Time to Laugh

Time to Laugh

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...

Barn Quilt Installation

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...

Barns + Quilts = Barn Quilts

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...

Hidden Star Retreat Bedrooms Sleep 12

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!...

Piece a little. Quilt a little.

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...
Glass Barn Door

Glass Barn Door

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,...