August 13, 1933 Block #3 - The Narcissus (text) The narcissus, No.3, of the modernistic flower quilt, reputedly is named after the legendary Narcissus, who fell in love with his reflection in a pol - and if he was as handsome as the flower it was no great wonder. The two flowers are yellow and… Continue reading The Oregonian Modernistic Quilt – Block #3
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Grandmother’s Flower Garden Quilt
Nancy Page was the pseudonym used by Florence La Genke Harris on her daily household columns in some newspapers starting in 1927. She was one of several different serialized quilt block designers. I personally really like how hers were presented in a "quilt club" format, as if we were all invited to a social event… Continue reading Grandmother’s Flower Garden Quilt
The Oregonian Modernistic Quilt – Block #2
August 20, 1933 Block #2 - The Water Lily (text) Blck No. 2 of the modernistic flower quilt presents the water lily - the lotus of the east and a flower of legend in every land. In any of its natural colors this blossom is less vivid than most which will appear on the completed… Continue reading The Oregonian Modernistic Quilt – Block #2
Workbasket – Baby Shower
Most of my "extra" time was devoted to preparations for a baby shower. One of the projects that I worked on was two soft books for Baby#3. At the beginning of June, I was at Grandma's Attic Quilting Emporium, picking up my Block of the Month block. While I was there I grabbed a panel… Continue reading Workbasket – Baby Shower
Monthly Mending ~ June 2021
This is one of those twist hair towels. I had found the button on the bathroom floor. Not knowing what it was for, I picked it up and placed it on the countertop. The next time I attempted to use the towel, it became obvious what the button was for. An easy fix. Boo-Hiss. Earlier… Continue reading Monthly Mending ~ June 2021
