Welcome back to Melva Loves Scraps and Back-to-School season... Families across the US are getting children ready to go back to school... teachers are ready to welcome them back (mostly with open arms and excitement) with their plans in place and hopes to make a difference in the lives of those they teach... not just in school topics, but in life lessons and examples shown to them. Remember! Actions speak louder than words.
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| My stock photo of the file holders |
With classes resuming at the local college, I have been in my studio making the tool holders/rolls that I make each semester. I had a limited amount of denim and have only been able to make six this time. I'll be ordering another bolt of denim soon and get more made.
I'll take a look at my local fabric option - walmart - to see if I can find anything... maybe a "bargain bin" find.
I'm afraid I will need to increase the price again, as the cost of the denim continues to increase. :( Thus is the situation for everything lately, right?
Last week, if you missed it, I had two finishes - The aqua Viridian's Chain quilt (with pieced back see that backing here!) had her photo shoot and looked lovely with some of my morning glories.
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| Scrappy Hawaiian |
I also finished the hand quilting on the scrappy red quilt that I made in April. This quilt has a fun corn on the cob backing and would be a fun addition to a Labor Day picnic table.
With a connection to my childhood, the back-to-school season also meant it was time for the Colorado State Fair (which runs through Labor Day Weekend). As a member of a 4-H club, I had several projects qualify for state fair at the local fair. It was quite a big deal! We always made the special trip to Pueblo to be able to see whatever project it may have been, on display. I had a few knitting and crochet projects earn the trip there and actually did quite well. I remember a Reserve Grand Champion ribbon and a Grand Champion ribbon. I had them proudly on display on a bulletin board in my bedroom.
Just the other day, I was looking up information about some of the State Fair events and was pleased to see our littlest grand daughter on their website.
This photo is now 3 years old, and she is still just as darling!
I have rambled enough... I need to get packing. Yep! We are heading out with our 5th-wheel camper. At least 2 nights, maybe 3 and if we are lucky, we'll get our favorite little spot next to the creek.
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