by Annie McHugs | Sep 2, 2014 | Quilts
Have you seen or heard about the Gee’s Bend Quilts? Oh, my! What a treat! I am so excited to tell you about our trip to see Gee’s Bend, Alabama with my dear friend, Desiree. Imagine a tiny community, on a bend in the Alabama River, tucked far back in...
by Annie McHugs | Jul 29, 2014 | Crafting, Hidden Star Retreat
Another exciting week (and it’s only Tuesday) at Hidden Star Retreat. Progress at the Retreat includes new cushions for the outdoor wicker furniture, the task/desk and folding chairs were delivered on an 18-wheeler (dang), and the Barn Quilt installation has...
by Annie McHugs | Jul 25, 2014 | Crafting, Hidden Star Retreat
Did you know that Hoot (the name our grand kids call my hubby) and I (I’m Annie…did you put that together? Hoot & Annie?) make Barn Quilts. I love barns. I have barns. I love quilts. Barns + Quilts = Barn Quilts. We cut exterior wood to a 4 by 4...
by Annie McHugs | Jul 24, 2014 | Hidden Star Retreat
Have you heard? The Hidden Star Retreat is opening soon. It really helps that the beds arrived today! I’m so excited that I cannot hardly wait to show you the progress. These are my snapshots. The photographer will be here Monday. She’s the pro!...
by Annie McHugs | Jul 22, 2014 | Other
I love big pillows stacked on the floor + I had these pillows. I decided on a DIY Pillow Make Over. All I did was: a) quilted some plain fabric. It’s a natural muslin color 100% Kona fabric. I know some say “I can’t do that”. If you have a...
by Annie McHugs | Jul 17, 2014 | Crafting
Because I have 7 windows to cover at the Hidden Star Retreat, I decided to try the Drop Cloth Curtains approach. Yes, that’s the secret ingredient. For less than $20 per window…and you can do it, too. I bought multiple 4 by 12 ft. drop cloths. I washed and...
by Annie McHugs | Jul 12, 2014 | Crafting, Hidden Star Retreat
I love variety. The key: Piece a little. Quilt a little. Do you? I love variety of colors. And, I love designing. So, I’m in heaven working on opening the Hidden Star Retreat (check out HiddenStarretreat.com for more info). I thought it would be great to...
by Annie McHugs | Jul 2, 2014 | Hidden Star Retreat
Answer this: What is better than a new Barn Door? A new Glass barn door! What is better than a new Glass Barn Door? A Quilting Barn with a glass barn door! Yes, technically, the Barn can be used for more than quilting. If you want to work on your scrapbooks,...
by Annie McHugs | Jun 29, 2014 | Crafting
More often than I care to report, I am asked, “How did you think of that?” So, I’ve gotten quite good at identifying the precise series of peculiar events that ends in a make your own _____ (fill in the blank). As an example of this seemingly...
by Annie McHugs | Jun 26, 2014 | Other
You are here! I am so, so glad. So, come on in, sit down and take a break. I’d offer you a drink but it seems you already have one. Have you ever noticed how the “good” things take a while? Take for example, laundry. And you know that great...
