Monthly Archives: February 2018

Thread

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I went to a quilt show last Friday with several friends. Attending a quilt show is like going to an art museum. Some of the pieces call out to you and some are gorgeous but not meant for you because … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, South Carolina | Tagged Deck 383, Fabric box, Grilled bologna sandwich, Mug rug, Murrells Inlet, Quilt Show, Quilting, South Carolina, Wachesaw river | 35 Comments

Thursday Doors

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Raspberries anyone? Kiss or Bliss? They are kind of plain white doors, but who notices that when you have a house painted bright raspberry pink. Each one of these Raspberry condos sleeps 14. Winter rental rate averages $1,600-$1,900 a week … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Thursday Doors | Tagged Condo rental, Murrells Inlet, Photography, Raspberry condos, South Carolina, Thursday Doors | 43 Comments

Rainy Day

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It was a beautiful day for a walk at Brookgreen Gardens even with an umbrella. ☔ Do you ever take a walk on a rainy day? ☂

Posted in South Carolina | Tagged Alligator, Brookgreen Gardens, Camellias, Crocus, Derek Wernher, Egret, Len Ganeway, LLBean boots, Photography, Rainy day, Turtles | 43 Comments

Silent Sunday

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

My Walking Iris that I brought from NH to SC with me bloomed this weekend. Life is good.

Posted in Photography, Silent Sunday | Tagged Gardening, Photography, Plants, Silent Sunday, Walking Iris | 30 Comments

Thursday Doors

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Welcome to Hampton Plantation, McClellanville, SC, established in 1735, and sitting along the shore of the Wambaw Creek. It was built for Noe Serre, a Huguenot (member of the Reformed Church of France), with proceeds of the rice crop and … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Thursday Doors | Tagged Archibald Rutledge, Camellias, George Washington, Hampton Plantation, Mcclellanville, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Pickney Family, Rutledge Family, Sorry Family, South Carolina, Thursday Doors | 34 Comments

Mid February

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

February is almost half over. Where did it go? I’ve been sick. Not in the hospital sick, but sinus cold type sick. I’ve been trying to get rid of it for almost a week using over the counter meds. I … Continue reading →

Posted in South Carolina | Tagged 1840 Farm, Craft fair, Egret, Etsy, Fairy house, February, Flu season, Fog, Murrells Inlet, Seagull, South Carolina | 55 Comments

Nature

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Why do people head south in the winter? The simple answer for this gardener is so I can be outside and enjoy nature in ways that don’t require a snow shovel or scraper. The camellias are blooming here, and the … Continue reading →