And these are the days of our lives. . . . . .

"I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie. 

I believe it is better to be free than to be a slave. 

And I believe it is better to know than to be ignorant."

                                                                                     -- H.L. Mencken 

SUPER INTERESTING BROWSING AT THE HART-COTTAGE QUILTS SITE....

19th century African American quilts 

 in US museum collections 

Community Quilt Guild Friends

UGRR quilt 

Progressing along... so well that I thinks I can start a countdown...

All smiles.....

Rachael Greco -- September 2001

This great lady-friend talked about how ............historically, women have used quilting to cope with tragic loss.

The key way women throughout the ages have responded to catastrophe and times of high stress is to take to the needle.  Whether engaged in the simple rocking motion of hand quilting, or caught up in the calming whir of the sewing machine... our ancestors understood that sewing activities calmed their nerves and soothed the soul.  

Women in America... when confronted with severe tragedy, have consistently taken up sewing and quilting projects as a way to cope and create significance.

We have the unique opportunity to put those around us in touch with their American quilting and sewing roots.  We can carry forward our nation's unrivialed quilting heritage by helping others discover sewing and quilting as a means to cope;  and we can also inspire them to create that significance for themselves, their family and loved ones.


As has been so aptly said before, "When life falls to pieces, make a quilt!)

One Flower Wednesday ~ August 31st 2011

These are the cute---est.... two little flowers

from my swap partner in Cynthia....   THANKS.. girlfriend!

and here is 

A Hexagon table-centerpiece I crafted

for MOKA Quilt Study Group Meeting in Oklahoma City, OK next month....

Why Do I Quilt.....

"If you want a golden rule that will fit everything.... this is it:   Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful."   by William Morris, 1834-1896

Borrowed Quote of the Day & Photo... !!!

I cannot count my day complete.... 

'til needle, thread and fabric meet.....   

Author Unknown

ATAC Tour of President's House - July 2011

Click this link .... wonderful slide show !!!


ATAC Tour of President's House ~ July 2011

From: Michelle Flamer
To: presidentshousequilts
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 6:55 PM
Subject: [presidentshousequilts] FW: Invitation to view "ATAC's Tour of Presidents House:Their Untold Stories In Quilts" photographs

Hi Everyone: I hope I can send this link this way so you can all see the grand time we had last week when Avenging The Ancestors Coalition (ATAC) visited our quilts.  Laura Elam, ATAC's photographer took all of these.  Asake Jones, Susan Levering, Belinda Fields, Sally Poulshock and myself talked about our quilts.  The response to our quilts was amazing and heartfelt.  We toured all three venues although Laura only photographed at NCC.  Enjoy!-Michelle

Books on Sale....

One Flower Wednesday ~ Hello Friends... !!!

 Always nice to have something to look forward to doing... during my non-challenging work day....

Of Course.... I'm also sitting in the evening.... making the larger Star Hexagon

 And the Star needs to be surrounded by 18 white hexagons....

 TaDaa.... on my design wall....

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT....

I wish I had-a

made this quilt.....

Shall I call it.... the ultimate TRIP AROUND THE WORLD.... !!!!

Here is one more version is you can stand the beauty!!!

Here's is my Once a Year Gift to Myself.....

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