Today is Veterans Day in the U.S.  Do our children know what it really means, in addition to a day off from school, parades and flags? 
Do they realize that without the veterans’ service for our country, from the Revolutionary War forward, we might not be enjoying the freedoms we have today?
Have you researched the veterans in your family heritage and shared this with your children?  Some of us have ancestors who served in the Revolutionary War and other wars to the present.
So…many thanks to all those, including my husband, who have served and are serving so that we might have our freedom and …read more

Patriotic Quilts
Veterans Day celebrations bring to mind parades, flags flying, patriotic songs, and recognition of those who have and are serving in the military to protect our country.  I think of my Uncle Al, whose flag we fly from our deck for patriotic celebrations.
(This was the flag draped over his casket at his funeral many years after his service for his country during World War II, service of which he was very proud.)
Have you made patriotic quilts, pillows, and other fabric art items in recognition of patriotic holidays?  There also are many quilt patterns with patriotic names in …read more