On Saturday October 19, 2024, we honored three men with Quilts of Valor at our local Oktoberfest event. It was a perfect morning to bless them with their quilts. Jim was the first to receive his, and he read a poem that he had written honoring four of his uncles who also served our country.… Continue reading Quilt of Valor awarded
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Red anvil blocks
The red anvil blocks are finished, and after several attempts, I decided on a layout. I’ve stacked and pinned the blocks for webbing, and this should be the quilt design when it’s pieced together. The blocks are 8 inches square and my layout is 8 blocks wide by 10 blocks long, which should make for… Continue reading Red anvil blocks
Hello July, goodbye July
And I looked up and the month was nearly gone – already. The time is flying by this summer (well, really, this year!). I decided a few weeks ago to make a quilt of valor for a gentleman at our church who has become near and dear to me. He and his wife are such… Continue reading Hello July, goodbye July