The Quilted Eagle

I know, I knowww–it’s way past July, but honestly–I worked slow on this one…

completely on purpose.

It was the most beautiful puzzle, I think, that I have put together…

and I needed it to last…

for a long time.

I began at the end of June and just finished a few days ago.

And now…I just sit and stare at it.

All the beautiful details of American life.

All the majesty the proud, noble eagle.

And all the gorgeous quilty pieces that make up the whole picture.

If you could see it in real life–it would take your breath away…

like it does mine.

Quilting. America. Puzzles. Patriotism.

Pretty easy to see why I love it–

wouldn’t you say?

 

 

American Bald Eagle Heritage Quilt Puzzle

Weave Temperance

“As we strive, with faith and diligence, to weave temperance into our actions and words, I testify that we will strengthen and anchor our lives more securely upon the sure foundation of our Redeemer.”

~Ulisses Soares~

 

Our Young Patriot

This young fellow had a pretty amazing adventure last week.

This adventure took him allll the way to our beautiful state capitol in Salt Lake City where he got to see the Seal of the State in the Rotunda…

and the State of Utah Relief Map…

and the replica of the Liberty Bell. Very, very cool–right?

The real reason that he and a few of his classmates came here on this particular day…

was for the unveiling of the Grand Liberty Arch. This monument is meant to signify the “Unity of the American People” and is slated to be finished just in time for the 2034 Olympics.

And get this. It’s going to be enormous–no, really–60 feet long and 36 feet tall!

Woah. That’s big!

Anyway, these awesome kids got to sing for this auspicious occasion. They did a beautiful job. Everyone loved it and clapped.

And then…

this cute guy was an instant celebrity!

And rightly so.

Very proud of you honey.

USA! USA! USA!

 

 

4th of July…The Rest of the Story

Happy 250th Birthday America! We’ll be celebrating all year long!!!