Good morning after All Hallow's Eve, my good peoples of Middle Blogland. We had a funtastic evening sitting out on the driveway, meeting the neighbors and treating a steady stream of tricksters. The good time went on for hours and I'm glad I didn't have to get those kids off for school this morning!
I've begun stitching the State Flower Quilt. My plan is to do one a week but don't hold me to it, especially with the Holidays approaching and I am playing major catch-up with my Barbara Brackman Civil War blocks. But I will prevail!
First, let me express my gratitude to Vicki of Turkey Feathers for generously offering these blocks free for personal use. She has some other vintage patterns for sale and Turkey Feathers is just a fun place to visit.
I collected all the patterns from flickR and thought I did as Vicki said but I ended up making mine slightly larger size which is just fine with me. I transfered the pattern to a precut square of fabric rather than using one large piece as per instructions. I did make them them larger to be later cut to the right size.
This week to start it off I did ARIZONA...
Well, I'm off to make a dent in my pile of civil war blocks and continous blog reading. Blogger should come up with an app to have our posts on audio, just a thought!
I've begun stitching the State Flower Quilt. My plan is to do one a week but don't hold me to it, especially with the Holidays approaching and I am playing major catch-up with my Barbara Brackman Civil War blocks. But I will prevail!
First, let me express my gratitude to Vicki of Turkey Feathers for generously offering these blocks free for personal use. She has some other vintage patterns for sale and Turkey Feathers is just a fun place to visit.
I collected all the patterns from flickR and thought I did as Vicki said but I ended up making mine slightly larger size which is just fine with me. I transfered the pattern to a precut square of fabric rather than using one large piece as per instructions. I did make them them larger to be later cut to the right size.
This week to start it off I did ARIZONA...
Arizona became a state in 1912 and is the 48th state of the Union.
The capital city is Phoenix.
It is primarily known for being a desert climate with extremely hot summers and mild winters, but I have come to realize Arizona has higher elevations which make it suitable for snow and colder weather. You could go from swimming in the Phoenix valley on Christmas Day to snow-skiing a few hours later up in the mountains.
The state flower is the Saguaro Cactus Blossom.
Well, I'm off to make a dent in my pile of civil war blocks and continous blog reading. Blogger should come up with an app to have our posts on audio, just a thought!
Have a Blessed Day,
Susan
3 sweet reflections:
Your Arizona block is pretty.
How nice to meet and visit with your neighbors on the drive. That sounds like fun. I spent a lot of time on ours when the girls were younger.
Too cold up north to sit out and greet the trick-or-treaters on the driveway.
Love the vintage look of the stitchery
That's a good goal, Susan. I've made three different blocks, though I've used them for pillows instead of the quilt. I have a little light box project that I want to get going first. Some fine day. Love how this Arizona block turned out. I want to make one for my son who was born there...one for my daughter-in-law, too, who was also born "away." I thought that they'd be cute for their bed.
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