Military History Bedroom for a Teen: House Remodel
Over the bed are gorgeous reproduction maps of Virginia in 1781 when Lafayette chased Cornwallis, resulting in the French-American Alliance victory in Yorktown.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: quilts
Picnic at First Battle of Manassas, Napoleon, and Taps
Ccertain that this battle would result in a quick Union victory, we left Washington DC this lovely morning to Manassas to watch the battle during our picnic.
Fifties Fun, Amish Country Train Ride, Biking Valley Forge
Suggesting we enjoy dessert indoors to experience that vibe, we ordered 50s style ice cream sodas…and saw all the wait staff in costume.
Patrick Henry’s Home 1771-1778: Scotchtown
Patrick Henry, who says he’s from the backwoods, has a simpler plantation home than the grandness of Mount Vernon, Monticello, or Montpelier.
Painting a Flower Garden Mural in my Daughter’s Bedroom
I turned my daughter’s room into a flower garden by painting murals, quilting, and sewing curtains as well as a bedskirt overlayed with flowers in netting.
Double Irish Chain in the Garden Quilt for my Daughter
Now that we bought a house, I painted a garden mural in my daughter’s bedroom.
Then we chose floral fabrics for a quilt to coordinate.
Choo Choo Colorado Appliqued Quilt for my Son’s Birthday
After painting the walls of my sons room to look like the Colorado Rockies, I knew he’d like a quilt to match.…
Patriotic Rail Fence Quilt with Prairie Point Edging
Due to its simplicity I decided to again use the Rail Fence block. Since the block is so versatile, I simply changed up the style and fabric choices.
My First Quilt as Inspired by my Homemaking Teacher
Sharing my high school quilt class story, which helped me sewed my first for my daughter. Using florals and lace I sewed the Rail Fence blog on the diagonal.
