Monday, March 30, 2015

Life, Wedding, Rena and Lily Quilt

Recently Rena joined our Possum Town Quilters for a visit. I was so pleased to see her finished “Lily” quilt. She came to our house for a class last winter (here) to learn the technique. I like the way she changed it from a lily to tulips to make it personal and unique.
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We were invited out to Levis along with our neighbors, Nathan & Amanda for a fish fry. Amanda wanted to learn how to fry those good catfish.
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Levi times the frying time to 5 or 6 minutes depending on the size of the fillet.
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We attended the wedding of Josh and Dasie.
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Josh’s folks, Walter and Myra
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Josh’s cousins from PA.
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We don’t often see ice in Mississippi.
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And then it warmed up and Paul and I went for a walk.

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Saturday, March 28, 2015

Ralph / Vera Heatwole Reunion and Mother’s Oil Painting Exhibit

My brother, Oren Jr. and Paul help hang the oil paintings.

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David and Rachel brought their painting to share in the exhibit. Rachel said they took their painting along with them to Pureto Rico when they lived down there.

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Paul and I stayed with my brother Oren Jr. Cheryl made this beautiful quilt for the guest bed.

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This painting was gifted back to our family from Linda H. What a treasure!

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This is one of Mother’s earlier paintings.

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Aunt Vera Rose and Bonnie

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This is only a small part of all the china Mother has painted.

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Katina, Coleen, and Michael examine broken bits and pieces of Potter John Heatwole pottery.

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June, Marlene, and Aunt Vera Rose help prepare lunch.

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Mother and Aunt Doris found a good story to share.

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Sheldon acted as master of ceremonies.

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Dennis & Naomi

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Twins – and a few sets are missing.

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As we boarded the bus for our “Vera’s Journey” tour, I snapped a few photos of my cousins and families.


And now I can’t even remember some of my 1st cousin’s names. I’m not sure if this is Helen or Grace; but I do know she is U. James and A. Doris’ daughter.

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Loren & Renee and boys

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Danny & Benita. Does she look like me?

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Paul and Yours Truely

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Lonnie & Krista

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Heidi or Cheryl? U. Robert & A. Twila’s daughter and husband

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Royal & Jenn

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Sheldon & Anita

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Barton & Amiee

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My baby sister, Barbara

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Kathy was our guide and told us about the different places that are mentioned in the book.

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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Magnolia II

The theme for our Possum Town Quilter’s 2015 Ultimate Guild Challenge was to create a piece of fiber art with the Southern Magnolia Flower. My challenge was to present the white/cream flower in color. I fused applique pieces to a colorful background fabric and then used intense pencils for highlights and details.

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36" X 36" -- $810
Made from commercial cottons 

You can see more of my process HERE and on my first Magnolia.

Detail

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We are celebrating Mother’s 90th birthday this coming weekend in VA. Isn’t she a cute baby, charming youth, classy adult, and  beautiful woman?

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