tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post3540057403137475374..comments2024-03-19T22:25:49.685+11:00Comments on Red Pepper Quilts: Taking a BreakRed Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146251579528285964noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-26678690576451559292011-01-05T14:37:33.539+11:002011-01-05T14:37:33.539+11:00thank you for a wonderful year full of inspiration...thank you for a wonderful year full of inspiration!!!RosaMarĂahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070323190221132368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-35463741093094918182011-01-01T14:59:39.914+11:002011-01-01T14:59:39.914+11:00I have been a long time lurker and have loved read...I have been a long time lurker and have loved reading your blog - it's always very inspiring for me! Have a great holiday in New York - I hope you got out before the blizzard hit?!?! If not, I hope you stayed inside and warm! When we're in NYC we love to go to the St. Regis Hotel and sit in front of their big picture window just off the lobby (it's in a sort of private room and it's for anyone to use) and sip hot cocoa...we people watch and rest our feet - plus this time of year the hotel usually has a lovely tree in there! Go, sit, relax...you'll thank me! Happy New Year! xo, NanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-19993720731254014432010-12-17T11:12:43.215+11:002010-12-17T11:12:43.215+11:00I am new to the blog world and found yours through...I am new to the blog world and found yours through another blog. I am amazed by the beautiful quilts you have made and so much enjoy your musings. Have a safe and blessed holiday. Thanks for your inspirations.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015241372938720403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-2626074241368758642010-12-17T09:20:47.885+11:002010-12-17T09:20:47.885+11:00Wow! NYC at Christmastime is magical. How fun for ...Wow! NYC at Christmastime is magical. How fun for you!<br /><br />When you visit Purl Patchwork I also suggest Pearl River Mart around the corner part way down Mercer. (Also an entry on Broadway.) I just discovered it this year (http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2010/07/feild-trip-friday-pearl-river-market.html). It's a Chinese import store and full of beautiful (and cheap) goodies, including oil cloth fabric.<br /><br />Have fun! Thanks for the constant inspiration.amy smarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-43686845050665025052010-12-16T15:52:32.382+11:002010-12-16T15:52:32.382+11:00Listen to the quilted cupcake podcast review of NY...Listen to the quilted cupcake podcast review of NYC. I think it will help with your trip. Have a great time.Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285727704486805109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-18635400982548277642010-12-15T10:57:56.633+11:002010-12-15T10:57:56.633+11:00loooove nyc!that city is electric!
you are such a...loooove nyc!that city is electric!<br /><br />you are such an inspiration with all of your quilting! take a break and looking forward to seeing all you get up to in 2011Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742167397662346566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-28149662870874864382010-12-15T00:20:35.857+11:002010-12-15T00:20:35.857+11:00Wow, look at all that quilty loveliness you have h...Wow, look at all that quilty loveliness you have had a busy year.<br /><br />Hope you have a fabulous holiday season.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208995018998500943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-3694665620864606452010-12-14T17:17:15.843+11:002010-12-14T17:17:15.843+11:00happy days and happy holiday!happy days and happy holiday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-72562210929863334662010-12-14T13:47:22.125+11:002010-12-14T13:47:22.125+11:00Wow -- what a productive and beautiful year -- you...Wow -- what a productive and beautiful year -- you're amazing! And you LUCKY LUCKY girl -- I LOVE NYC at Christmas time. Must go see the tree at Rockefeller Center and the Macy's Santa is really fun. Also don't know if anyone mentioned Gray Line Linen -- they're on 38th or 39th -- otherwise I think my favorites have been mentioned. Have a FABULOUS time!!!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-17412542067708064722010-12-14T10:43:25.139+11:002010-12-14T10:43:25.139+11:00Happy holidays to you, I hope you enjoy your break...Happy holidays to you, I hope you enjoy your break! I knew that you were busy creating this year, but didn't realize quite how busy until seeing your photo collage. Just incredible.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877660195065702097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-50358317422828735802010-12-14T09:11:16.150+11:002010-12-14T09:11:16.150+11:00Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful quilts an...Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful quilts and photos! Have a safe trip and a Merry Christmas!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013357316895115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-28585395774147423232010-12-14T05:54:01.211+11:002010-12-14T05:54:01.211+11:00I live in NYC and am always recommending CHEAP/FRE...I live in NYC and am always recommending CHEAP/FREE things for friends and family to do. Here's my TOP 5:<br /><br />1) The Staten Island Ferry. FREE. Takes you from the South Street Seaport to Staten Island, and you can take it right back over. You get AMAZING views of NYC and the statue of Liberty, and it's much cheaper than one of the tourist cruises. Runs night and day, and takes about 50 minutes each way. They sell beer, snacks and hot chocolate, and the SIF is definitely my first rec. to every visitor. <br /><br />2) Chinatown/SOHO: Chinatown is amazing to walk around and shop for scarves, bags, trinkets, etc. They have bustling fish markets, vegetable carts with exotic who-knows-what, and roasted ducks hanging in shop windows. Go an a weekday as it's wall-to-wall people on weekends. Eat at the hole-in-the-wall NICE GREEN BO on Baxter Street. Be sure to try the soup dumplings. Food is excellent and super-cheap. Across the street is the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory for dessert! From Chinatown, walk up Broadway to SOHO, where you'll find loads of great fabric stores (including Purl) and shopping.<br /><br />3. Museums: They're all great, but the MET and Museum of Natural History have suggested ticket prices, meaning you can pay $2 and get in. Amazing.<br /><br />4. Empire State Building: This one isn't cheap, but the views are out of control on a clear day. Worth it. <br /><br />5. 42nd Street: Walk 42nd street from East to West one day. You'll pass lots of landmarks like the UN Building, Tudor City, The Ford Foundation (that has a cool, open-to-the-public indoor jungle/garden), the Chrysler Building, Grand Central (eat at the Oyster Bar inside), Bryant Park (ice skating), the NYPL, then keep going and you hit Times Square! <br /><br />Feel free to email if you (or any of you) would like more recommendations!<br /><br />Above all, layer your clothing, wear comfortable shoes, don't be afraid of the subway, ask someone if you need help, and ENJOY!<br /><br />-kim<br />triangle shirt<br />http://triangleshirt.blogspot.com/triangleshirtwaist@gmailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712528419332513010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-74709423580917647722010-12-14T04:21:25.406+11:002010-12-14T04:21:25.406+11:00The Shake Shack in Madison Square Park is awesome....The Shake Shack in Madison Square Park is awesome. Get the peanut butter, chocolate, and banana custard shake in addition to a burger and fries. You will wait in a long line, but it will be SO WORTH IT!<br /><br />Have fun!savvy stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570404646801037051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-75616092715574253192010-12-14T01:36:54.206+11:002010-12-14T01:36:54.206+11:00Have a wonderful time with your family and I hope ...Have a wonderful time with your family and I hope you have a white Christmas.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07053412063312740443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-66468920296438957892010-12-14T00:01:42.550+11:002010-12-14T00:01:42.550+11:00Have a wonderful and safe trip!Have a wonderful and safe trip!patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-49466747496052962452010-12-13T16:35:17.296+11:002010-12-13T16:35:17.296+11:00You have had a busy year - amazing when you see al...You have had a busy year - amazing when you see all the quilts in one spot!<br />We are also heading to NY this weekend, so am looking at all the comments with interest. Two years ago the weather was such a shock (very cold!) but we just loved it. Perhaps I'll bump into you in one of those many fabric haunts.<br />Merry Xmas and happy travels, AlisonOneLittleThreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291687547544400861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-72312634887812485252010-12-13T14:33:24.622+11:002010-12-13T14:33:24.622+11:00i rarely comment, but i always devour each one of ...i rarely comment, but i always devour each one of your posts. your work is amazing and i appreciate all that you share here. have a happy holiday!quirky granola girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073631481423912400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-62567945885399229362010-12-13T13:12:33.653+11:002010-12-13T13:12:33.653+11:00I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christ...I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I look forward to seeing your pics when you return.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620592909909757432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-11238763979672957262010-12-13T13:01:43.433+11:002010-12-13T13:01:43.433+11:00Rita,
You MUST go see/do/eat:
1) FAO Schwartz (to...Rita,<br /><br />You MUST go see/do/eat:<br />1) FAO Schwartz (toy store from Home Alone)<br />2) Ice skating @ Wollman rink in Central Park (it is wayyyyy better than Rockefeller Center)<br />3) Macy's on 34th street<br />4) Walk down 5th avenue<br />5) Visit the Plaza hotel and buy yourself one of the gorgeous Christmas ornaments they have<br /><br />Have fun and enjoy! I will be enjoying my Christmas in NY as well and hope that the weather is great!Lauren @ Craft My Life Awayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778791860364943010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-90446549861823954512010-12-13T11:07:39.653+11:002010-12-13T11:07:39.653+11:00Thank-YOU Rita for inspiring us every week with an...Thank-YOU Rita for inspiring us every week with another gorgeous quilt! Your work is amazing and your blog is definitely one of my very most favoritists. Have a great time. Enjoy a well-deserved break!Rachel at Stitched in Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187626491695441387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-10463596946228982492010-12-13T10:26:13.191+11:002010-12-13T10:26:13.191+11:00Hope you have a great trip! I've loved ooooh ...Hope you have a great trip! I've loved ooooh and ahhhh over your quilts all year. I'd sugguest Donut Planet for a super tasty breakfast treat in NYC.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06727515503495123569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-53151743836240213622010-12-13T08:57:10.681+11:002010-12-13T08:57:10.681+11:00Thank you for sharing you quilt journaling with us...Thank you for sharing you quilt journaling with us. Enjoy your travels and looking forward to hearing about them.Aritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209037711721625471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-7822590780892860352010-12-13T07:37:08.280+11:002010-12-13T07:37:08.280+11:00Enjoy your travels! You probably already have thi...Enjoy your travels! You probably already have this on your must-see list, but do go to the American Folk Art Museum to see the Bird of Paradise quilt (http://www.folkartmuseum.org/?p=folk&t=images&id=1739). Truly drool-worthy!grendelskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01953402811976296237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-54074388196376271222010-12-13T07:31:50.313+11:002010-12-13T07:31:50.313+11:00Same wishes back, I'm looking forward to your ...Same wishes back, I'm looking forward to your return, I love stopping by to see what you're up to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-2061706242944154092010-12-13T07:08:04.483+11:002010-12-13T07:08:04.483+11:00Have a wonderful time in NYC with your family! Wi...Have a wonderful time in NYC with your family! Wishing you the best holiday season!Esch House Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095448847070091632noreply@blogger.com