Monthly Archives: January 2014

The Office Party

Posted on January 13, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

David invited the staff from his office to our house for a BBQ on Saturday.  He planned to make beer-can chicken…….. he said there could be 20 people show up.  I have to admit that I go into a bit … Continue reading →

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“Dyeing to Design”

Posted on January 10, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

Last Saturday, I began an online quilt class called “Dyeing to Design”.  It is on the Academy of Quilting website, and taught by Elizabeth Barton, whom I have taken classes with twice before.  I can’t recommend her highly enough….  and … Continue reading →

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New Years Day – Korsakov Revisited

Posted on January 9, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

The first time we drove down to Korsakov, it was the end of September, and a brilliant, sunny autumn day. Now, in the dead of winter, it is an entirely different picture. New Years Day was Sue’s last day of … Continue reading →

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Dyeing To Quilt

Posted on January 5, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

About a month ago, a friend in South Africa showed us her results from dyeing fabric using ice.  I had never heard of such a thing before, but was intrigued, especially when I discovered that snow would work as well. … Continue reading →

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A Russian Folk Tale – Father Frost

Posted on January 3, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

Originally posted on The Whimsical Musings of a Menopausal Miss:
Moscow Ballet’s Ded Moroz and Snow Maiden Father Frost is a little like Father Christmas.  He customarily appears with his granddaughter, a snow maiden called Snegurochka, and  together they travel…

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