Occasional Threads – Ellen Guerrant

“Hold on My Heart….Throw Me a Lifeline ”  is a healing quilt for my family.

“We Fix Broken Hearts” was created to honor those who heal.  It is a collage of a broken heart being put back together, piece by piece.  The hand images were traced from those of my son’s cardiologists.

Twist and Shout

I spent a lovely morning recently with the Lincolnton NC Piecemakers guild.  They were a gracious and attentive audience for my “Journey of a Quiltmaker” trunk show.  The presentation follows my evolvement from traditional quiltmaker to one whose works speak for me.  My quilts come from my heart and soul.

Everyone pitched in to help pack up quuickly.  After all, we were headed to The Lincoln House for lunch. laughter and good conversation.    Food and laughter?  I’m IN!

Thanks, Piecemakers, for your hospitality.  I had a great time.

All photography courtesy of Fran Love

This beautiful array of orchids greeted me yesterday when I walked into Bloom, a very cool grocery store near us.   DH shops there frequently.  If I go, I am too temped to buy all the “good” but very, very bad stuff.  DH is disciplined enough to enter the store for eggs, milk and bread and leave 10 minutes later……… with eggs, milk and bread!  How do people DO that?

 Addison

 Spring break at the U of I brought us Illini  visitors.  Above:  Olivia, Lisa, Charlotte (named after our fair city),  Addison, and my nephew Joshua.

During the Powell’s brief visit, we drove to Greensboro to see our son Matthew and his wife Suzie.  Above, back row:  Josh, Lisa, Olivia, Suzie, Matthew.  On table:  Addison and Charlotte.

Before a beach trip last September, first cousins Joshua and Matthew hadn’t seen each other in years!  Unfortunately that’s what happens when families live hundreds or even thousands of miles apart.  I just don’t even want to think about it.

If you’ve left a comment recently and are wondering where it is, here is my answer.  Comments have been approved, but there does not seem to be a place to click to publish them.  At least not so far.

Thanks to everyone who’s taken the time to write.  I appreciate your words.  xoxox

Had a lovely girls’ lunch out today with my two sisters-in-law.  DH’s sister, Betsey, treated me and Mary Moon, wife of her other brother, to a belated Christmas gift.   I enjoyed the  fish tacos with salad (very good) while the others dined on flatbread pizzas, which looked scrumptious.

Owners Dora and George greeted us warmly to Gado Gado,  a restaurant and bar at 157 North Trade Street, Matthews NC.  The menu is varied and interesting, making it hard to narrow down my choice.  Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and full entrees are available. www.gadogadousa.com

I was tempted by the dessert selections, but resisted.   My lunch mates loved this divine and generous creme brulee’.   Might I add, the presentation was beautiful.

If you’re looking for a cozy, friendly restaurant with good food, try Gado Gado!