One More Barn Block

 One more Barn Quilt block from the McDowell County, North Carolina quilt trail.  I love the vibrancy of the colors in this geometric block and the way they look against the red wall of this building.  Sorry, I do not know what building it is.

 I'm also sharing a few photos from a waterfall hike we did.  This one is looking up into the treetops.

 This one is looking through the forest while we were on the trail.  I especially like the way the light is shining down through the trees in this photo.

 A nice composition of rocks, wood, water, and moss.  This is part of the stream, coming from the base of the waterfall.

This is the waterfall we hiked to.  It was a short, easy hike - yay! I feel so blessed to live in North Carolina.  It's a beautiful state from the mountains to the sea.  What inspires you where you live?  Leave a comment below. 

Have a lovely day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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The Historic Orchard at Altapass

 While on vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina this summer we visited the Historic Orchard at Altapass.  You can see my husband and son entering the building in this picture.  Inside we could smell apple pie baking ~ wonderful!  This was a delightful stop on our drive.  There is a magnificent view from the back of the building.  The inside is stocked with homemade jellies and jams, apples (in season), ice cream, and they also have live music performances.

I love their Apple Tree quilt block - how perfect!  They grow a huge variety of apples here (40 or so I believe).  The orchard also has walking trails you can take to see the orchards.  

Have a wonderful day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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McDowell County, North Carolina Quilt Trail

McDowell County, North Carolina Quilt Trail

 I was editing some pictures from a summer trip this morning and came across these quilt blocks from the McDowell County, North Carolina quilt trail, so I'm sharing them today.

This first one was out in the countryside, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

 Another shot from the country drive, guardrail included.  

 These blocks are on the side of a brick building in downtown Marion, North Carolina.

 Quilt blocks are everywhere in Marion.  I'm assuming this was on some kind of government building.

 Another drive by photo - a little blurry, but too pretty to leave out!

Really cool!  Birds, mountains, and a sunrise or sunset.

I hope you enjoyed it!

Have a wonderful day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Quilting in the Blue Ridge

Two more quilt blocks on the McDowell County, North Carolina quilt trail.  This one is in Marion, NC.  I believe it is on an assisted living center.

This one is lovely, too.  Also in Marion.  Sorry, I do not know which building this is.

I brought along my 1940 Featherweight for a little evening stitching.  After all, I don't have 25 sewing machines for nothing!  Ha!ha!

It was crowded on the little kitchen table, but the lighting was good.  I sewed some small pinwheel blocks for an upcoming project.

Until next time...please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop...and have a super day!

Get Creative!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

The McDowell County Quilt Trail

Earlier this week, I visited the Blue Ridge Mountains in the western part of my state, North Carolina.  We have a "mountain shack" in Marion, NC.  The The McDowell Country Quilt Trail has blocks all over the city and countryside.  Here are just a few of them.  I'll show more as I go through my photos throughout the week.

I'm not sure what building this is, but isn't the block lovely?  A colorful Dresden Plate block with a pretty little border around the edge.

Bruce's Fabulous Foods in downtown Marion boasts a three dimensional looking nine patch star block.

Birds in the Air flying across this barn in the mountain countryside.

Until next time...please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop...and have a fabulous Fourth of July!

Get Creative!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

Summertime and the Flowers are Hot!Hot!Hot!

It's June, and you can feel it the instant you step outside.  Summer has arrived with a high of 99 today.  I will be floating in the pool this afternoon.   A few summer flowers are blooming today, despite the heat.  I love these tall lacy wildflowers in my front garden bed.

A few roses and orange lilies are tucked into a shady corner by the old stone chimney.  I can also see the green leafy foliage of my fall Mums, a promise of Thanksgiving blooms yet to come.

A pop of bright yellow lilies and a few more orange lilies gracing the front of the greenhouse.  Hot outside, even hotter inside.

Until next time...please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop...and have a super day!

Get Creative!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas