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| Many years ago with one of my darling babies. |
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| Fourth of July fireworks stand in town. |
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| Hand Piecing into sections and arranging. |
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| A different angle. Happy July and almost the Fourth already! Quilt news from along side the river where temperatures are in the 90's this week. There are firework stands open around town and I heard some experimenting with fireworks going on last night. I think sparklers were my favorite when I was a kid. What was your favorite? And I am grateful and thankful for all those who through the years have held our nation dear enough to serve and give their lives for our freedom and safety. And for those simple folk in my family who immigrated to this nation in hope of a better life. Who farmed and while not ever being rich, they had food and clothes and safety and self respect. My God we have so much to be thankful for! More hand piecing has been accomplished. It's not the fastest process but after a while when your hand eye co-ordination improves you pick up speed. And I have found a YouTube video showing the hand piecing technique of Mieko of Mieko Happytime. She does amazing work. Her blocks and fabrics are beautiful. That my friends is the quilt news from along side the American River. Is freedom really the ability to do anything you want whenever you want? I overheard a veteran say after he had been complimented for serving our country and protecting our freedoms, 'You know, real freedom is a state of mind.' God bless him and all those brave veterans who have served and gave their lives for our country. |