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Are You Thankful ?
Are you thankful? We in America have much to be thankful for even if we are experiencing tough times. Did you attend church last Sunday? Be thankful that you could be there. There was no need to fear being found out and enduring the negative consequences the government placed upon you. We can go to […]
Blessings of Water
Think what your life would be like without water. Living in Michigan, we have no idea what being far from water is like. Water is something we have in abundance . It is readily available to us anytime we want it. Just turn the tap and there it is. Our water is clean and safe […]
Blessing Bids for 2013
The Blessing Bids for this year will be broken into two parts, a morning session and an afternoon session. The Blessing Bids BEFORE the Morning Quilt Auction are for CLEAN WATER The Traveling Quilt – MCC Water Projects We will take Blessing Bids in the amounts of: $100 – $50 – $25 The Blessing Bids given […]
A Piece from Time Gone By
As America’s economy began it’s move from agriculture to being a major industrial engine, there were many opportunities for inventors and entrepreneurs. Ideas for new things to make, as well as ideas of better ways to make and sell things found fertile ground in America of the early 19th century. With more complex interactions, it […]
Detroit Tigers Like Us!
We are again the fortunate recipients of the Detroit Tigers’ generosity. The Tigers have donated several very collectible baseballs from some of their top players over the years. This year we have a baseball signed by JUSTIN VERLANDER, No. 35, Tiger starting pitcher and one the top 5 MLB pitchers of the past 5 years. Verlander has recorded […]
Names of A Color Challenge
Names can tell it all, or they can be an intriguing mystery. Titles of art in quilting are no exception. Try these… Just Fishing, He Loves Me, If I Were a Butterfly, Blessings of Spring , Journey of Life, Happy Stars, Garden Girls, Twister, Cactus Star, Softened Angularity, Baskets of Flowers, Grandma’s Bouquet, Bunnies Blossoms ‘n Butterflies, […]
Tools Old and New
Tools are often referred to as Big Boy’s Toys. There is great pleasure to be found in the shape, feel, and appearance of well designed and well made tools. Of course, the greatest pleasure is the enjoyment of using a good tool. Included in the General Auction and Silent Auction for the 2013 Relief Sale, there are several interesting donations. Some […]
Classic Car Collection
One of the biggest demographics in the USA is the generation known as Baby Boomers. This large portion of the population, born after the end of WWII, became old enough to drive cars, or long to drive cars, in the 1960’s. US automobile manufacturers expanded their lineups beyond the standard size sedans and coupes that […]
