Showing posts with label blown glass. Show all posts
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

So Much to Share . . .

We're back from our 5 day visit to Arizona staying with our long time friends, Dave and Kathi.


Their home in Cave Creek backs up to a wash with plenty of wild life visiting. Dave feeds the birds (and rabbits) so there is always a bevy of activity.



Our first day included a hot air balloon ride that was a retirement gift from Jack's friends.



The colors and pattern of this shot makes a great quilt idea.




Day two we went to Out of Africa, a rescue wild animal center in Camp Verde, 2 hours north of Phoenix. Yes Kathi is feeding a giraffe. The park was fully handicapped access including the vehicles. It's so nice when Kathi gets to experience all that is available.


A trip would not be complete without a stop at quilt shops. There's a great one in Cave Creek (but not so wheel chair friendly). I see a circle quilt in the near future.

The highlight of the trip came on the last day. Chihuly, a glass artist, did an art installation within the Botanical Gardens of Phoenix. Hope you enjoy these shots and are inspired to make a quilt from the combination of cactus and glass.