Fresh Seafood!

Last week Al and I were able to get away for a few days to celebrate his birthday. So, of course we headed to our favorite spot - Bray's Island. We had gorgeous fall weather and were able to relax and have some fun outdoors. Here are some pictures of the weekend - we went shrimping and crabbing... and then had a feast!

Throwing the net...

The Birthday Boy!

Fresh Seafood!

Haunted House Craft!

Stephanie created this Halloween Haunted House craft with her daughter Genevieve. It turned out so well, I wanted to share it with you all! CLICK HERE for a step by step guide, so you can easily create your own! From the scrapbooking page, click on the "Halloween Craft" icon to print the house art and directions. Also, print out the Halloween Scrapbook Page for extra art to add to your house. Have fun and get creative like Genevieve, by adding your own personal touches!

Susan Winget Sample Sale!!

Wondering why I posted pictures of this mess?? I wanted everyone to know that we are cleaning out our studio closets – and all of these boxes - full of Christmas cards, kitchen textiles, dinnerware, woven goods and MORE - will be available to you and your friends! We are having a Winget Art sample sale on November 14th.

So, mark you calendars – it will begin at 9 AM and finish when everything is sold. All proceeds will be donated to local charities that are dear to my heart.

ALSO, Hattie’s Antiques of York and local decorator Bonnie Thompson will be offering a variety of antiques, primitives, vintage and seasonal gift items for sale-with a portion of the sale proceeds going to charity. Many of the items are from private collections or estates and have not been for sale in the area.
Items offered include:
-Furniture-tables chest, desk, cupboard-Home decorative items-primitives, quilts, linens, glass,
-Lawn and Garden- chairs, iron, birdhouses, metal-Gift Items- scarves, socks, nightshirts, purses, ornaments
And MUCH MUCH MORE!


We hope to see everyone there! Spread the word!

Studio Critters

We often have sightings at the studio of furry visitors - cats and dogs, deer and hogs... but this one I just have to share! Seeing a squirrel outside the studio is not rare - but this one was curiously lounging on our railing. Whether you are a fan of squirrels or not - this little guy was too funny!!

Christmas Quilting!

Mary Beth, our resident quilter, saw a beautiful quilt in her Quilting for Christmas issue of The Quilter Magazine! It is made from our latest Benartex program – “Once Upon A Christmas.”

If you would like to make this quilt for the holidays,

please visit the Cotton Capers Quilt Shop to order the kit and pattern.

To order other fabrics in this collection, visit our friends at Fat Quarter Shop.

Happy Quilting!

Butterflies, Barns, & Missing Pickles!

I am overjoyed to announce that my daughter Erin has returned safely from her year of mission work around the globe. To celebrate her return, our family took a trip to Bray’s Island last week. All of my children were able to make the trip and what a blessing it was to have everyone together again! We relaxed and reflected on the past year that we had been apart. Of course, included in the family trip were our horses that Erin loves so dearly. It was wonderful having so much time for us to ride together around the island. We also went to the pool one day and were thrilled to see several beautiful butterflies fluttering around.

The last picture I wanted to share is of Erin reuniting with one of her most coveted foods – pickles! It was a wonderful vacation full of love, laughter, and long desired family meals.

Catching Up on the Summer

Hello Friends! I hope that you are all having wonderful summers. My summer has been so busy at home and at work – I have a lot of catch-up blogging to do! This summer I took several trips to Bray’s Island – including one big trip with our extended family. My family, my mother, both of my brother’s families, and a few good friends were all there – 19 people total! We had a great time exploring the reserve, kayaking, horseback riding, and enjoying one another’s company. I’m excited to go back soon to share some of these experiences with my daughter Erin when she returns from the mission field.