Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Busy Valentine Week: Survival accomplished

     After a week when I took a few days to iron and fold my stash, Joe and I drove to NYC to give Valentines to grandchildren and attend Erika's rock climbing birthday party. Two days later, there was a U-turn to return to a guild meeting, round robin exchange and bee hosting.


    The first day in NYC, while Joe took David and Erika on a subway ride,  I took Hannah to The City Quilter where she got stuffing and dog fabrics to make pillows for her siblings. The City Quilter has installed an art quilt gallery. Joe and I recovered at the movie Tinker Tailor, around the corner.



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     The weather was perfect for travel and I made it to the guild meeting on time. The hallway where we meet was filled with these enchanting portraits of children.

 

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  1. AliceFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Fun, fun pictures which capture a fun, fun time in NYC! That rock climbing wall looks soooo tall! I can't wait to see what results from Hannah's purchases at the wonderful City Quilter. What striking quilts! And your stash all organized, lovely. Truly those portraits are enchanting. What a unique idea--the way they are portrayed, mainly white but with pops of color. "The hallway where we meet": do you mean the Quilt Guild?

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    1. Linda HicksFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:43 PM

      The portraits are paintings. The guild is held in a Center for the Arts.

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  2. TrillaFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Rock climbing! Wow! I love that pink peace symbol scarf. Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Joe is quite the grandfather. What do the kids call him? Oh and how did you like the movie? I haven't seen it yet.

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  3. RosemaryFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    That is on monstrous rock climbing wall! That's strenuous exercise for both kids and parents' nerves. Love the art quilts! Love seeing your fabrics so neatly stored in the boxes. That is one cute scarf on one very cute little girl! Those children's portraits are indeed enchanting. Glad you all had fun and now I'm glad that you have a bit of a break. Stay warm!

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  4. Carol A. BabineauFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    Sounds like a good time was had by all :) Rock climbing - always wanted to do that - don't think it will happen though. Maybe 30 years ago.
    Also was a good time in the city! Nice wall art - who could ask for more from a trip?

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Super pictures. Where was the picture of Hannah standing in front of that gorgeous painting taken?
    Rock climbing - wow! NM

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    1. Linda HicksFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:44 AM

      Hannah was standing in front of quilt paintings...dense quilting!

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  6. Nancy MFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Lovely pictures, Linda! Lovely grandchildren, too! It's wonderful to be able to share your interests with your granddaughters!

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