Monday, August 27, 2012

Blog Anniversary and a Give Away

My blog,
Timeless Reflections,
has been my opportunity
to create an online diary.

Nothing earth shattering
or world changing.
Just a glimpse into me
my family,
my passion about quilt making
and life around me.

Writing is not my career,
and, yes,
the only C I ever received 
was in
Freshman Creative Writing at
Western Michigan University.

I appreciate all of you
for taking the time to 
follow along,
and leave a comment or two.

As a thank you,
it's time for a give away!
I have 3 origianal
booklets printed by McKim Studios, I think,  in 1931.
 I'd like to share these with one lucky follower.

These are a treasure with patterns, history
and the cutting edge of quiltmaking.

"The friend who sent us this lovely design to copy
also sent a helpful suggestion as to patterns:
She suggests using blotting paper
instead of cardboard for the cutting units,
as they stay placed so firmly on the cloth.
A wax crayon is excellent with which to trace
around these."
We've come a long way since then.
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So leave a comment.
I'll draw the lucky winner next Saturday,
Sept. 1.

Thanks as always.

Just a side bar:
Notice how my hair style really hasn't changed 
since 1956!


 Until Next Time-
 

11 comments:

  1. Same hairstyle, same lovely, youthful face!

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  2. happy anniverary! Why change hair when it's perfect for you?

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  3. Love reading your blog! Miss seeing you at the Fig Leaf.
    Pam

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    1. Thanks Pam. I miss seeing everyone there too.

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  4. I didn't notice the hair style until you mentioned it. Pretty much the same.
    I learned to type on a typewriter similar to the one in the picture. So much easier to use a computer keyboard and to be able to delete and re-do without using white-out.

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  5. Happy Anniversary, I think your bangs are longer now!

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  6. I have one of those originals pamphlets also, framed and hanging in my sewing room. A treasure from my mother-in-law's family. Rinda

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  7. I always like reading your blog to see what I am up to! ~Elizabeth

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  8. Kyle - Congrats on your blogiversary - I always look forward to reading your new posts!

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  9. Happy blogiversary. I recently found your blog and have fun catching up. I enjoyed the trip down memory lane. I started buying quilting magazines I the mid 1970s and dreamed of making a quilt someday. I started my first quilt in 1980 and remember the old pattern books with black and white drawings. It's too easy now to make a kit or copy a color picture. I must admit I've gotten a bit lazy and need to make an effort to be more creative.

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