Visiting Military through the Ages at Jamestown Settlement
Greeted by this M*A*S*H styled signage, we journeyed to many of the units the marker directed us to, except we ran out of time to see everything.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: World War II
WWII Potomac Flight Soaring over our Bristow House
Dubbed Potomac Flight, twelve WWII planes flew from the Culpeper Air Fest to Washington DC to honor disabled American veterans.
A Quilt that tells the story behind the Pentagon’s Shape
Assuming the Pentagon’s shape reflected the five services: army, navy, marine, air force and coast guard, I learned it was more complicated than that.
Visiting Walton’s Mountain…Home of Earl Hamner
While following the Rockfish River through the woods and further up the mountain, I easily imagined that we were actually driving John Walton’s 1923 Ford Truck.
Backyard WWII and Cold War Spies: Vint Hill Farm Station
Driving into the area, we parked at the Covert Cafe (intriguing name) and found ourselves surrounded by an old spy network dating back to WWII!
Beyond the Weeping Willows at Arlington National Cemetery
Looking for his grave, I first met my mom’s cousin in the family photo album, over which I enjoyed turning the pages of sepia tones with 1940s and 1950s styles.
WWII Slip in eyelet, lace, and satin ribbon: Sewing Journal
Wanting to replicate a vintage slip for historic and contemporary wear, I found a free pattern download with feminine charm.
Smuggler of Bibles behind the Iron Curtain: Brother Andrew
Now to hold the Bible in their hands, those repressed by communisim cried tears of joy…and stood at every public reading taught me much in my own life.
Hollywood Cantina, Spying in a French Museum: WWII
Presenting my son who portrayed a West Point grad, I portrayed Rose Valland helping the Monuments Men, and my daughter portrayed one of the Andrews sisters!
Our World War II Dresses and a Flowered Hat: Sewing Journal
Even though Hollywood movies made during the war might seem to break all the rules, they were allowed to reuse old costumes and fabric.
