Drop Off’s and Drop In’s!

I spent about 45 minutes at Quiltville Inn yesterday.

I wish I could have spent MORE time, but the truth of the matter was – I had a quick drop off to do of the wonderful hand crafted cherry beds from Jean and Jerry – and then hit the road toward home.

Jason was already on his way up from Columbia, South Carolina with his cats Dresden and Lola meowing up a storm in the background.

I know some folks who travel with their cats all of the time – but my cats have always been home-bodies who didn’t like the car, and could care less what was going on outside in the world around them.

These beds are SO wonderful – and the story that goes with the beds is the icing on the cake.

Made by Jerry’s great-grandfather for he and his sister in the 1950s, I got the story of who has slept in these beds over the decades, and things Jerry remembers from his childhood surrounding this furniture.

I also saw many other pieces that are in use in their home, also made by this great-grandfather.  Just beautiful.

How to know who’s bed was who’s?

Check the finials!

It’s the only different feature in this pair!

One style for his sister, and one for Jerry.

These are two of the lovely quilts from the 10 I obtained from the collection of Pepper Cory.

I LOVE this album block in orange and white,  Signatures and all.

Made for Reverend and Mrs. A. A. Horner.

By Mrs. Otis G. Moore.

We don’t know her first name! But could this be a 50th anniversary gift?  Look at the dates. Could it be a golden wedding anniversary?

It was a sign of the times that women were known by their husband’s name, rarely using their own. So we don’t know the name of the reverend’s wife either!

Butterflies.

"If things never changed, there would be no butterflies."

I am keeping this in mind with Jason heading to Portland, and things with Mark.

There was enough time to snap this photo over the porch rail before heading home.

If you are wondering what is holding the quilt on the rail – two antique sad irons will hold just about ANYTHING down!

Next up is backing (I have a plan and have started in on it) and quilting, hopefully between now and the time I leave for Kentucky.  I think this just may be a handwork trip.

Vines have been growing happy with the heat and rain!

I laughed as I walked around the porch to get the mail out of the mailbox – holy moly.  These were NOT here the last time I was here. Hopefully they won’t be there when I come back either – son Jeff is on his way up to do a round of lawn care, much needed.  

He may need a hay baler after how much the lawn has grown in the past couple of weeks.

While Jason’s cats are doing fine, and I’ll post a bit more about them tomorrow when they decide to come out of their hiding place, it’s this guy that is truly on my heart:

Enjoying some early morning back porch sitting.

He left just a few minutes ago.  He is headed first to Charlotte, NC for a farewell party his good friends are planning for him and other friends are flying in to Charlotte today for the festive send off.  I love that he is part of such a supportive creative community. 

Then he will head back to Columbia, SC – pick up his rental U-haul and start his journey toward Portland, OR. 

Good news for those who have been waiting so patiently for the Triangle Booty Rulers to be back in – they were waiting on the front porch for me when I arrived from Virginia.  All back orders were filled last night and will enter the postal system as soon as my mail person scans them at pick up time.  Please check your tracking numbers later today so you can follow your package to its destination.

I have put more Quilter’s Date Keepers and Quilty Pencils in the store – limited to what is in the store.  I will add more when those are processed, working around my out of town time.

And I have a NEW item you might be interested in!  I picked one up for me – and quickly got them in the store:

The New Quick & Easy Block Tool!

There are 110 blocks given in 5 sizes each complete with really fun project ideas.  It’s a wonderful guide for any quilter’s library.  Great cutting charts, and much  needed reference tables – and it’s on sale for $16.50.  I’ve only got 36 in stock, but will get more soon.

Quiltville Quote of the Day.

Vintage quilt found in Verona, Virginia.

(LOVE the stripes!)

Finding peace with this today.  I needed to hear this.

Maybe you do, too.

Have a wonderful Friday, friends.