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PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Genre: Anecdote
Word Count: 100
PARADISE FOUND
Quintessential party planner Carla missed human contact. Zoom calls didn’t offer quite the same energy. Her California home had become a ghost town.
Searching for something to fill the empty hours of lockdown, she found quilting.
Before she knew it, what began as a hobby turned into a blazing passion. Her family and friends benefitted from her newfound obsession.
Two years later, she realized her dream of visiting Hamilton Missouri, famous home of Missouri Star Quilting Company. Row after row of colorful prints delighted her. Now she could complete her UFO’s—unfinished objects.
She raised her hands. “I’m in heaven!”
Never heard of Hamilton? CLICK HERE
Here’s some pictures of the magnificent quilt Carla gave us for our 50th wedding anniversary.
A few photos of a recent day trip to Hamilton with nieces Carla and Carol.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Everyone should have a secret passion. It makes for a rounded story
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Dear Neil,
Her passion isn’t all that secret. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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How rewarding for her.
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Dear Sadje,
Rewarding for her and the rest of us. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Very true Rochelle. Creativity is never wasted
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Love how you always ground your writing. Nicely done.
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Many thanks, Mr. B.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Quilters heaven where “knit happens”… Looks like quite the place for yarn and fabric nerds.
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Dear Trent,
Not so much for yarn nerds, but definitely the Mecca for quilt nerds. I went along for the company. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love this photo prompt and I can identify 💯 with your story! Thank you so much, Rochelle! The quilted creations in the photos are absolutely gorgeous!
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Dear Fleur,
I’m glad you identified with my prompt. After reading your story I understand why. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow! That certainly is impressive and such beautiful quilts! I did a little quilting years ago; it was relaxing and the few items I made look nice but other things took precedence.
Nice homage to a quilters delight!
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Dear Nancy,
I’ve threatened to try quilting a time or two. I just don’t have the time or the inclination . Thank you for taking the time to read and leaving your kind comments. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Exactly why I didn’t last very long!
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We have definitely benefited from Carla’s quilting. She sure became an expert in a hurry. But, she is an overachiever and does phenomenal work. Looks like the girls have an annual quilting trip started as this is the 2nd year now..
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Dear Jan,
The trip was fun and I enjoyed the company. Can’t say I got too worked up over quilting. 😉 Carla’s work will forever be displayed proudly in our house. 😀
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I wish there were a “love” option on this prompt! I love quilting! We live near Lancaster County, PA, which has wonderful fabric shops and an amazing quilt museum. Amish women in the area make exquisite quilts, and you can often see them pegged to clotheslines, I’m especially intrigued by the stories behind some famous quilt patterns. I can easily lose myself in reading all about it 🙂
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My beau lives in Lancaster County! I’ve yet to visit… some time in the near future, I’m hoping.
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It’s gorgeous, Dale. Rolling hills, fertile farms –and great places to eat!
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I don’t doubt that for a second 🙂
Eventually, I shall make it there.
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Dear Linda,
I’m glad you enjoyed the prompt. Quilts are amazing pieces of work, aren’t they? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
What a wonderful story you have stitched. That is a gorgeous anniversay quilt. Can I say I am properly jealous? Wonderful!!
Shalom and lotsa warm and cozy love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Isn’t that quilt amazing? It will forever have a special place on our be and in our hearts. You may be jealous should you so choose. 😉
Shalom and lotsa colourful and cozy hugs,
Rochelle
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It really is! I am extremely jealous, fear not!
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Such a heartwarming story and the fact that you and Jan are blessed to get a quilt made by Carla is the icing on the cake. Lots of cool photos. One of my friends’ wives is heavily into quilting and probably knows about Hamilton. I’ll ask her.
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Dear Lisa,
It seems quilters are a special breed. Obsessive and passionate. I know a few. Those of us who don’t quilt benerit for sure. thank you for your sweet comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you are very welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Unfinished objects. 🤣 Every type of artist knows those too well. That’s a great use of the lockdown downtime.
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Dear Nobbin,
I didn’t coint the term, but it’s a great one for artists in general. Carla certainly made stellar use of her lockdown time. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beautiful photos! Love them all! Great story too, xo
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Thank you, Carol Anne. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love that purple quilt! Almost makes me want to take up the craft.
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I love the quilt and I admire those who love to do it. Thank you for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So beautiful. I can imagine quilt makers getting gitty over fabrics. It’s no different to collecting things. Many of us are drawn to colour.
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Dear Tannille,
Quilters are amazing in their passion and obsession. I am one also drawn to color. It’s the artist’s heart. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You certainly have had a wonderful time, and in great company.
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I did indeed, James. Thank you for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That quilt is beautiful, she’s clearly very talented. Hearing off people finding lockdown passion projects used to make me cry at the time. Now, with a little more freedom and distance, I can appreciate their handiwork and the labour that went into it.
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Dear Jen,
We’ve all lived through some strange times, haven’t we? I did 42 paintings that year. Thank you re the quilt. Carla definitely found her calling I think.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The lockdown changed many people’s lives, and not often for the better. Thank goodness she emerged from it with a smile on her face!
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Dear Keith,
For me lockdown was a great painting time. I wonder if we learned anything. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a wonderful passion. All the colors and patterns on the fabric and all the quilting patterns to be had. Mys sister quilts like a fiend!
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Dear Lish,
Those who quilt seem to have a rare passion for it don’t they? I’m amazed at the varieties of prints on fabric. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I tried my hand at quilting several years ago and somehow I managed to accumulate quite a bit of “stash” material. I really need to find someone to give it to. My friends who got me into quilting all live over 600 miles away or I would just take it to their house. Alas, I need to find someone local who can appreciate what I have an send it on it’s way. One more thing out of my attic… sigh
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Dear Kimber,
That’s one project I never got into. For a while my sister in law did and made an adorable Elvis quilt for my youngest son. Best of luck cleaning out your attic. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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never heard of the place. sounds like an interesting place to visit. maybe someday. 🙂
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Dear Plaridel,
It’s in the Midwest. Very rural town. It was nearly dead until Jenny Doan and her quilting shops took over. Interesting place. Thank you for stopping by Purpleville. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Quilting how fabulous, I use to do a bit in my younger days, and a great prompt photo too (although II hope you don’t mind what I did to it 😯
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Dear Angela,
Didn’t mind what you did with the prompt…as long as you used it. 😉 thank you for participating. ❤
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle ❤️
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I feel like all those prints will create more UFO’s.
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Dear Clare,
For some they will mean more UFO’s and for others more quilts. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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These are fab! I have a friend who quilts, and she swears that it sustained her and saved her life (psychically, at least) in times of strife. Meditative, she says. I can see how, given that I have found quietude in knitting and embroidery and crocheting and sewing over the years. It’s delicious. 🙂 Great photo! I wanna go to that store now!
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Na’ama Y’kara,
I used to do a lot of embroidery. Knitting? Fuhgeddaboudit. For those who quilt I’m sure it’s relaxing and meditative. For me it would be aggravating and stress-making. I’ll take painting and swimming.
Thank you for stopping by. Nu? Can I get you a bagel. Maybe a shmear?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes to the bagel and the shmear! 🙂 Lox, too, if you have it. 🙂
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At this moment I lox in progress.
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These quilts ae so amazing. I admire people who create them, they are artists. I’d never have the patience.
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Dear Gabi,
I’m right there with you. Thank you for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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UFOs 🤣 I love it! I don’t think they’ll be unfinished for long!
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Dear Laurie,
For some UFO’s don’t exist. 😉 For me, if it meant quilting…yeah, there’d be plenty. Thanks for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love textile arts. I have never made a quilt but I enjoy admiring the creations of others. Hamilton looks like my kind of place with so much art. Is it far from you?
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Dear Dawn,
Hamilton is about an hour and twenty minutes away from where I live. (82.3 miles according to Mapquest). It’s a really nice daytrip and with the nieces it was great fun. 😀 Definitely an artists’ town. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beautiful! Makes me want to learn. What a lovely gift.
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Thank you, Brit. Best wishes if you decide to take up the art. Seems to be all-consuming. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This is fun, the quilt is lovely and happy belated Anniversary! Glad you got to go with friends. I went solo on the return home from Ohio to see my vintage Auntie. I had a blast, but it would have been nicer to have a friend(s) to share it with. I saw something that made me feel the urge to write… is it to late to add my little 100 word story? ❤
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Dear Lynda,
Thank you so much for your sweet comments. Quilters are certainly passionate about their craft, aren’t they?
I’m afraid it is too late to add a story for this prompt to the link. Sorry. You may add a story to this week’s link. https://rochellewisoff.com/2023/08/02
Shalom,
Rochelle
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