America and Other Things I Love on Off the Wall Friday

Fall, 2013
Cotton dyed by Artist, Rough Edge Applique, machine quilted 

 I know it's a bit old fashion, but I love this country.  I'm not sure if it's because I was brought up in a military household (both my dads were veterans) or that I can be a true political history geek (since my teens!), but I never take living in the US for granted.  Even with the current climate of division, I revel in our differences.  What most people don't realize (unless you're a political history geek) is this type of polarization within the country is nothing new and has happen many times throughout our short history.  It's all cylindrical and our country will come back together sooner or later.  (but I'm prayin' sooner rather than later because LORD it's drain')

Now lest you think I'm bringing politics on to this blog, oh Nay, Nay (John Pinett, may he RIP), not a toe dipped in that quagmire.  This post is about things I love...including this great country! What brought it up is  Williamsburg is celebrating it's 250th birthday this year, and they put out a call for quilt blocks.  Here are the details and you still have time to submit one since the deadline is November 30th. 

What is it about quilts that can unite diverse women from all walks of life?  So, no matter if you are on the Left, Right or a little bit of both and love this country like I do...make one!  

Of course, I have an idea for one... And no, I'm not going to subject you to another design post...three weeks in a row...lol.  But so far here is my design inspiration from a newspaper article I read.  I loved this image. 

It's funny how it took a bit of rug hooking strips and the rhythm of pulling loops to break the creative funk, I've been in the last couple of years.  Creative ideas are popping in my head all the time! 

Another thing I love....Fall Palettes...Maybe it's because I'm hooking Autumn Fruit or social media has once again exploded with all things pumpkin spice...but I love the color scheme of autumn. 

The Point of Point Rock, NY

My princess, early fall, up the road

I always think of Fall as God's way of getting us ready for the long dreary grey days of winter . (If you live on the banks of the Great Lakes, you know what you know) 

And finally, under this week's loves is the site Create Whimsy created by Lynn Woll.  There they share the collective stories of makers and their amazing works.  Along with those, you'll find "How To" articles that will help you cross-train on your creative journey.  But beware...this site can get a little addictive, so don't come yelling back at me when you go down the creative rabbit hole of Whimsy!  

I stole this from their site...but I love the sentiment....

With that, I'll get back to packing for my rug hooking retreat at Sauder Village.  By the time you're reading this, I'll be happily hooking my beloved wool strips.  

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