This is the final project. |
Stiched catcus and pine trees to add details. |
My sisters and I took our mom and did a girl's vacation together up to Sedona, AZ. It is known for its red earth and mountains, and the beauty of its area.
I picked up some hand died material at one of the local quilt shops on one of our little outings. Had alot of fabric at home in my stash, but I was so excited to find a piece of fabric that actually had the colors of the local mountain ranges. And then I was able to put together my little quilt wall hanging.
I can't pass by this little quilt without smiling, because it just brings so many memories of that special time in Sedona, AZ.
These are some of the materials I used to create my wall hanging. |
I couldn't find a good sky material, so I took blue material and painted on t
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Phyllis,
on 12/5/2008
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Well, I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. We spent a few days with Chris' family in Arizona which was relaxing, but seemed like an unusually short vacation... I guess vacations always seem too short once they're over. We spent an afternoon in Sedona and the night in Jerome at the reputedly "haunted" Connor Hotel. I'd been to Sedona when I was a teenager and remembered how beautiful it was, but even good, clear memories (or even photos for that matter) don't do the place justice. These were taken from the vantage point of The Chapel of the Holy Cross:
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What a beautiful memory you created!
Lovely, lovely, creative memories of such a beautiful spot in the U.S.!
Just love your creaivity!!! So unique and beautiful.
Sandra
Hi - hopping over from the Where in The World Are You blog hop. LOVE the wall hanging! And that Menopausal video had me sitting here laughing - oh my word! Following you now and can't wait to read more.
I live in Arizona now. We love Sedona, it's so beautiful there.
I am a new follower from the Wednesday blog hop and would love a follow back. Have a great rest of your Wednesday!
Hope
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