What's going on in the Junction?

Welcome to the Junction, Calico Junction!

I thought I would share what is happening with my web site and life LOL. It's been AGES since I have written a blog so bear with me as I get my thoughts together.

There is an about me page on the website but I wanted to write about the things that I am working on and creating too. The information I have listed on the ABOUT page tells you how all this started, now I am going to share the why it started with you.

I am a reader and a writer in addition to everything else I am working on in my life. This web site is constantly under construction. I have an Etsy store as well and right now I am trying to bring everything here. It's going to take time to do it and I have made good progress in two days time.

The pot holders page was updated today and the finish touches for the quilting services page were also added. Many years ago I bought a used APQS (American Professional Quilting System) machine and the rest, as they say, is history. I started a small business offering quilting and binding services to clients in my local area. I live in a section of Florida that thrives on tourists so my business did very well for a long time. I was very blessed. Then life happens and people move on from quilting, pass away or move away. I did have a few customers but not many.

I then realized I would need to find a "REAL" job so that I could retire one day!

So, with that thought I went to college, at age 47, and decided I would become a teacher! I love being a teacher and I am creeping towards retirement. As I head that way, I re-entered the craft show routine and amped up my online presence. I love being on social media and growing my customer base.

And here we are!

If you follow me on Tik Tok (@thecraftyquilter) or IG (calicojunctioninc) or Facebook (Marie Summa Eastwood) you will see that I make lots of stuff! HAHAHA

Now you know why this web site is under construction. I am slowly organizing pages and adding new items for my customers.

My plan is to make the site grow and hopefully add some tutorials for you to learn how to quilt.

Stick around and if you would like to see something added to the page or for me to talk about here just let me know!

Have a wonderful night! (It's 9pm here so time to get off the computer and do some crocheting!)