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Suzi P 11-19-2010 03:21 PM
It's sorta quilting related, I guess. Wasn't sure where to post this, but I am pretty excited. My blog was chosen as "Blog of the Week" by the American Quilter's Society!! Woo-hoo!! If you are on Facebook, check out their page.

My blog http://americanquilttrail.blogspot.com


This is a great day!

amma 11-19-2010 03:22 PM
Congratulations :D:D:D

maryb119 11-19-2010 03:25 PM
Congratulations!!

Jan in VA 11-19-2010 03:30 PM
In this case, promote yourself! :thumbup:
We're all happy to rejoice with you and maybe learn a few things as well. :)

Jan in VA

sewgull 11-19-2010 03:31 PM
Enjoyed your blog. Photos are so neat.

CarrieAnne 11-19-2010 03:32 PM
Congrats!!!!!!!

DebraK 11-19-2010 03:44 PM
How cool! ;-)

quiltlonger 11-19-2010 03:51 PM
I wish we had a barn, this is so neat!!

dreamer2009 11-19-2010 03:51 PM
why did they paint quilts on sides of barns ?

carolaug 11-19-2010 03:52 PM
Awesome!

cathyvv 11-19-2010 03:55 PM
Most excellent!

Suzi P 11-19-2010 04:06 PM
Originally Posted by dreamer2009
why did they paint quilts on sides of barns ?
It started as a means for Donna Sue Groves, of Adams County, Ohio, to publicly honor her mother, Maxine--a skilled quilter of several generations. The community got together and created a driving trail of 20 painted quilts--to bring her idea to fruition and to draw a bit of tourism to an isolated rural area.
Many of them are very personal--replicas of family quilts that often are still in the farmhouse.
Over 3000 quilts have been painted and hung on barns and other buildings, with trails in 29 states and also Ontario, Canada. It is pretty amazing!

dreamer2009 11-19-2010 04:08 PM
Originally Posted by Suzi P
Originally Posted by dreamer2009
why did they paint quilts on sides of barns ?
It started as a means for Donna Sue Groves, of Adams County, Ohio, to publicly honor her mother, Maxine--a skilled quilter of several generations. The community got together and created a driving trail of 20 painted quilts--to bring her idea to fruition and to draw a bit of tourism to a somewhat isolated rural area.

Many of them are very personal--replicas of family quilts that often are still in the farmhouse.

Over 3000 quilts have been painted and hung on barns and other buildings, with trails in 29 states and also Ontario, Canada. It is pretty amazing!
Thank you for answering.
I have seen one here in the farm land outside Portland, OR
Beautiful

mrspete 11-19-2010 04:19 PM
This was also exciting to me. First, congrats on the winning. That is wonderful. and Earlier in the year I asked if anyone knew why they had those squares on the barns up in Ky, not knowing we have them here in NC as well. Aren't they wonderful. Great for you to share. Lets America know, We are still out here, because of those who made those squares enriching our families with this craft.

Blessings,
Ruth

craftybear 11-19-2010 04:20 PM
Congratulations

mommamac 11-19-2010 04:31 PM
congrats! I had a great armchair tour thanks to your site - wish I could travel South & see these barns up close & personal. Hmm... a good reason to head South when the snow flies.

Suzi P 11-19-2010 04:33 PM
Glad you enjoyed it! There are plenty of them in snow country as well; chances are you are within a short drive.

But come on down for the tour!

lots2do 11-19-2010 04:43 PM
Welcome Suzi - loved visiting your blog!
I teach too. I caught President Obama saying "Me and Michelle" in his speech in India on the news before school and used that as a teachable moment with my students. Sure has helped them remember to say it the right way.
lots2do

Suzi P 11-19-2010 04:46 PM
Originally Posted by lots2do
Welcome Suzi - loved visiting your blog!
I teach too. I caught President Obama saying "Me and Michelle" in his speech in India on the news before school and used that as a teachable moment with my students. Sure has helped them remember to say it the right way.
lots2do
It's even worse when you hear the principal make such an error while reading the day's announcements. Good thing he has a sense of humor, as about half a dozen of my ninth graders told him about it at lunch!

pab58 11-19-2010 07:39 PM
Hooray for you!!!!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Deedles 11-19-2010 07:45 PM
Congratulations!!!! :thumbup:

pjustice63 11-20-2010 03:55 AM
Thanks for sharing.
I just happen to be from that part of the country.....Eastern Ky.
I'm always on the lookout for the barn quilts.

Suzi P 11-20-2010 08:02 AM
Eastern KY is "Barn Quilt Central!" I have spent a lot of time there. Such a beautiful place.

Suzi P 11-20-2010 01:02 PM
Originally Posted by pjustice63
Thanks for sharing.
I just happen to be from that part of the country.....Eastern Ky.
I'm always on the lookout for the barn quilts.
I got inspired and posted a couple from your area!

lots2do 11-20-2010 03:02 PM
These days, it sure pays to have a sense of humor as a principal, I imagine. Lots of stress....

Suzi P 11-20-2010 03:05 PM
Originally Posted by lots2do
These days, it sure pays to have a sense of humor as a principal, I imagine. Lots of stress....
If I didn't know he would laugh, I would never have mentioned his error to my students.

One of the reasons I continue to do what I do.

Ileen 11-20-2010 06:24 PM
Congrats To You Thanks For Sharing.

Annz 11-21-2010 09:52 AM
Yaa Whoo congrats.


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