Mississippi – AMB Blog Tour -- Giveaway

I am honored to be a part of the AMB blog tour representing Mississippi.

One of my first thoughts about joining the blog tour for AMB was to find pictures of actual Mississippi license plates. I liked how this plate represented Mississippi’s forestry with the pine trees, the coast with the water at the bottom of the plate, and the magnolia, the state flower.

So I proceeded to make a trial block and ended up with this, “Go Mississippi.” You can see my process HERE.

Then I simplified the block and made “Go Mississippi II” using the AMB fabrics.

I wanted to try a third block, something completely different. Different colors and different style. So I used this license plate for inspiration.

I still liked the idea of using the pines, magnolia, and coast line but I liked the periwinkle background to this plate. So …. here is

“Go Mississippi III”

And did you know that AMB solids are made here in the USA? Maybe some of that cotton that we grew on our farm, that was ginned locally (Scroll down on that link to see the gin.) went into my own quilt block!

Mississippi has some interesting sites to see and things to do.
Explore the Natchez Trace – A Unique Journey from Natchez to Nashville.
The Tupelo Automobile Museum has the largest selection of classic cars east of the Mississippi River.
The Dentzel Carousel in Meridian brings back memories of days gone by.
Spring Pilgrimages in Natchez, Aberdeen, Holly Springs,  and of course Columbus where I get to volunteer with hand quilting.

This giveaway is now closed.

Clothworks is giving away a fat quarter bundle of 8 of their AMB solids to one lucky winner. And I’m giving away 7”X7” squares of my left over AMB fabric to another winner. To enter the giveaway leave a comment on this post letting us know why you would like to visit Mississippi. And if that reason is to come visit me, then “come on!”

This giveaway will be open until June 8 at 9:00 p.m. CDT to US addresses only. Then we’ll choose two winners with Mr. Random Generator.

You can download my free
Go Mississippi III – Instructions

   

Memorial Day Picnic at Lowell Mullets

Volleyball is an all time favorite. Can you find the ball?

After the little children had fun with “corn hole” …

… the big boys got to play.

These boys are not twins, brothers, or even first cousins. Darren’s mom is a double first cousin to Craig’s dad.

It’s got to be funny.

This great hill provided lots of fun for the children.

Melanie is ready to catch that football.

The pork chops, tenderloin, and ribs were delicious.

And then there was lots and lots of visiting.

Monument Valley – Mile 13

Life …

A tractor in the making.

… as a Quilter

I am thrilled that Monument Valley – Mile 13 won a third place ribbon at NQA’s  45th Annual Quilt Show in Columbus, OH.

Life … as a Quilter

Life …

The wheat is already turning a golden brown.

I stopped for a short visit to see Paul’s folks on her birthday. They were trying to find the reason their martins were acting so funny!

Paul needed a ride from the field back to the house, so I picked him up.

Paul built this Fisher Classic many years ago.

Craig takes the Leagle Eagle up for a fly.

Joel said this was his best birthday party yet!

Ashton thinks Dustin will enjoy these tractor pictures in the card he is making.

… as a Quilter

My sister Emily gave me this panel and I’m making strata to go with it in preparation for a kaleidoscope class in Jackson.

Linda D. came one afternoon and helped me decide on the placement of the colored strips for my strata and ironed some too.

Quilt -- 2 for 1 Hula Lessons

Back in April I took a class, 2 for 1 Hula Lesson  with Stacy Michell in Paducah.

Now that I have my class samples heavily quilted I'm wondering about the binding. I usually go with a 2" strip from the bias, folded in half length wise, sewn to the front and hand stitched to the back.

These pieces measure close to 19" square.

What color of binding should I use? Or should I consider an alternate method of finishing? And if so, what?