Tuesday Archives #119: Flags

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These flags were created by Karen who blogs at MooseBayMuses.

In the United States, today is Flag Day. An official observance in honor of the star-spangled banner that represent our country. A hundred years ago, then-president Woodrow Wilson established June 14 as a chance to "rededicate ourselves to the nation". He wanted Americans to use Flag Day to reflect on our founding father's first vows of independence and to use this day as a reminder to stand with united hearts. Considering the occurrence of one the most recent terrorist attacks on our country this week, what a perfect time for us all as individuals to take a moment to reflect in prayer and gratitude.

This week's theme is: FLAGS

Flags of all kinds!

 I feel in love with Marcy's scrappy Flag quilt made with her swap group last Fall.

Marcy blogs at Made by Me in Red. Click here to read more about her swap and this patriotic quilt.

 I was also inspired how this Aussie flag, found at Jo's ButterZ's blog, highlights the back of a quilt!

So much inspiration among all of us, evident in the great highlights this week. But, also thanks to all of you for stopping by and rejuvenating your old posts here with us each week. I appreciate you!

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How do you read your books?

One of the luxuries I enjoy about summer is reading...especially since our evenings are light until ten pm and I can afford to stay up late reading since I'm on break. I just finished reading Defending Jacob and have started The Quilter's Legacy (of the Elm Creek Quilt novel series by Jennifer Chiaverini)  I also visited our local library today and checked out: Three Women on the Water's Edge  to read next. Which found me wondering as I walked home from the library...

...how do you read your books? 

I mean, do have a kindle? Buy new? Buy used? Trade? Check out from your local library? 

As you come to know me, you'll learn I'm a very practical person. Thus, the only series I collect are the Elm Street Quilt Novels...as my mom gifts them to me. Other than that, I love the feel of an old fashion book in my hand when I read and usually borrow, trade or check out books.  I love the dusty ol' smell the one I picked up from the library has. It's one of those smells that reminds me of being young...my fingers searching though the old card catalog hoping to find a great adventure to bring home to read! Funny to think I now use one of those card catalogs for ribbon storage! See:

Please do comment and share how you read your books and why...curious minds want to know...and who knows, maybe this old dog will learn some new tricks in the world of reading??

PS: Two bloggy friends who help me find good reads: Tanya and Diane. THANKS!!

Tomorrow's theme is FLAGS

Summer Sewing QAL

I found the summer stitching project I needed! 

(Not like I need anoottthhheer project, but this one was hard to resist!)

When Paulette, who blogs at Sweet P Quilting posted this new BOM by Pamela Morgan for Moda Bake Shop, I knew immediately THIS was the exact project I've been looking for to fill my summer stitching needs. I spent the morning printing and ordering needed materials.

I "unearthered" my ol' stitch book and box of DMC Embroidery threads...

...and actually found myself a little reminiscent of the days when I was young.  I'd treat  myself to crafty things using my babysitting money. I'd tag along with my mom to the local Sprouse-Reitz Store. (remember those!)  and buy embroidery threads in every color along with this pattern below. (remember when patterns cost 49 cents??) I spent that middle school summer stitching this shirt for myself and was pretty proud to wear it to school in the Fall.

Click here to read all about this new BOM and 

let me know if ya plan on joining...we can stitch along together. 

Our next theme is: FLAGS

I-spy a cutie pie!

My grand-guy loved playing with my pile of uncut I-Spy fabrics.

He used them as a cape.

He used them to cover his cars and animals for "night night".

He used them to fill up his wagon and rolled them around the house. 

He of course loved these big cookies I got from Lara saying: "Meme look! Yummy!!!"

He's back home now and without the pitter patter of little feet following me around, 

I feel my studio calling me! I think I'll start by getting these all cut and my own piles of twenty done.

Hope your weekend is off to a great start as well.

PS: I found the two "cape" materials tucked away in his suitcase to take home!! LOL!

I grabbed them back when he wasn't looking and will use them to make for him something fun.

Any suggestions??

Next week's theme is: FLAGS

Tuesday Archives #118: Faces

Hello! Hello! and Happy Tuesday Archives! 

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Like many of you, before I jumped into the world of bloggers some three summers ago, 

I was an avid blog reader. I was always inspired by the blog SewTakeAHike. And though she doesn't blog often anymore, I passed by this post last Fall and was inspired
by this FACE technique created by Melissa Averinos. 

This is an example of Melissa's work! (Amazing huh!)

Anyhooo....thanks for your patience with my late linky posting this week.  I started Grammy Summer Camp with our little grand guy this past Sunday and life has been non-stop since. Whew! Can't remember the last time I had to make a little person breakfast! LOL!! Need-less-to-say, 

I replaced my morning tea with a strong cup of coffee!