August 13th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
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, […]
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August 4th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
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
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
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
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
QuiltingandPatchwork.com
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
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
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