June Blogger's Block of the Month

This month's Blogger 's Block of the Month is presented by Billy Button Designs.

 

 

 

This is a very cute block.  It would be a great one to use some of your fabric that just calls for fussy cutting.  Visit Erin's blog by and check out her tutorial.

 

Also be sure to visit The Peach Patch for a great giveaway.

 

Have a great week.

 

Sandra

My Mom's Morning Glories

The morning glories that originated at my Mom's house, but passed on to me by my Aunt, have started blooming early this year.  This is the earliest that they have bloomed.  I think it is because they have finally grown out far enough from under the oak trees to get more sunshine.

They make me smile and bring back happy memories of my Mom and all of her plants.  She has been gone almost 20 years, but seeing these blooms take me back -- it seems just like yesterday that she was here, spreading joy all around.

Have a wonderful week and don't forget to tell those around you that you love them.

Sandra

New Kitties on the Block

 This is the newest Kitty Mom on the street.  She doesn't belong to any one person, but she shows up at my door crying for food every day.  I knew she was having kittens, but never did see where they were hiding.  Last week they, too, showed up at my door.  There were three little kitties on Wednesday, but my Friday one had disappeared. 

Kitty 1 - strange coloration - black head, grey body.

Kitten 2 and 3 (One of these is no longer around)




Kitty Mom will be visiting the vet as soon as the kittens are completely weaned -- that is, if I can catch her.
Sandra

Spring Mini Quilt Swap

I participated in the Quilting Gallery's Spring Mini Quilt Swap.  My secret swap partner turned out to be Elaine from Colorado.  The beautiful quilt arrived in my mail box Friday. 

She did a great job.  Lots of handwork and paper piecing.  Thanks Elaine. I just love it. 

My quilt went to Angela in Tasmania.  I got an email from her tonight saying that she had received it and that she loved it also.   This is what I sent to her.  The pattern is by Yoland Fundora of Urban Amish.  This block was in the latest Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks magazine.

Happy Quilting,

Sandra

Let Us Remember....

A little history ...

Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.   Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the Civil War to commemorate the Confederate and Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service^.

Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries, such as the one near me, The Biloxi National Cemetery.

These scenes were very touching.  Let us always remembering all the blood that has been shed to keep this nation free.

 

May these soldiers rest in peace.

 

Sandra

 

Just Needles May Meeting

About ten of the Just Needles Guild of Pascagoula meet at the Tiki Restaurant for dinner and exchange of pot holders made by members. There were some awesome handcrafted pot holders.
The food was delicious, especially the Lemon Cloud Pie.  Once we tasted it we forgot to get a picture.

This was the last meeting prior to summer.  We will not meet again until September but we will all be busy making pillowcases for the local shelter.  The pillowcases and fleece blankets made earlier will be delivered in the fall.

Have a great week.

Sandra
 

River City Quilters Quilt Show

The River City Quilters of Moss Point MS put on a quilt show every year on the first Saturday of May.  The twelve members of this group are very prolific quilters.  This year these twelve members submitted 69 quilts for the show.  Everyone of the quilts was made between May of last year and this year's show.

The show is always outside the library, weather permitting.  It was heartwarming to see all of those quilts blowing in the wind. 

The pictures below capture some of the quilts in this year's show.


Marietta leads this group and teaches many of the patterns.

This was my favorite.  I love the symbolism of the heart with the patriotic fabric.

 

It was a lovely day for a quilt show.

 

Sandra