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Obituary: Clyde Miller
Date: June 5, 2012
by: Observer Staff
Clyde Miller, of Sun City Center and formerly of Bloomington, Ill., and Longboat Key, died May 19. He was 86.
Mr. Miller was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Ash Hill, Mo., to Gilbert and Clara Miller. He graduated from high school in 1945 and worked in the trucking industry for more than 40 years. Mr. Miller lived in Bloomington, Ill., for many years where he met his wife, Mary, whom he married in 1986. Mr. Miller retired in 1992 from management with Consolidated Freightways in Bloomington.
Mr. Miller and his wife moved in 1996 to Longboat Key where they managed the Beachcomber condominium until 2008. They then retired to their home in Sun City Center where they enjoyed golfing and many friendships. Mr. Miller was the president of the Caloosa Point Homeowners Association and founded the Nine and Dine social group.
He was preceded in death by his son Greg.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary; brothers Franklin, Keith and Marvin; sisters Doris, Sue, Thelma and Ruth; children, Steve Miller, Bonnie Dison, Wendy Strack, Tim Miller, Jeff Miller, Jeni Boehmer, Amy West, Laura Boehmer and Tracy Boehmer; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 15, at the First Christian Church, 1707 33rd St. S.E., Sun City. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family will be gifted to the Hospice in Defiance, Ohio. Mr. Miller's son Greg lost his battle with ALS in 2007 while under their care. Visit the family's online guestbook at andersonmcqueen.com.
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(Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City)
Take in stunning early morning visas of Halong Bay as you practice Tai Chi on the deck of a luxury cruise ship at sunrise.
This is part of your overnight cruise experience on Vietnam's most beautiful natural wonder. Limestone rock formations rise from the serene water, picturesque floating villages wake to greet the day and the sun casts it golden glow across untouched tropical beaches on uninhabited islands. This is a fitting introduction to the natural splendor of Vietnam, but you'll also encounter the country's rich and difficult history as you visit Hanoi's many museums; witness the guards that stand in silent protection of Ho Chi Minh's tomb; discover the ancient architecture of Hoian; and visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and stirring Emperor Jade Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City.
From staying in the heart of Hanoi's old quarter to waking on the banks of the Thu Bon River, a selection of great accommodation options have been carefully selected to place you in the center of the action. Your experienced English-speaking guides and private drivers will lead you through a thrilling cultural labyrinth of bustling local markets, street food stalls and welcoming rural villages as you reach out and touch the real Vietnam.
Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.
Meet your driver for an airport transfer with a private vehicle and English speaking guide.
You will be picked up at your hotel by private car with an English speaking guide and taken to visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh and his former residence, One pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. For lunch, enjoy a lovely meal at a local restaurant. After lunch, continue your city tour to your choice of one of Hanoi's many museums, including Fine Art, History, Revolutionary, War, and Ethnology, then head to Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple and experience a 1 hour cyclo tour. Finish your day off at the Thang Long Opera Theatre for a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
In the morning, transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay. The transfer is approximately 3 hours. You may stop on the way to admire the local scenery.
Your journey across Halong Bay starts around noon. As the vessel sets sails, you will be greeted by Paradise Crew and Cruise Manager who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service and utmost comfort onboard the ship's luxury facilities in stunning surroundings.
Begin sailing and pass through a magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth. After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with golden sails, go swimming on a quiet beach or sunbath on the sundeck. Later in the afternoon, you will visit an interesting fishing village with an opportunity to interact with local people who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. An optional kayaking trip is available weather permitting. Back onboard enjoy a lavish dinner.
While onboard, you can take advantage of the spa, beauty, and massage services provided. You will also have the opportunity to attend the chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. Defined to be one of the highlights of your Paradise stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for lunch and dinner in the elegant dining room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.
In the morning, early risers can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some Paradise delights with a colorful buffet breakfast. Continue exploring Halong Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights.
Disembark the Paradise Luxury in Halong City for a transfer by private vehicle and guide to your next destination.
Fly from Hanoi to Danang. Flight time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Transfer from Hoi An to Danang with with a private vehicle, driver, and English speaking guide. The transfer is approximately 40 minutes.
You will be picked up at your hotel by private car with an English speaking guide and taken on a city tour to visit the ancient architecture of Hoi An. The city is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, and the vibrant market.
In the morning, you will be met by your English speaking guide at your hotel and taken to visit My Son, Vietnam's most important Cham's site. My Son became a religious center in the late 4th century and lasted until the 13th century, the longest period of development of any monument in Southeast Asia. My Son is considered to be Champa's counterpart to the grand cities of Southeast Asia's other Indian – influenced civilizations such as Angkor (Cambodia), Ayutthaya (Thailand) or Borobudur (Java).
Fly from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City. Flight time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
In the morning, you will visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Here you will find an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam war. The residents of Cu Chi took their war underground, literally, developing a network of tunnels that, at its height, stretched as far as Cambodia and included meeting rooms, kitchens, and triage area. In the afternoon, return to the city for a tour of the Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, and the former Presidential Palace. Next, continue onto visit the War Museum. Towards the end of the day, you will be able to visit and experience the Ben Thanh Market.
The Silk Path is located in the heart of the charming old quarter of Hanoi, which has countless tourist attractions, government and diplomatic institutions, as well as proximity to the business district of the city. With the hotel's 106 well-appointed exclusively designed rooms and suites, it is no surprise that Silk Hotel is a preference choice of a traveler. The hotel has a 2 level restaurant with private dining rooms, a unique bar, and a fitness center and sauna. Silk Path Hotel guarantees a comfortable stay with all luxury amenities within reach.
Paradise Luxury I, II, III & IV were built according to the traditional Vietnamese junk design and present a lavish outfit blending in subtle harmony with the natural environment. The 4 Paradise Luxury Cruises offer 68 luxurious cabins and suites as well as an exciting array of activities to be enjoyed while experiencing the spectacular scenery of the "Bay of Descending Dragons". Each vessel features a stylish restaurant and bar for an exclusive dining experience on the third deck. The top deck serves as a perfect place to enjoy the sunshine and discover the splendid beauty of Halong bay with a 360° view while benefiting from the presence of the Moonlight Bar. Celebrated for being the only cruisers in Halong Bay to provide complete spa facilities with dry sauna, Jacuzzi, massages, and beauty treatments, Paradise luxury boats dispose of spa facilities aiming at reviving the senses and nurturing well-being. The Paradise Luxury fleet is committed to granting guests a genuine yet prestigious experience in Halong Bay.
Located on the bank of the romantic Thu Bon River, Vinh Hung Riverside Resort & Spa is within a 5-minute walk to the ancient town of Hoi An. The 4-star resort, which blends Vietnamese tradition with modern facilities, offers guests gracious hospitality and impeccable service. The resort has well-appointed rooms set in the coconut-tree-shaded gardens that meander along the river. All the rooms are elegantly designed and furnished with the comfort of guests in mind.
The Renaissance Riverside is located in the heart of Saigon's business district, the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon offers first-class hospitality, comfortable rooms and modern amenities. After a long day, relax at the poolside terrace or enjoy a leisurely dinner at Kabin, known as one of the finest Chinese restaurants in the city. Take a dip in the rooftop pool and visit the Health Club for an invigorating workout with the latest gym equipment. Otherwise, simply enjoy the incredible views of the Saigon River and stroll to museums, galleries and other area attractions. You'll find that the hotel's central location, panoramic views and impeccable service makes this the ideal place to stay while visiting Ho Chi Minh City.
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June 03, 2014
"I have to admit, this was the BEST vacation I ever had. The tour was nothing less than Fantastic! The hotels were great, the guides were great, the transportation was great, the places were great, the people were great, the food was great and last but not least China, itself was out of this world. I'm so glad I booked this tour and would recommend this to anyone. Thanks so much for all your help, your interest and your recommendations. Steve in China was so attentive, he called constantly to make sure everything was fine. We really had a fabulous time and even my jaded husband who normally only seems to care about where the nearest golf course is, was impressed and had a wonderful time.
Thanks again, and unto the next vacation (although I don't know how we would top this one!!)
Jeanne Tarvin ,
April 21, 2014
"The tour was absolutely fabulous. It all started with the planning. Kathryn graciously accommodated our tight schedule and multiple needs, including a mid-trip change in plans. The tour guides and drivers were all great and extremely knowledgeable. The accommodations and meals were fantastic. I was apprehensive about going to China not knowing the language but it worked out great!"
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January 15, 2014
"We just returned on Monday from our wonderful trip to South Korea, Bangkok and Phuket. I wanted to thank you for all of your hard work in planning our tours and adventures. Everything was spot on, from our arrivals at the airports, to the guides and the tours. I would not hesitate to recommend you and your company. It was truly a wonderful vacation. Thank you again.
Bob Feldman ,
November 19, 2013
"I wanted to let you know that our trip to China was great! Everybody enjoyed themselves. When planning a trip I am always concerned about the itinerary, the vehicles and the guides. All 3 of these were great. The guides were particularly good and in this case really made the trip a pleasure. Overall a great trip. Thanks for all you did."
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October 10, 2013
"A wonderful trip and everything went like clockwork. Thank you so very much for all your assistance. I hope I will have a chance to work with you again."
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September 04, 2013
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August 30, 2013
"Thank you for arranging our guided trip to Thailand - Vietnam. It was a memorable, and pleasant trip - a 1st for us with Kensington tours and a most enjoyable one. We found that we were able to maximize our visit of the the area without the concern of booking hotels, airline, finding parking and understanding the local language. "
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August 02, 2013
"Alexis helped us fit in all of the sites we wanted to see on our trip to Thailand and Cambodia, and suggested some more. It was valuable talking with someone who had been there and done that. The planning went pretty smoothly, and so did the trip. The local guides were all top-notch! "
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July 25, 2013
"I highly recommend Kesington Tours. The planning of our trip to Cambodia was outstanding. Our advisor Alexis Mayer was unbelievably patient, knowledgeable and responsive. We planned the trip in every possible detail and Alexis was extraordinary during the whole process. Once we were in Cambodia, we had a tiny issue with the car. I was able to get in contact with Alexis right away and the problem was instantly solved. The trip itself was fantastic. Everything was very well planned and perfectly organized. The local guides and drivers were great. The hotels were very well chosen.
Great trip. I would definitely travel again with Kensington Tours."
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August 07, 2013
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Welcome to my corner of the quilting world! My name is Michelle aka Dresden Quilter and I have been quilting for over 20 years and blogging for 5 /12 years. It's in my blood, and while I get frustrated sometimes it is something I am never going to give up. I chose the name for my blog as the Dresden Plate was one of the first blocks I ever learned how to make.

How would I describe my style? Simply a potpourri of love. Whether it be traditional, or modern, whimiscal or straightlaced if I think the receipient of the quilt will love it and I will enjoy making it I do.

 Sometimes I stick to a pattern, sometimes I add some sugar and spice to it and sometimes I make my own patterns. For me quilting, is my raison d'être, a way of bringing beauty to the world and leaving stress behind, and I would rather do it, then spend lots of time defining it. If you enjoy what you are quilting, then that's good enough for me!

I also enjoy other crafts such as redwork, which have seeped into my quilting.

One of the best parts about quilting and blogging is all of the amazing quilters I have gotten to know, and all of the quilt alongs, bees and exchanges I have gotten to participate in.

I would not have been able to do any of this without my three loves, my children and husband who are my inspiration, my support and part of my creative process.

Now that you have gotten to know me, please continue on your journey of the Sew Sisters Blogathon Canada. I am so proud to participate in and get to know such amazing Canadian quilters!

Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-92115776083142525662014-11-14T11:50:00.001-05:002014-11-14T11:53:44.097-05:00Woodland Trails

My Woodland Trails quilt is finished and I love it. I was trying to create a bit of a camoflauge effect and I love how the fabrics blend in together. I have never made something before using these colours, but as always with the help of a wonderful pattern it looks great. The pattern is Northern Lights by Jaybird Quilts. Her patterns are always fantastic and go together so easily. This will be going to a special person in my son's life. Gratefulness is something that is very important to me, and I like to share my gratefulness with others. I would not consider myself a hugely emotional person but the people that are dear to me I hold very tightly.

Linking to TGIFF, Finish It Up Friday and Can I Get A Whoop, Whoop!Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-29040748323433441582014-10-26T16:45:00.000-04:002014-10-31T23:27:11.989-04:00My Three Loves

For the Blogger's Quilt Festival I am presenting My Three Loves quilt which I have just recently finished. I started it over four years ago. I would do a bit of it and then stop as I would realize I would not have enough red scraps and then buy some more. At my quilt retreat last year I brought it with me and got motivated to get it going again. It was quilted for me, and I love the feathers and hearts in the quilting design. It represents for me the love I have for my husband and children as well as my love for Family, Friends, and Faith. It has become one of my favourite quilts. I like for things to be neat and tidy and with this quilt I had to get over wanting to be perfect with every piece. It was the love that I have for the things that matter to me that carried me through.

Quilt size: 34 X 50
Pattern: Heart Throb by Lydia Quigley
Pieced by me, Quilted by Tammy Spencer
Category: Small Quilt

Linking up to TGIFF, Finish it Up Friday and Can I Get a Whoop Whoop!

Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-6382309228528285312014-10-26T16:41:00.002-04:002014-10-26T16:51:00.382-04:00Pinky Owl

For the Blogger's Quilt Festival I am entering My Pinky Owl quilt into the Scrappy Quilt category. All of the pinks for the quilt came for my stash. Pink is my favourite colour, but I must admit I still had more pinks than I thought. This is going to someone who had a big influence in my daughter's life. I had so much fun putting this together and seeing the Owl come to life.

Quilt size: 48 X 56

Pattern: Hootenanny by Boo Davis

Pieced : by me, Quilted by Tammy Spencer

Category: Scrappy Quilts

Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-25921178023195819712014-10-19T17:50:00.001-04:002014-10-20T15:18:04.937-04:00Always room for Love

I participated in the Friday Night Sew In. It always motivates me to get something accomplished. My Moda Love is now a quilt top. I found a fabulous fabric at my LQS that I am going to use as a border to turn it into a sweet baby quilt. It is great to get things off of my to do list and I find it encourages to me to keep going. I also found out that the family I made this for is now going to have a second. I will be keeping busy!

Linking up to Design Wall Monday!Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-27849506697392963652014-09-30T11:00:00.000-04:002014-09-30T11:00:00.512-04:00Getting My Loonies Worth

These two loonies represent something special to me. They mean I sold something I made. I am not sure if I have ever sold anything before. Selling my items has never been a huge inceptive to me to craft. I understand that I am never going to get the real value for what is made, so I have always preferred making things for the ones I love and care about. There can be exceptions to the rule, and my son's teacher from last year asked me to make her son a pencil case. I had made her one last year as a thank you gift. She said that her son liked navy blues or blacks, and I found some great fabric in my stash.

I decided to charge her the $2.00 for the price of the zipper. I did not want to charge a lot as she has been a wonderful teacher to my son, but it did seem fair to charge something. In some ways the loonies represent the same as the $1 bills you see, or use to see in Canada at stores for their first dollar made. I am very proud that someone was willingly to buy my work but I definitely am not planning on making a habit of it.Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-51070839455507114312014-09-29T19:58:00.000-04:002014-09-29T20:00:59.305-04:00Just Wing It - Moda LoveI always enjoy reading your blogs for inspiration and ideas for new quilts to make. On Friday, I saw a blog post from someone talking about a Moda Love pattern that was going around. I really liked her quilt and decided to check out the pattern. I had been looking for a quick but impressive looking baby quilt. When I saw it I knew I had some charm square packs that would be great for it.

I pulled out this Just Wing It charm pack and then found a great Nature Elements to use as the background. Here is the result:

I really like it and have decided I am going to make the bigger version with a layer cake that I have.

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Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-73323465103478895342014-09-28T18:34:00.000-04:002014-09-28T18:34:21.248-04:00Sunday Stash

I had some left over gift certificates and got to spend them this summer. I decided to buy the Quick Curve Ruler and some of the patterns. I am looking forward to trying it out.

I also bought some beautiful aqua and indigo fabrics. My son had bought me some last year for Mother's Day and I have been collecting some more, to make a quilt for myself. I have a couple of patterns in mnd that I would like to try out.

A couple of weeks ago when I dropped off my spool quilt to be quilted I saw this beautiful fabric on clearance. I knew it would be perfect for my Catcus Wreath quilt so I buy it. I am anxious to see it all finished.
 Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-66282644164658337072014-09-26T16:27:00.002-04:002014-10-01T08:26:48.050-04:00Owl Appreciation - Pinky Owl

My Pinky Owl quilt is now finished. It is to go to someone who had a big part in my daughter's life. All of the pinks were in my stash. I really enjoyed making this quilt. I have made two patterns now out of the Dare to Be Square book by Boo Davis and they have been fun to do. It is always nice to appreciate something that someone has done for you, and as usual while I would love to keep this quilt I am happy it is going to a good home. The quilting was done by my wonderful quilter Tammy. She does beautiful work, and helps my quilts come to life.

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Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-66658225481309316912014-09-22T15:48:00.001-04:002014-09-22T15:48:20.444-04:00Design Wall Monday - Catcus Wreath

The Friday Night Sew-In gave me the boost I needed to get some log cabin blocks finished. After I was done, there were a couple of them that I did not like but seeing them all laid out makes them look better. I have one more set of blocks to do and then I can start sewing them all together. I might finally have a quilt that doesn't have to sit around for a couple of years to be finished!

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Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-25534706172113795612014-09-20T16:27:00.001-04:002014-09-20T16:27:40.697-04:00The Unblocking of Perfection

It is fun to have time to relax and do some quilting, though trying to obtain the perfect 1/4 inch and seams matching can sometimes be frustrating. Last week I finally took my spool quilt in to be quilted. I had agonized over the border for so long, but when I looked at the pattern the border was similar and I loved that quilt enough to make it. I was watching a show and one of the people on it said that writer's block was caused by trying to be perfect and you are never going to be perfect so just keep on writing. I realized that the same thing could be said about quilting, so I got my Spools quilt out, made the backing and sent it off.

I participated in the Friday Night Sew In. I worked on some binding, my red work and some of my Log Cabin blocks for my Catcus Wreath quilt.Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-9523654258275332022014-09-08T21:14:00.001-04:002014-09-08T21:14:13.050-04:00Design Wall Monday - Catcus Bouquet

I have all of the catcus flowers done now for my Catcus Wreath. I am really happy with how they turned out. I would love to have a bouquet of these! Now I need to start working on the log cabins.

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Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-56885676311528333162014-09-04T07:01:00.001-04:002014-09-04T07:04:19.531-04:00Not Sharp to the Touch

Here are my Catcus Wreath blocks in various stages of completion. I can tell that it is a quilt I will enjoy using and cuddling under. Definitely not sharp to the touch! I am also working on binding another quilt right now, and I always have to be careful where I place the needle. My children like cuddling with me while I bind quilts and I don't want them to get pricked!

As an aside, I was on the way home after a day trip with my children the other evening and it had gotten dark. My daughter had been reading, so when it got dark she used her DS as a flashlight so she could keep reading. I was quite impressed with that.

Linking to The Needle and Thread Network. Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-52506091504451208112014-08-28T07:15:00.000-04:002014-08-28T07:15:23.752-04:00The Allure Continues - Catcus Wreath

I got all of the individual sections sewn together, so I decided to put together one block to try out my Catcus Wreath quilt. I really like it. It is gratifying when all of the care and attention in putting the smaller pieces together ends up with the block being the right size. I can tell it is going to be a lot of fun. I think the hardest part will be deciding which greens to put together.

Linking up To The Needle and Thread Network. Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-25057823327154884182014-08-26T18:58:00.002-04:002014-08-27T19:02:40.412-04:00Oh The Allure!

Oh, the allure of a new project! I think it is so enticing because you get to start fresh ; no mistakes have been made. Everything looks perfect and there is always the hope that nothing will go wrong. Normally, I start a new quilt every summer but I thought I would be able to resist this summer but I was incorrect.

I bought this fabric in June at a quilt show. I had originally intended the majority of it for a watermelon log cabin quilt but the pattern called for smaller sized strips, and I was not sure if I wanted to cut them all individually. I remembered a pattern I have had for quite a while that used the 2 1/2 strips. I have really enjoyed making the Cozy quilt patterns. I find them intricate but not too difficult to do.

I did have some greens in my stash but decided I wanted to add some more variety. I used a gift certificate from work to buy some more of the greens. New fabric is always part of the allure as well!

For me, one of the longest steps, but one of the most important is the cutting. Everything is ready to go! I think the hopes, and dreams of a quilter should be bottled and called Allure! It would definitely be a beautiful scent!

Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-50621883398107885742014-08-08T19:35:00.001-04:002014-08-08T19:35:12.078-04:00Plan C - "C The Tulips"

This wall hanging is finally complete. I'm not sure if I want to say how long ago I started it, but let's say it has been a few years. It is the Plan C pattern from Carrie Nelson. Here is what I said about it when I started

"I was not happy with my original design, and so I found a different one that used smaller 4 patches. Part of my problem was that I had bought charm packs, and the edges were pinked and the squares were smaller than 5 inches, which made them too small for some of the patterns I was looking at. Finally I decided on a third pattern, ironically Plan C by Carrie Nelson from her Schnibbles Times Two book. It calls for even smaller 4 patches, so everything is much better now. The original idea was to make a lap quilt for myself, but now I like the idea much better of making it into a wall quilt." So it really is, a Plan C quilt.

I am happy that it is done, and will get to hang it up maybe in the winter time to remind me about the beautiful spring to come.

Linking to Finish it Up Friday, TGIFF and Can I Get A Whoop, Whoop!Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-13318025064403259412014-08-06T18:08:00.000-04:002014-08-06T18:08:00.366-04:00Measure Twice, Cut Once or Twice!

I started working on these log cabins in November, at my quilting retreat. When I got home I put away and just took it out again in July. Many of the blocks were wonky and when I took a closer look I realized that I had not cut a lot of the logs correctly. I had already made a note to myself for next time not to do a bunch of cutting at a quilting retreat and now I had proof. I had enough fabric left over that I decided to start all over. I will find a use for my other blocks; I am thinking about using them for the backing.

Linking up to Work In Progress Wednesday!Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-3300633248623168622014-08-03T18:18:00.000-04:002014-08-03T18:18:36.073-04:00To New BeginningsFor me, today is a time to think and reflect. One year ago today, I lost one of my closest quilting friends in a sudden and tragic accident. I still miss her, and it has been odd to go to my guild meetings knowing that she will not be there. She was wonderful with my children and very encouraging of their quilting. I feel there is so much I could say, but at the same time don't know how to explain how much she meant to me. I think of her often when I am in quilting.

Around this time last year too, I had some very good friends leave at my work for better positions elsewhere within the company. It was hard to be without them, but we have kept in touch and I have made stronger bonds with others at my job. Just recently, my position was declared redunant but I have been given another position which I have never done before, in the same company . I am excited and scared at the same time. My old position was a huge part of who I am. It was my passion and not just a job. Change though is not always a bad thing, and I have much more support than I ever thought possible.

So for me this is going to be a year of new beginnings and possibilites. This quilt I bought in June with birthday money. I was told it was bought at an antique auction. It was basted and given batting by the person who had bought it, and she had stenciled on some quilting designs. She decided that she was not going to get it done, so she sold it through my LGQ shop. I happened to be there later in the day when she brought it in. I got it for an extremely low price and as part of my new beginnings I am hoping to vastly improve my hand quilting, and taking my time enjoying it. I have gratitude for everything I do have, and I am excited to see what my future will bring.Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-1534507993426934892014-07-02T17:28:00.001-04:002014-07-02T17:28:13.290-04:00Stress-free quilting

One of my favourite things about quilting is that it helps me with stress. One of my least favourite things about quilting is that it can also cause stress. To combat this, I like to work on a quilt that I call my stress free quilting. It is always something to make for myself so there is not time limits. It is never a needs to be completely scrappy so I have to be careful not to have the same fabrics touch each other, nor it is one that can be done in a few hours. I try to choose one that has sections or blocks that can be put together in stages so that I can see progress and not feel as though I am losing any pieces.

I got this one out a couple of weekends ago. I started it a while ago and then left it for a long time. I originally bought a lot of the fabric as a kit, but I decided I did not like the pattern so I looked for something else. I found the pattern called Churn Dash and Stars by Mary Quilts. It feels good to be working on something again with no deadlines; just the pure enjoyment of quilting.

Linking up to WIP Wednesday at The Needle and Thread Network.Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-41316456910147981132014-07-01T10:15:00.000-04:002014-07-01T17:24:12.291-04:00Happy Birthday Canada!

Happy 147th Birthday Canada!
Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-8428087096919136792014-06-30T10:10:00.001-04:002014-06-30T10:10:18.070-04:00Flown Away

My owl quilt has flown away off my design wall now and travelled to the quilter's. I hope it has a safe travel and comes back much improved. I have people in my life who are flying away, okay driving away for a while and I wish them safe travels too. I hope that they find all that they wish for, and come back improved too!

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Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-75937879668475308782014-06-27T16:28:00.000-04:002014-06-27T16:28:24.436-04:00Teacher Appreciation

It is that time of year for teacher appreciation gifts. My children had outstanding teachers this year. We always like to give homemade gifts or books. I love seeing how much my children have developed and grown over the year. They gain so much confidence in what they have learned. I think that if I had to play Am I Smarter Than Them, I wouldn't be. Some of my closest friends are teachers, and I appreciate how much dedication and effort they put into teaching students, even if they don't always get the recognitition.

Linking up to Finish It Up Friday, Can I Get A Whoop, Whoop, and TGIFF!Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-74821909720894715012014-06-21T09:16:00.000-04:002014-06-21T09:17:58.908-04:00Rainbow Bright!

I have needed some brightness to my days as lately there has been a lot of gray so I am very happy to have finished this quilt. I thought that it might go to someone else, but my daughter claimed it as hers. She was not around when I finished it, so I got to take it for a test run before giving it to her. I am glad that it is staying in the family. I have a lot of quilts right now that need to have binding on them and then they are finished. Hopefully this is the start of a great deal of progress. My friend gave me a beautiful gift yesterday and it has inspired me to make a quilt. She is always an inspiration to me!

Linking up to Finish it up Friday, TGIFF and Can I Get a Whoop, Whoop!Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-89262699943583028852014-05-26T16:10:00.000-04:002014-05-27T22:01:01.029-04:00Easily Fixed!

Well, I got my Woodland Trails quilt fixed and sent off to the quilter's this weekend. It is made from Jaybird Quilts' Northern Light pattern. I had put in one row slanting the wrong way, and only realized when I went to cut the sides to make it a rectangle. I thought that I may have to take out all the rows after it, but I only had to take out the one row, and then sew it to the end. I am so thrilled with it. My son nudged me to get it done because it is for his Cub Scout leader who has been a big part of his life for the past few years. I was happy to oblige him.

Linking to WIP Wednesday at The Needle and Thread and Network. Dresden Quilterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012524790682959020.post-51392902000053252022014-05-14T15:28:00.002-04:002014-05-14T15:29:35.650-04:00Mother's Day Quilt Show

My husband and children planned a huge surprise for me. My daughter had wanted us to go to a quilt show, for Mother's Day but the nearest one was a few hours away and we weren't going to have time to do it and have supper with her grandparents. They came up with the idea instead of having a quilt show at our house with me as the quilter of honour. My son came out for a walk with me, which is my favourite thing to do, and while we were gone my husband and daughter set it up. They strung some line in our family room, front foyer and kitchen and put up a lot of the quilts. There were 14 in the show. They made a sign for the front door, and charged an admission of $5. My son had the $5 hidden in his shoe, so that he could pay for me. There were gloves available at the front table, and we were told not to touch the quilts unless we had a glove on. After the tour was complete, they also had the lunch room, which is my daughter's favourite part. We had egg salad sandwiches in the tea room, along with ice cream for dessert because the quilt shows always have dessert. I was completely blown away, touched and shocked by all they had done. They decided not to award a best in show, because every quilt was the best. Definitely, the most wonderful Mother's Day ever. I told my husband he won't get it as good for Father's Day. I was amazed at how much my children had paid attention to all of the details of a quilt show and remembered all of them. They have been going to them since they were babies, so they are veterans by now.Dresden Quilterhttp://email@example.com


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If art in L.A. is important to you, then this past weekend was a doozy. The proliferation of gallery and museum exhibitions associated with the mammoth Pacific Standard Time project, which opened to great fanfare between Thursday and Monday nights, would have been more than enough to overstimulate even the most Type-A culturati.
But as if that weren't enough, this weekend also saw the arrival of three and a half art fairs: Pulse, Fountain, Art Platform, and ARTRA/Co-Lab (that's the half, since it was nested inside Platform), each taking up residence in various parts of the art-world's current sweetheart, downtown.
Pulse has consistently been my personal favorite among the clusters of sub-fairs that pop up around major fairs like the Armory in New York City and Basel in Miami. They offer a progressive, experimental, installation-heavy, and artist-friendly experience; they are the cool kids, but in a good way.
The thing is, in Miami the Pulse offerings are less hysterical and superficial than much of what goes on down there; while in New York City they are a breezy dose of fresh air and a good romp compared to the estimable but traditional centerpiece of the Armory brand.
But with the Armory people, who were behind the inaugural Art Platform fair, making a concerted effort to garner early support among the local contemporary gallery class, deliberately skewing young and hip to get the attention of non-L.A. participants, this time, it was all but impossible to tell the two apart. As to whether that translated into heft in terms of L.A.'s international reputation and/or sales, opinions and spin are plentiful and ambiguous.
What follows is a merely small selection of some of the most interesting images and experiences taken from most of the places I went between Thursday and Monday. It's far from comprehensive, for reasons of space and clarity. There was a certain amount of cross-over between Pacific Standard Time-related projects, artists and galleries with presences at the various fairs.
A lot of what was on people's minds had to do with the mythology of the local collector base in L.A. It's a widely known but little understood phenomenon that collectors here frequently fly to NYC to buy the work of L.A. artists from the galleries there, rather than from the local galleries or studios here at home. I know, it's weird, but there it is.
A lot of people were attracted to Art Platform and Pulse because their organizations' impeccable New York City pedigrees were expected to keep some of that currency circulating locally. It didn't really work. Though many reported solid sales (when do they not?) it was mostly to familiar customers.
I skipped Fountain because a) I've never liked it among the New York City fair cluster each spring and had no reason to believe it would be better here, and b) early and subsequent reports coming back confirmed this instinct. Seems like it was especially centered on the party-night experience, and aside from fatigue, that was the night of the kick-ass three hour DJ set by Henry Rollins at the MOCA members' opening for Under the Big Black Sun as well as the combined after-parties for the Pulse and Platform fairs at the Standard, so that was kind of that. I think I did the right thing.


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Scenic train rides are offered between Niles and Sunol on the historic Niles Canyon Railway. The history of trains in Niles Canyon dates back to the building of the original transcontinental railroad, and the current passenger service has been in operation since 1988.
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I could be wrong, but I suspect that many wine lovers couldn't tell you the last time they tasted a grenache, even if it was recently. They might now know that the grape is the most important variety in the southern Rhône Valley of France, where it is the backbone of that glass of Côtes-du-Rhône or the more rarefied Châteauneuf-du-Pape they enjoyed the other night. Or that it is widely planted in Spain, where it is known as garnacha. Or that it is making a well-deserved name for itself in California, as I was reminded with a superb example the other night.
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It was the end of a jam-packed weekend with six boys in our house to help celebrate our older son's impending 14th birthday. You may know what that's like. Demanding only begins to describe it. The weekend was basically a series of meals with an activity or two between them, leaving almost no time for adult interests like reading, writing or, well, wine tasting. I'm not complaining, of course; the kids were great to be with and at times I almost felt like one of them.
The weekend went by so fast that suddenly it was time for the Sunday-evening beach dinner and bonfire. Kids at this age still like their food pretty simple, so it was grilled steaks, corn from one of the local farm stands and lots of warm and crusty garlic bread. For me, a steak dinner also signaled that it was OK to open a fairly big red wine or two. The weather sealed the deal — after a couple of very hot and humid weeks, there was a pre-fall crispness to the air.
With the guys on one end of a couple of old tables bunched together and a dozen tiki torches burning, it looked like an episode of a kids' version of "Survivor," with the added creature comforts of some medium-rare sirloin and a memorable California red for the chaperones.
As the birthday dinner progressed, some neighbors stopped by to check on the festivities. We would need a little more wine. I thought it would be interesting to stick with the grenache theme, but with a French variation. So I opened a bottle of Paul Jaboulet's Parallèle 45 red Côtes du Rhône, which, at $13, should not be overlooked. This one is a blend of 60 percent grenache and 40 percent syrah, which adds a peppery note to the wine's dark cherry core. Like the Parallèle 45 white and rosé, which I've also mentioned in recent columns, the red offers character and complexity at an affordable price.
It was an altogether successful weekend — a house full of happy birthday campers and for me, just enough time for some exciting wine discoveries.
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Zimmerman still belongs in jail: Let's assume everything happened as Zimmerman claims, says Robert Wright at The Atlantic. Zimmerman shot Martin because the teen was beating him up, and Zimmerman feared for his life. But how did they get to that point? "A man with a gun pursued an unarmed teenager who had done nothing wrong" and started a confrontation that ended in the young man's death. Zimmerman still "should do jail time for killing Martin."
"The case for George Zimmerman is the case against him"
But Zimmerman's side of the story complicates things: These details make the case against Zimmerman "murkier," says William A. Jacobson at Legal Insurrection, and at the very least, "cast doubt on the simplistic narrative in the media." We've all been told that Zimmerman is "an out of control Neighborhood Watch vigilante who hunted down Martin with an intent to kill or capture because of Martin's race." That may not be true after all, and we should all reserve judgment until all the facts are known.
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Regardless, this is still a tragedy: We might never find out what really happened, says Katherine Ozment at Boston Magazine. If there was a fight, it's easy to imagine that the 140-pound Martin felt threatened when the 200-pound Zimmerman followed him; "perhaps the teen was the one who felt, in essence, that he had to 'stand his ground.'" We may never know for sure. But some things are certain: "A black teen is dead at the hands of someone who was charged with protecting people. A family has lost a beloved son and brother. There's a reason people are outraged; Trayvon Martin's story, of a black male tagged as suspicious because of his race, is a story we are tired of hearing."
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This seems to be my go-to tea these days, and I'm glad I ordered more so I can have it several times a week. My latest blend with it turned out very nicely. I used a 4 cup pot and 3 tsp of this mixed with 1 tsp of Vanilla Cream Black Tea and 1 tsp of dried lavender. I added about 2 tsp of sugar. I tried it both with and without milk, but with milk dilutes the flavor too much. It is really soothing and perfect as it is. It is tangy and creamy from the Earl Grey, but has a candy quality from the vanilla tea and the lavender.
I did a rebrew with a bit of added tea and that turned out okay, but not as good as the first brew.
To me, this tea is smooth and yummy! I love rooibos, as I get the feeling of tea without the caffeine in the evenings. My new tea plan is to drink a different rooibos each night to calm down before bed.
I brewed it for about 10 minutes. My first impression was that it was a little weak, but that is because I have been mainly drinking black teas. After a few sips, I picked up cocoa and vanilla flavors. Then I added a splash of almond milk and a pinch of sugar. The caramel flavor really popped out at that point. It almost tasted like a milky way candy bar. Very soothing as well. I will be drinking and ordering this tea often.
Flavors: Cacao, Creamy, Rooibos, Vanilla
It's been a long week. A very long week and I'm in the middle of several weeks with no rest. So, my teas are what I am looking forward to right now. I bought some dried lavender today and decided to try it in this tea. It took a good tea to great! I'm a little new at tea blending, but I definitely enjoyed this one. I mixed 1.5 tsp Earl Grey Cream with 1/2 tsp Vanilla Cream (also from ETS) and 1/2 tsp dried lavender flowers. It is creamy, sweet, and floral in about equal parts. What a great, relaxing tea to be drinking in the middle of a busy Saturday!
I also love this tea on its own. It has a nice, sweet, citrusy taste. I do wish it had slightly more vanilla and bergamot, but is is still good. I find that I actually like this best very lightly sweetened (about 1/3 tsp per cup) and without milk.
I have drank this twice this week, both times in the afternoon. It is so relaxing and easy to drink! As it cools, the sweet flavors start to pop. This is especially true for the first steep. Subsequent steeps are still mild, but more fruity than creamy and sweet.
It's been a really long week, and a tea like this helps a lot. I love the way that green oolongs immediately make me feel better and much more relaxed.
I've brewed this several times, and I think I'm ready to review it. It is sweet, floral, and citrusy. It's pretty much what I expected, but maybe even a little smoother.
Today's brew is slightly weak. I think this tea might be better brewed at the 4 min mark. I'll give that a try next time.
So yum! I love the berry taste that comes out with just a little bit of sugar. I can also taste the nice blossoms that round out the flavor of this one. I haven't tried it at a lower temperature, but I have tried it brewed longer. I prefer this one brewed for closer to 3 minutes, otherwise it is too strong. When I brewed it strong, I mixed the rebrew in and that helped tremendously.
Flavors: Blackberry, Flowers
I think I'm going to keep trying this tea. I've had it two days in a row and I can't seem to get the steeping parameters correct. I tried this morning to steep it for 3 minutes, and it was a nice smooth black tea but not much fruity goodness. I added a bit of sugar and milk, and that definitely improved the taste! I was hoping to find in this tea a nice strong black tea that didn't need sugar or milk, but I guess I should be happy to drink it like I drink all my other black teas. It certainly is a great tea for it's price point!
I think I was spoiled by Short and Stout's Monk's Blend – it is much more syrupy sweet, which is a plus for me.
This is a very nice, drinkable, medium bodied tea. I oversteeped it accidentally this morning, and was able to cure that with a little sugar and some milk. I think I prefer this tea milked and sugared anyway – British style! But, with the milk, and the oversteeping, I mostly taste black tea, and not much if any bergamont and almost zero jasmine. That's fine with me today, as I am drinking this one for its strength. I will write another review later, where I steep it correctly. I'm also anxious to try this one iced.
I got a sample of this and was not impressed. It was very perfumey, and not really smooth. I tamed it by mixing it 50-50 with Adagio's Vanilla black tea. That did the trick! Now, it's creamy and what I expected an Earl Grey Cream to taste like. This also solved the problem of what to do with the Vanilla Black tea that was only okay. This blend elevated both of them.
I still will not buy either of these teas, though.
The rating I'm giving corresponds to the unblended version. Blended, I would give this tea an 85.


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I am missing out on something with these items? They seem to be incredibly powerful given their costs, and I usually find myself acquiring two of them early on every single character that I run -- carry, support, tank, it doesn't matter.
I ran a game with Nasus today where I rushed a Philo Stone and Heart of Gold. The two made me impossible to push out of lane even in a 2v1 situation and I had a 150 CS with a +300 Siphoning Strike by 25 minutes into the game. Furthermore, they generated so much gold for me that I was able to rush an Aegis and Force of Nature despite spending a lot of time pushing down towers (as opposed to getting kills by being in team fights).
Yesterday evening I rushed a Philo Stone and Avarice Blade on Tristana, which conventional wisdom would say is a bad call for a carry. However, they generated so much gold for me (I held onto them for well over 25 minutes) that I had an Infinity Edge faster than I had ever gotten one before while still being able to push my opponent out of the mid lane repeatedly. We knocked down towers so quickly that our opponents conceded at the ~30 minute mark.
I'm wondering why you don't see more build advocating rushing these items? At the very least the Philo Stone is a great rush for almost any melee -- even if they don't use mana (I take it on Mundo all the time) -- and it upgrades into the very powerful Reverie.
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lol the main reason why the passive is unique now is because it was used so much.
Basically, what it comes down to is this:
Do the items hinder you by postponing your crucial item purchases?
Stop hard to think about it. Did an enemy ever get away with 50 health? If yes, you could have probably killed them if you had purchased a damage item instead of the Gold per 10 item.
Sometimes, it is a no-brainer to grab one - mainly for champions that need some mana regen.
gp10 items are great, and actually, avarice blade is not bad on tristana, you can get ghostblade and infinity to deal huge damage, thanks to the armorpen, crit, crit damage, AD and CRAZY attack speed 50+90 = awesome. Its actually a good way to deal huge damage on trist for a relatively low cost (Though I still prefer other items over ghostblade on trist)
I like getting gp10 items myself, theyre awesome, especially on jobs that dont require much farming or champs that simply cant farm too well.
I really don't like these items. They do not pay for themselves in 12 minutes like some are suggesting. The Philosopher's Stone costs 800 and gives you 5 gold every 10 seconds. That means that it will take over 26 minutes to pay for itself!
This means that you are basically making yourself useless for the first half hour of the game (give about 5 minutes to get the item in the first place) - this is completely unacceptable!!!
Spend your money on items that provide real bonuses. Getting items that boost your defense may help you survive a death had you got the gold generating item. Getting items that boost your offense will not only perhaps help you finish off that kill, but will allow you to get minion kills more easily.
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