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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER
JULY / AUGUST 2009 (National Geographic)
**SPECIAL ISSUE: GREAT LONG WEEKENDS (PAGE 50) **
Maybe you don't have the funds for the traditional weeklong getaway this
summer. Maybe you don't have the time. Maybe it's both .... That's okay,
Traveler has the antidote -- the best long-weekend getaways across the United
States. Broken down by Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West,
these 46 weekend jaunts are a result of Traveler's 25 years of knowing where
to go and how to do it right, with careful attention to time and budget.
Here's a sample:
**NORTHEAST**
**Massachusetts -- The Forgotten Coast: No-Frills Cape Ann **
"If Cape Ann, a cluster of four small coastal towns on the northern shore of
Massachusetts, begrudges the spotlight that shines on nearby Cape Cod, you'd
never know it," says writer Ken Haedrich. Though the spotlight shined briefly
on the old fishing town of Gloucester, the setting for the book "A Perfect
Storm," its core offerings -- fishing trips, whale-watching excursions and
fresh-seafood restaurants like convivial Captain Carlo's -- haven't changed.
Tonier Rockport, to the north, dishes up arts and crafts galleries, antiques
shops and classic seascapes.
**Pennsylvania -- Peaceful Land of the Plain People**
Going local around Lancaster and Lebanon means ...
How to make an American quilt.
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Patriotic Patch Quilted Placemats (set of 2) in Rustic Americana Pattern $11.95 Our popular Patriotic Patch pattern is now found in the kitchen! Celebrate patriotic Americana living in rustic tones of navy, taupe, deep country red and burgundy. Available in bedding, window treatments, kitchen coordinates, quilted handbags, and holiday items.... |
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American Wonderland Tablecloth $23.87 Take a virtual trip across the country, and "dine" at all the top vacation destinations! Vintage look tablecloth with colorful Americana design on fresh white 100% cotton reminds us of the ones we used at our picnics and family get-togethers of yesteryear.... |
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New Set 4 Fat French Chef Quilted Place Mats Placemats $18.99 Set of 4 quilted placemats with fat French chef design. Safe to wash in the washing machine. 100% Cotton. Approximate Dimensions: Length: 19", Width:13" each.... |
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American Patchwork $12.01 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.... |
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Joseph: a Nashville Tribute to the Prophet $8.20 21 Tracks (many of which are narration, preceding the performances). Produced by Jason Deere and Dan Truman.... |
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An Early American Quilt $10.48 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.... |
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How to Make an American Quilt [VHS] $3.45 Based on the bestseller by Whitney Otto, this film seemed to miss all the poetry and the ephemeral charms of the wispy novel by trying to make a concrete movie out of it. Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse (who made a similar hash out of A Thousand Acres), the film centers on Winona Ryder, who is debating her impending marriage and decides to make up her mind while spending the summer with her grandmo... |
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Sew Easy, Sew Beautiful! A Learn-to-Sew Video ... |
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Art Quilts : Playing with a Full Deck - A Project for Quilting VHS... |
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Patriotic Night Light - Patriotic Quilt $14.99 This is a very nice patriotic and country style night light with an image by talented artist Anne Tavoletti. This image truly does light up beautifully when lit and is perfect for any room in the house. This light makes a very unique gift and perfect as a stocking stuffer, office gift, or grab bag gift. Photographic image is printed in the USA using high quality inks and is very colorful. **PLEASE... |
