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Quilting and Patchwork

August 13th, 2008

Tea Time at Quilting and Patchwork

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Tea time was a sign of hospitality in my family.  My grandmother, with whom I did my first quilting, always had a cup of tea at 3 PM in the afternooon.  Whenever I visited my mom, we’d enjoy tea and catch up on family affairs before we took care of any business.
Later when Mother, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

August 4th, 2008

Winner in the Quilting & Patchwork Bloggy Giveaways Carnival

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We have a winner in the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival here at Quilting and Patchwork.
Lindsie M’s name was selected by Random.org for a copy of the novel, Sarah’s Patchwork by Stephanie Grace Whitson.  Congratulations, Lindsie!
I want to thank everyone who entered and for sharing your experiences as a quilter, your heirloom quilts, and what you’d like to make […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

January 26th, 2008

Tea and Me and Quilting, too

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  I was browsing around the blogs at the b5media Lifestyles Channel.  Of course, I had to stop at Marye Audet’s Kettle & Cup, since I enjoy sitting down with a cup of tea, as well as trying different types of this brew.  Occasionally I’ll have a cup of coffee, too.
In a current blog, Marye […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 6 comments

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

December 25th, 2007

Tea Breaks for Quilters

  Quilters often enjoy tea breaks or a cup of tea while they’re working.  I like to try different types of tea and remember how my grandmother, who taught me to make quilts when I was eight-years old, enjoyed her tea break every afternoon.
Nanny would have her cup of tea while my aunts often sipped their […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 6 comments