The FWS Pony Club Quilt-Along WK 29 Minnesota & Maud's Album Quilt Discussion Page
 

Hi Ladies...Weeeeeeek 29...Yikes.. that means for those of you who are up to date should have 58 blocks done and almost ready for the 4th milestone of 60 blocks...realistically...who has all the blocks done????

I have another letter for you...I think I will add another too.

Week 17 Harold Bush, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

Harold's letter is unusual because he lists so many of his relative's names.
With such a large group of family living nearby, I was surprised to find how
much he and his family moved. Harold's father, Charles was born in Illinois and
his mother, Vivian was born in Iowa. In the 1910 census when Harold was four
years old, he and his sisters Viola (7 yrs.) and Bessie (6 yrs.), and parents
were living in South Dakota. Ten years later, the family was living in Kanabec
County, Minnesota. This, however, is not the same county in Minnesota where he
won his pony "Early Bird." In the 1930 census we find Harold living as a boarder
in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. There is also a woman living in the
same boarding house, by the name of Helen Bush. Harold is married! However, this
was not the last move for Harold and Helen. I found death records for both of
the them in Los Angeles, California. Helen passed away in 1982 at the age of 70,
and Harold was 65 years old at the time of his death in 1971.

Week 18 Clarence F Busick, Adams County, Indiana

Today I am going to talk about the sidebar story on page 37 from Clarence
Busick. I count eleven people in the photograph besides "Roine" the pony. I
think that I can identify at least half of these people.

Clarence, born in 1899, appears to be about 11 or 12 years old when this photo
was taken. I think he is the boy who is closest to "Roine's" head. I believe
that the four little girls on "Roine" are his younger sisters (he had no
brothers.) From the oldest to the youngest their names are: Della, Alma, Esther
and Ruth. There was a fifth sister (no pictured) born seven years after Ruth by
the name of Helen. It is only a guess, but perhaps his parents, August and Mary
are in the left of the pictures. I have no way of knowing who the remaining
three men and one boy are.

In his letter, Clarence refers to being sick and I am happy to report that he
did reach adulthood. It is known that he registered for the draft in 1918 for
World War I, but it is unknown if he served. By the time the 1930 census was
recorded, he was a married man and father of five children. His wife's name was
Ilo; and his children were: Zatha, Mary, Zora, Arlo and Ruby. Since at this
time, Clarence was only about 30 years of age, and his wife 32, there might have
been many more children. Perhaps I can find them although I must admit I haven't
figured out how to go about that yet. Does anyone have any ideas?


Well, I have answered my own question. Clarence and his wife had 11 children,
and the last and youngest died in 2009. (I'm so sorry I missed them all!) For
those of you who are interested, here is a link to Clarence's youngest child,
Treva's obituary.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rap...indler&pid=12\
9814655

No, I do not have 60 done, but I am working on it...found other issues that interfered with quilting today (nectarines), but tomorrow is another day. And the heat index is supposedly going to be cooler the rest of the week. One day in Des Moines, Iowa, trip may happen this week, when I can turn in my FWQ to a LA quilter up there. Three or four months turn around, they tell me. I lack three blocks, but have this week's and next week's done. Ice cream block, Lucky Star and Jewel is still on the "to do list". Going to look at slashing and corner posts fabric in DM, too. Love to see everyone's blocks.

I have all my blocks done to date as I meekly go and hide:o

As promised here are the photos of my "new" sewing room, there is still a bit of tweeking as I figure out where I want to display things. I need to buy some baskets for the display unit and the wallhanging is going up on the wall this week. Also lots of discussion on a design wall as I have a whole blank wall to play with. It's not fancy schmancy but I am happy.

Wow!! I am green with envy...all that room!! Neat setup indeed!! Very nice, Mirabelle. Looking forward to see how you 'decorate" the creative room. QNS

mirabelle--nice new space. :)

I always try to tidy up my "clubhouse" before starting a new project...of course there are times like right now that I have 3 different ones that I am working on so things are not looking so good. I have a friend coming over Thursday and I *will be* straightening up again before she gets here!

I am about half way to 60 blocks (29 finished)...it will be a while before I get them all done. Actually I have been doing some figuring; for the two twin-size quilts I will only need about 65 blocks. I will probably make more than that and do some throw pillows with a block on the front and maybe a table topper or wallhanging.

Wow, absolutely beautiful!

What?? Heat is getting to all of us...thought someone would comment on the "Heads I win, tails you lose" statement; its always a winner and not a whiner, nay!! Ex-Ag teacher in one of our past school jobs played that line with a quarter on all his students in study hall and collected quarters from everyone of them until them finally got the idea it was a no-win situation.

mirabelle, your space is so neat and uncluttered. It won't be long and you will have pretty things hanging on the walls:)
The calla lilies are gorgeous. I'm not much of a peach person, but I could find a home for that quilt!

Okay I finally started a thread on Emily's sewing--another reason why there are no blocks from me this week. I know excuses, excuses...

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...w-t195329.html

Hi Ladies: it's been a long week and I've fallen behind on PC. My mother passed away peacefully yesterday morning. Today I guess is the calm before the storm-viewing, funeral, etc., start tomorrow. Thanks for all your good wishes and prayers.
If I've learned one thing, and I'd like to share it with all of you: have a Living Will. Please. My mother was unresponsive, not taking fluids since Monday. They wanted to pass a feeding tube and start IV's. Thankfully, she had a Living Will stating HER wishes not to have these things done. Please, please make it easy on your loved ones like she did--state your wishes. Okay, off my soapbox.
Will be back on the PC trail soon.
Peace-Jan

Hello Jan--

I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Praying for you and yours. Thanks for the tip on the living will.

Carrie

JanRN. prayers are with you as you go about this week. Its never easy to lose a loved one, even if they grow old and a bit senile, you love them. Take one day at a time, one hour at a time, one step at a time; do not rush, just slow down, and move along. Rejoice in your good memories of your Mother; thank Him for having her as long as you did.

Yes, living wills are good to have no matter your age. Protect young children by naming their care taker(s) in a will and how your estate is to be handled. We have peace of mind because we have set up our wills and living wills. The past year, settling my FIL estate was very disturbing because $140,00 remains missing...unknown whereabouts and unaccounted for. It haunts me because he told me how much he had saved because he wanted me to know. Little mysteries of life always seem to haunt a person. Best laid plans of mice and men often go astray. That seems be be the way of Life for us..

JanR...so thankful for your Mother's wisdom that makes it easier for you even now. What a thoughtful, loving person she must have been. I second QNSue's thoughts. Take good care of yourself and thank you so much for letting us know how things had changed in your life.

JanRN my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you go through this difficult period. Remember we are here for you if you need to vent or just have a chat.

Im so sorry Jan, my thoughts and (((hugs))) are with you in this difficult time.

Update on memory quilts finished...still trying to find a way to photograph to get more details....[ATTACH=CONFIG]354048[/ATTACH]

and chains of love[ATTACH=CONFIG]354049[/ATTACH]

Wow, QNSue!!!! You are one busy lady with such beautiful results. Thanks for sharing.

Oh those are awesome! Ya did a great job QNS. Just Awesome. :thumbup:

QNS--these are both great quilts. I'd like to try an "attic windows" pattern some day and the rings of love turned out beautifully. Did you get your trip to DM in this week to drop off your FW quilt?

I got two quilts finished this week(end)...one had been cut out but not sewn at all and the other was started by my dd years ago. You can see pics here: on "pg 132 and 133" http://www.quiltingboard.com/quiltin...71904-132.html

I will work on cutting more PC block fabrics this week and maybe even sew a couple!!

Bev--that is really exciting! Always good to keep an eye out for LQS. :)

OkSewGlad...it sounds like you're going to have a wonderful time with your family. It's so nice to go into a time like this with a clean house and food cooked ahead!

Carrie...isn't it nice to have things finished? Good job.

In memory of FIL yes, its for his sister-in-law and her two boys.[ATTACH=CONFIG]354739[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]354740[/ATTACH]For Ruth; and then for her boys:[ATTACH=CONFIG]354743[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]354744[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]354745[/ATTACH]Deer for one who furnished Neil with venison, and the fishing one for Mike. whom takes their Mother where she wants to go...and play cards, etc., including here with us.

Beautiful, beautiful quilts, QNS. I love the Rings pattern-that's new to me. And the colors you chose for them are great. You make such cheerful, colorful quilts.

Thanks everyone for your kind words. Now that number 3 is all done, its time for the 'gifting' thing hopefully next week.[ATTACH=CONFIG]355023[/ATTACH]Foot of bed is bear paws...from sea turtles to tackle to the mountains.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]355024[/ATTACH]Top is flying eagles with do live in the rapids of the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids where Neil lived for some 25 years, and cabins in the woods where the ladies can stay and play cards or hire their own guide and go fishing...catching more than their dh's and bigger ones, too. lol!!

Tom-toms are growing...[ATTACH=CONFIG]355025[/ATTACH]

What beautiful quilts, QNSue and made withso much love! Hey, those turkeys look like they will be good eating come Thanksgiving. Do you butcher them yourselves?

Yes, we plan to do the deed. grandparents who raised me butchered two steers and 4 hogs every year and we kids helped. I have their meat saw they used. We have butchered hogs in our marriage, and chickens. Never a turkey or duck, so it will be a new experience. My dh is a strong armed man, so he will do the heavier tasks for me.

Our little peach tree has produced a bushel of peaches, I am working up today; also, doing grape jelly from the half bushel of grapes our vines produced. Nest blocks of PC will be due and must get to them sometime soon. Working on finishing a quilt for grandson, and one for Susan's daughter, border my blue nine patch and trellis quilt tops. Sinus are bad today, I can hardly see after being awake for an hour and my back is very sore, but thankful I can still move about. Thera-gesic time. Smile. The day has promise, but doubt if it will rain here. How we need the rain!!

QNS, You're an amazing woman!!!! Where do you get all the energy to do what you do??? I so enjoy all the photos you've posted.....Alot of chatter this past week...keep it up everyone..H.

Thanks, Anne, we all (PC riders) do whatever we need to do as the occasion arises, as you yourself does also. My record for quilts in one month is six; but in all honesty, this time the deer top was already pieced together. One last batch of grape jelly and one pan of peach to do and wash up the mess and I am done in the kitchen for the day.

Idle hands are a joy to the Devil; with Him, all things are possible. Its just an 'attitude' of can DO! Not the 'cannot do' or 'will not do'. I see a 'can do' attitude here so much and I love all on the trail ride...'cause my age is catching up with me, I tend to slow down a bit more than others here...but love their stories of their lives also. One was even kind enough to allow me to 'adopt' her grand daughters!! Fun!!.