to make a difference in someones life. Happy Quilting and Lots of Blessings, 'Carolyn'

First comes Love, than comes marriage, then comes Tracy pushing the carriage. Well, thats what happened to Tracy Blake a Canadian who fell in love with Jamaica! Tracy has made numerous quilts to raise funds for a basic school in rural Portland, Jamaica. Nov - 6th /Nov - 7th at 18 Wilmington Drive. Jacks Hill. Lets support one another to live our dreams and passion! “Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path,and you will find you have crossed the mountain" - author unknown Happy Quilting, 'Carolyn'

Christmas has always been my favourite time of year. I always think of the 'Chug Chug " train trying to go over the hill loaded with toys. This Quilt was one of my favourites. Amazing Applique work.... Enjoy! "Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties" Edwin Fromm Let Go and move with the flow from within! Happy Quilting, 'Carolyn'

What an amazing experience! I went to my first Quilt Market in Houston and had an amazing time. Needless to say is was extremely overwhelming for me.... The crowd for Sample Spree was unbelievable. Sample Spree, is all about getting samples of the new fabrics that will be out in a few months. Next time, I will definitely be better prepared! This is Heather Bailey's Booth. Heather and her husband are wonderful people. Her husband, Issac, is a wedding photographer and had an assignment in Jamaica. They both had an amazing visit to the island, the bond was wonderful. I love Heather's fabrics and will be ordering her new line "Pop Garden & Bijoux" to be out in July. I am off for the weekend to relax at our cottage by the seaside to read my new magazines, to return on Tuesday to open my studio - Inspired! Happy Quilting, "Carolyn"

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It has been so long! Every now and then you encounter someone who puts so much energy into a charitable organization, especially for children. It touches my heart as the children in need yearns for 'Love.' Giving of the heart brings a wonderful sense of Peace. I have been working on a quilt which is going to take a few months, perhaps a year! Lots of small pieces and I am using a lot of Black, which I find to be stressful on the eyes. I would welcome any advice on lighting for a Studio. I am off to Houston and I am so excited! Click on the Blogger Quilt Festival Button and enjoy! My camera battery charger and spare battery are already packed! Happy Quilting! Carolyn