Walking Through the Time Warp of Your Quilting World
August 8, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
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As I read Liz Strauss’ blog entry, Stopping Time, over at Successful Blog, I thought about quilters and their quilting heritage. In a way, as we look at old quilts we possess or those in a museum, it seems time has stopped for a moment.
Then I realized, it’s more like walking through the time warp of the quilting world and going back to previous generations of quilters. Sometimes we know their stories; other times we have no idea who made a particular quilt or piece of needlework.
However, as we learn about old fabrics and quilting styles, we glean a feel …read more
Happy Father’s Day to All the Dads in the Quilting World
June 15, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Whether you’re a quilting dad, a supportive dad, anyone’s dad in the quilting world and elsewhere…I wish you a Happy Father’s Day!
This is a time to celebrate dads and remember our dad. Even though my dad is no longer living, this day brings memories of him. It’s a time for memories, for getting together, for making phone calls and sending cards, and even for forgiveness.
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(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen




