I was able to spend a few quiet moments at the National War Memorial today, my second to last day in Ottawa and the day of Corporal Cirillo’s funeral in Hamilton. It was a very moving experience. I am posting from my iPad. I hope the photos will publish. Rest in Peace, Corporal Cirillo.
Category: Memories
Quilt Blogging Fun
I just wanted to share this fun idea from Val at Val’s Quilting Studio with you! Every Tuesday, Val is hosting a Linky Party where you can link up an older quilting post. What a great idea! But wait! It gets better…not just any old post will do….each Tuesday she’ll post two quilting/sewing themes. Search… Continue reading Quilt Blogging Fun
Vintage Dresden Plate Quilt
This Dresden Plate quilt was given to us by Kelly’s grandmother, Louise Collins when we were newly married, many years ago. Louise was born in 1895. If she were still living, she would be 119 years old! It was given to Louise by her good friend Cathy Dunbar of Vancouver, BC. I am relying on… Continue reading Vintage Dresden Plate Quilt
quilts for four seasons
Today is Yukon Day at the Canadian Quilter’s Connect Blogathon which is hosted by Sew Sisters. Thank you Dee (our Yukon host) for inviting me to participate! For my entry in the blogathon, I thought I’d give you a little seasonal quilt tour! winter spring summer fall winter spring summer fall …around and around it… Continue reading quilts for four seasons
Sunrise on the North Klondike Highway
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Bellydance/Heavy Metal Fusion: Andrameda’s sword dance
Last week Andra gave permission to upload her sword dance, and I am so happy to present it to you today! I am a very proud dance mama, and it thrills me to pieces to see how far my former students have gone. Presenting Andrameda performing Beyond the Edge: a bellydance/heavy metal fusion sword dance.… Continue reading Bellydance/Heavy Metal Fusion: Andrameda’s sword dance