Machines, Neet Finds, Sewing

Abandoned at the side of the road…

Yesterday on my way to work I passed by a pile of stuff put out for trash collection. On top of an old chair was this machine. I turned the corner and drove around the block for a 2nd look and decided to stop and pick her up.  There was a pressure foot, needle, bobbin… Continue reading Abandoned at the side of the road…

CCI Puppy Raising

Scenes From the Dashboard Series – “Help Is A Four Legged Word”

Raise a Puppy Change A Life... This was the scene outside the event facility on Team Graduation day for the North Central Region of Canine Companions for Independence.  The billboard van was parked out front and puppy raisers that did not want to drive to the kennels could drop off their pups after the event.… Continue reading Scenes From the Dashboard Series – “Help Is A Four Legged Word”

Bird Watching, quilting

Making Progress and an Oriole!

I have been working on this scrap quilt daily.  I completed 2 border sides and now am working on the remaining 2 before I continue on with my planned solid border which will be next.  Talk about LOTS OF SCRAP!!  Truthfully I had no idea how this design was going to come out and several… Continue reading Making Progress and an Oriole!

Off the beaten trail, quilting, Trailer Adventures

Vermont Quilt Festival!

The Vermont Quilt Festival! One of the nice things about traveling is you never know what surprises will pop up!  The Vermont Quilt Festival was one of those surprise coincidences that was happening very close to where we were camped in Vermont...and how could I not resist? For your enjoyment.  Most of these were from… Continue reading Vermont Quilt Festival!

camping, Off the beaten trail, Scenes From the Dashboard Series, travel

Scenes from the Dashboard Series: The Road FROM Vermont!

Hi All! Ahh!  Now the fun of the trip coming home.  We decided to travel the northern route by way of Canada!  I thought it would make for a great adventure and shock some of my nerves to see how easy (or hard) it would be to cross the border with our RV! Garmin took… Continue reading Scenes from the Dashboard Series: The Road FROM Vermont!

camping, Off the beaten trail, Scenes From the Dashboard Series, travel

Scenes From The Dashboard Series: The Road to Vermont!

Hi Friends! We've been gone for a little over a week on a camping trip to Vermont.  Our destination was South Hero, VT for a family reunion.  As part of my 'Scenes from the Dashboard' series I'd thought I'd post some highlights of that trip. We planned our journey to take us on the way… Continue reading Scenes From The Dashboard Series: The Road to Vermont!