Looks like the sort of place you would see John Wayne in.

What a beautiful place

Wow Geneva, it's stunning.

I am going to try something.... Since I downloaded Windows 10 all my pictures come out sideways when I post to the Forum. It seems that out in computer land other's are having this problem too. Hopefully Microsoft will fix it... But I have turned my pictures sideways in my file. I'll post them here and see if they come out right side up.

These are pictures of where I live. Lots of sage brush, beautiful sunsets and sunrises, the Yakima River is so pretty. Having said that, I love all color and especially purple.

Wish me luck!
The Yakima River at sunset.




And the sunset last evening over Rattlesnake Mountain.





geneva

Terrie, I pray your son and his father are doing much better by now! What an ordeal, and also a heartwarming act of love, on your son's part! You must be proud!

I just got back from Houston Quilt Festival, so have not had a chance to post inspirational pictures for my rows. But, words can tell it better, and then the rest can come from you. Winter, snow, snowflakes, snowmen, fir trees, mittens, ice skates, icicles, holly, snowballs, a cabin in the woods covered in snow...........you get the picture. Just pick a winter item, block or scene you are comfortable working with and go for it! I will love them all because they came from YOU!

Heather! I cannot believe we did not get together at some point! I do not adjust well to traveling (this is a new thing) so when brain fog sets in, I don't always remember things. I did not get your phone number in time, as it was in with dozens of other emails on my phone, that I ignored while I had classes, and enjoyed the show. I'm sorry now, for the missed opportunity! Maybe next time!

Dawn

I've been pondering what I'll do for all of you who want "flavor of you" things, and I think I've figured it out and can't wait to try it!

Meanwhile, here is some inspiration as to what I think/feel when I say "beachy colors" --




--this is my dining room, and I think I *might* turn my rows into a wide table runner for "all the time" use (I swap out for holidays). It will be wider than my others, but I think that would be okay, my table is HUGE and so there'd still be room for us to sit and eat around it. And if not, I'll do something else, but the artwork on the walls in here (and photos) is what I think of as "beach colors".

Then this--




--this is one of many photos of what remains, to me, the most beautiful beach I've ever been to. This photo doesn't capture the full beach, but it captures the wide range of colors, from the light to red to dark sand, the gray rocks, the clear to aqua to green to blue to navy water, etc. It doesn't show the adorable bright red/orange crabs that were all over, or the bright red/purple crabs, but those would also work as colors Basically, if you've seen it on a beach, it would be lovely, even if you are thinking beach umbrella, beach towel, whatever. But this photo probably best says "beach colors" to me, of all that I have.

Looking forward to everyone's inspiration photos, and working through what all I might do for each of you!

Limbania,

You can still join in.

The important info is on the first post. But, basically, I need you to send an email to my. YAHOO account. In it please give me your full name and postal address, 'theme' for your rows. Once I get that I'll get you added to the bottom of the list on the first post, and I'll send your info out to the others. I will also send you everyone else's addresses. If no one else joins: your first person would be the top listed name, then in February you would do the second one down, etc.

After sending me the info, please come here and post a longer description of what you like, etc etc. I've also asked everyone to put up a couple of pictures that can be inspiration for the rest of us, as we make a row for you.

If you have any questions , ask away!! We enjoy sharing what we're up to.
You may want to check out our virtual retreat thread too. Lots of fun over there as well.

Luann

Hello everyone!
Was checking in today and just found out about the Row exchange. Is it too late to join? I'd love to participate.

Terrie, congratulations and many blessings for your grandson. Prayers for your son and father full recovery.

Ritzy, prayers for Lauren to get healthy. So sorry about your dog.

Love your new avatar Kathy

Hello everyone. I'm looking forward to participating in this Rowing Experience and I have a lot of organizing to do to get ready. I'm following the posts as best I can and will jump in more often when things settle down a bit here. Husband and I have been traveling a fair bit, and I am involved in a speakers training/storytelling circle group that requires lots of work. For now, I wish you all the best with your family and personal challenges, and for your beautiful new family members. They are precious.

Peace,
Kathy

Luann, once I passed up doing a BOM from TQS because I really did not like the colours. Then I saw others' in different colourways, and even one at our big Provincial show, which had a big ribbon on it! ( I think it was BIS). I kicked myself for not at least downloading it. At least if you download it, you'll have it some 'someday' down the road.

Terrie,
I was looking at that BOM also. I'll download the instructions, but I'm just not 'feelin it' at the moment. I've gotten quite a few patterns together that I'd like to have a go at before I put out time, etc to do this one. It may be the colors that just don't speak my language. I might try using my EQ7 program. If I could get the general layout, then play with colors I might be more apt to like it. I think it might be best done in scrappy with just a few anchoring fabrics throughout.

Thanks for putting up your inspiration pictures. I've already got the design portion of my brain working,,, can you feel the earth tremblin'? LOL

May God continue to heal your family members,
Luann

Terrie, I love the new bom for 2016 too and also agree with you about the colours they have chosen. But then I was lucky enough to see the original when it was on display at the V&A in 2010. I am really glad that it won't be the full size of the original though - it is huuge!

We do like to keep everyone on their toes with our conversations don't we

Thank you all my dear Rowers.
My son is home now,and father is out of CCU and stable with only one line in fight now. Thank you all for your kinds words, prayers and support.

So I was able to go to my 'closed' quilting group today and so nice to be with other quilters - but today they were all knitting! Go figure - it's like on this forum - if you miss a day or two (or a week) the subject changes and you've got to catch up!

I love the diversity of quilters!


Inspiration - the skirt I wore to my son's beach wedding on an island off the coast of B.C. (Canada)

my dream beach house ...in a land far far away!!





Luann - I love the new BOM for 2016, but I'm not crazy about the colours. I'm really into aqua/turquoise/sky blue now, even though I thought I didn't like blue - go figure!?