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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 […]

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February 14th, 2008

Creating Family Memories on Valentine’s Day

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  I’ve been checking out some of the Lifestyles Channel blogs participating in the Celebrating Valentine’s Day Round-up and discovered one that brought back memories.  MaryE at Baking Delights describes the Valentine’s Day cake she helped her mother decorate at age three.
This brought back Valentine’s Day memories and family traditions. My mom always baked a special […]

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December 28th, 2007

Recording Your Quilting & Family Legacy

   Quilters continue to respond to my posts about quilting, family times, and tea time rituals that bring back memories.  They also share stories of memories-in-progress as they gather with children for cooking, crafts, sewing and quilting, as I did with my grandmother and aunt.  We also created memories in my own home which span the […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

December 26th, 2007

Memories of Quilting and Tea With Grandma

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  When I reminisce about quilting with my grandmother at eight-years old, readers often write and share me their memories, too.  If you’re teaching your own children to sew, you’re creating memories and a family heritage for them.
My tea time post, Tea Breaks for Quilters, has brought back memories for other quilters and women who […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments