CARIBBEAN QUILTERS

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' 

The Summer of 2011 is soon to pass and we have spent a glorious time at our Beach Cottage. We have enjoyed our peace and tranquility.... I have enjoyed reading my Magazines....cover to cover!! Dreaming of my 'Gammill'...Smile....one day! Our first grandchild is due tomorrow....  as we await his arrival with great excitement I have been busy.... With the inspiration of  Lily and Will's - Fabric Collection by Bunny Hill design for Moda and my love for Beatrix Potter - Peter Rabbit - I made a few Quilts and a Diaper Cake for her Baby Shower!...We had such fun... HOWEVER.... As the summer ends I look at the sand... at the numerous footprints that remains only for a time. I think of the 'pittar patter' of little feet I think of how life is woven together like fabrics...like Quilts. I think of Steve Jobs and his words I read not too long ago... “Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - whi...

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'