by Annie McHugs | Mar 31, 2015 | Crafting, Hidden Star Retreat, Other
It’s time to laugh. Yes, I need to laugh because I’m coming off of a wild week which was not nearly as bad as Alexander’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. It was wild with unexpected surprises like water in the studio causing me to fall behind on my...
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 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,...