Yesterday was our monthly PTQ’s meeting. Barbara Walker showed 2 dolls and doll blankets she made as gifts for grandchildren.

She also brought an antique butterfly quilt to get some suggestions for washing and repairing it.

Sharon Hedrick won an assortment of autumn blocks.

And I won the autumn maple leaf blocks!

I’ve finally finished a quilt for our grandson Ashton. It’s called “Ragamuffin” and I got the pattern from Quiltmaker Magazine.

We had a fun day today at our Magnolia Annual Guest Day Sewing. These ladies are quilting a “signature” quilt to be given to a family moving away.

This “nine-patch” was pieced by one of our faithful deceased members.

Tying comforts. This one is a white “bow tie.”

These ladies are putting together cheer bundles for Cherry Creek Mission in North Dakota.

And while we enjoy the sewing part, the children enjoyed playing together. There were over 25 children there.

I helped on the “string” quilt.

I was so pleased to have these 2 young girls to help make blocks.

We made a total of 24 for the day.

Hello, how do you do?

It’s nice to meet you.

Joel and Sheila just rode in peddling away.

They thought Paul & I needed to give it a whirl.

Away we go.

Sheila raises the seat back up for their ride home.

Away they go!

I am so thankful for the suggestions that came in for naming my quilt.
African Sunrise
Sunrise Safari or Sunset Safari
Blue Berry Muffin (Paul’s suggestion)
Midas Touch
Something with “jewel” or “gem” in it.
Something with “desert” or “cactus” in it. Thorns or spikes.

So with all this info, I went to the KJV of the Bible and looked up the word “desert” and decided on
“The Desert Shall Rejoice” –Is. 35:1

Remember this picture when you all were so curious to know the outcome?

Check out this blog: Canton Village Quilt Works for a free fabric give away.

We had a fun day at our school auction. The children enjoyed this play set that was for sale.

These are a few of the items that were for sale.

Otis & Anna Mae conferring about something.

Melanie Beth discovering her tongue.

$1. $1. Only one. And who will make it $2?

All candy, half price.

Sharing the prized candy.

Brother & Sister enjoying a chat.

Stacy Brian taken good care of by his Great grandpa Graber.

I gave our balcony a new look this evening.

You see, my sister Polly forgot and left her heirloom Farmer’s Delight quilt that Grandmother Vera made. I thought I just had to use it while I had the chance. Click on over to Polly’s site to see what a good time we had while they were here.

The red and white Farmer’s Delight I made and call “Family Circle.” I was inspired to make this quilt to be exhibited along with other Farmer’s Delight quilts at the Virginia Quilt Museum. My grandmother, Vera Heatwole, has made 15 bed quilts using this pattern. This inspired 2 of my sisters and a niece to each make their own Farmer’s Delight quilts. Then the exhibit was planned and I didn’t want to be left out!!!

I purchased the dark black, mauve, and purple quilt at a recent auction. It was made in the 1970′s.

Welcome to our 3rd grandchild, a boy, Stacy Brian. He was born last evening and weighed 8lb. 2oz. Kirby was so pleased to meet him this morning.