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Quilting and Patchwork

July 4th, 2008

Happy Fourth of July from Quilting & Patchwork

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 In the United States, we’re celebrating Fourth of July, or Independence Day. There are parades, fireworks, community activities, and for many a weekend off from work.  You may be involved in a craft or quilting show since come towns often feature such events.
When I was growing up, we couldn’t take a day off from the […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

June 7th, 2008

Tying Your Quilting to Unique Celebrations

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 Do you tie your quilts and fabric art in with holidays and unique celebrations?  This can give you many ideas for interesting designs.
For instance, I learned that today, June 7, is Daniel Boone Day when I stopped by Sandy Mitchell’s All Holiday Cafe.  What could you create using this celebration as a springboard for designs?
Pioneers, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

May 24th, 2008

Memories of Memorial Day and the Trails End Quilters

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 Memorial Day in my childhood meant traveling to Trails End Farm, where my mom grew up and her parents, sister, brother and his wife lived.  Sometimes the day was celebrated with many relatives gathering there. Or we might visit, about ten miles away, the “Barrytown Coons,” my grandfather’s cousins who lived in the village of Barrytown, NY, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments

May 11th, 2008

Mother’s Day on the Lifestyles Channel

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 Because I was visiting a family member in the hospital today (her continuing recovery has been a wonderful Mother’s Day gift for me), I didn’t have a chance to write a creative article.  However, there are many Mother’s Day posts on the b5 media Lifestyles Channel I’m sure you’ll enjoy.
92 Years of Mother’s Day History […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments