This was the day he got home and I’ve already explained that so just know that I was busy with the animals because it was bitterly cold. Everything was covered with a layer of ice making it hard to get to the barn. I don’t remember much more about Day 6 and 7 but on Day 8, Saturday, Mom and I drove two hours to Cedar Falls to watch the Garner High School Football team play in the state tournament at the UNI Dome. Was it the final? I can’t even remember.
And here’s the quilt that was the result of the storm:
The Storm
Remember Linda’s tiny Minnie? Here she is with her big sister, Olivia.
Great storm quilt and the blue and white quilt is stunning. Thank you for telling us your story. Very interesting and such strength. The quilt pictures always inspire me.
Since Friday I’ve been gardening. Cleaned up an area that had two kiwi vines and tons of weeds. I know a few people with kiwis and neither of them have had edible kiwis on them so decided to remove them to make room for hydrangeas, hostas and some other plants. It looks so nice now. Next spring we will string a line and I will grow honeysuckle between the poles that were up for the kiwi. I built 1 metal raised garden bed today and have 2 more to build tomorrow as well as remove weeds around the 4 existing veggie garden beds. The previous owners decided to plant wildflower seeds instead of veggies, it’s a huge job to dig those out so that next year we can return it to a veggie garden. The rains stopped Friday afternoon so we are trying to get this all done before the rains come again. We have a holiday on Tuesday, Remembrance Day, and my hubby took Monday off. We are just hoping the rains hold off.
You are a great story teller. It has been interesting reading your storm story. You did what you had to do. The Storm quilt is quite interesting. I’m seeing the bottom of Minnesota near the top of it, not sure if you planned that or not.
Beryl BC – I don’t understand bottom of Minnesota???
Just below the top triangle row are 3 rows with red stars and flying geese. The 3 rows reminded me of the outline map of southern Minnesota. That seemed appropriate since Iowa is below Minn.
Thank you for showing us your Storm quilt!! It has so many elements that draw the viewer in, it makes a story ready to be “read!”
Great post, love your storm quilt and Sandy’s farm quilt. The black and white or is blue and white is stunning. Thanks for sharing with us!
This week began with Diane’s Medallion quilt, Sandy’s farm quilt, Mary’s Storm and the navy blue and white designed quilt truly showcase the beauty and time given to great masterpieces. Well done! The other quilts this week have also inspired. Mary, thanks for the time you take to enrich our creative minds.
Jan
Mary, you are such a strong woman. Thanks for being you. Your storm story was very interesting, thanks for sharing. Great quilts.
There is nothing like admiring one of your many quilt designs. The Storm is inspirational. Great fabric back then.
Your “Ice Storm” quilt is wonderful! It is was fun to see Minnie and Olivia. Mortie is adorable.
We have had a week of beautiful fall weather. I have lots I should be doing before Thanksgiving, but it was just too nice out to be indoors.
Thanks Mary 🥰
Hi Mary, glad you enjoyed my quilt, took a bit to find it,thought it was in the linen chest full of quilts, no luck! Hoped it was in the drawer under the bed, bit of a effort as the drawer was jammed,so l had to pull the drawer next to it and managed to get it out, little bit at a time, don’t have stamina to keep going these days,but l get there! Need to find some wall space now for the farm quilt. Take care everyone, best wishes from Sandy
Sandy – I studied your quilt and am amazed at all the detailed blocks. Really nice quilt! Thanks for taking the time to pull it out and send Mary the picture for all of us to see. It’s a beauty.
When life hands you lemons…make a quilt.
You made a beautiful quilt from a crappy situation and a bushel of lemons.
Farm Life is a great piece too. The upholstery on that chair is awesome too. I love it.
Jo, i liked reading your comment a few posts back on making pillowcases since you were kicked out of jail. We have a group our church helps with called Sleep in Heavenly peace that builds beds for children. I used up several flannels and novelty fabrics making a dozen pillowcases and solids became the accent hem. When we sponsored a building day in our parking lot, we had so many come out and help that were not affiliated with our church but chose to offer their hands and tools. Glad you’ve gotten involved in a good cause.
It was also fascinating to learn about you losing power like you do. We learn so much about other parts of the country without even traveling to them.
Your story is amazing, Mary. And, so are you. You did a beautiful job of writing it. It’s good to look back now and then and you sure did that. What happened to him. Did he ever say he was sorry?
PS…Your quilt about it is awesome.
Sue – he never said he was sorry that I recall. We had an amiable divorce – we used only one lawyer even.
I love the quilt show..and the Survival quilt is magnificent. Dare I ask if there is a pattern for that one? The blizzard of 1991 was an astounding event. We always dro e into Tracy so the kids could trick or treat. Well, we decided not to drive the 10+ miles into Tracy, and instead we attended the Amiret BusyBees’ Halloween Party. I think the kids had a fun time, but I was shocked that we had that much snow already and we had to drive 2 miles to get home. No roads were plowed, and we had maybe 5” of snow already. We made it home, but this was the start of our winter. We had no school the next day so we were all busy at home helping with chores, shoveling, etc. I think we were much more resilient when younger, just trying to take whatever happens in stride. I do not think we lost electricity so that in itself makes life so much easier. You had a lot to deal with having sever ice and no electricity. I never was lucky enough to have a female ginger cat, and Mortie is so adorable, she has a calming effect just seeing her photo, she looks directly into the camera! She is an old soul. I love that she shushed out the hydrangea and decided the wooden bowl was her perfect spot for a nap! Today I went to a card-making class in Walnut Grove. There are gals who drive there to be in class that drive 2-3 hours to attend. They have been doing this for 20 years..a great group I was able to be in the class as someone was not able to attend, and I was able to fill in today! I enjoyed the projects and the camaraderie as well. We are still mowing and bagging leaves for our outside activity! I hear snow is a possibility maybe Saturday..one thing for sure Mary, you have stamina and spunk!
Cynthia – thanks for that compliment – I was younger then – but I think I could still do it today. Yes! The Storm is a pattern that can be ordered – same price etc.
That quilt you made as a result of a life changing moment is gorgeous.
It was good to see little Minnie!
At least the storm inspired a great quilt! Love it!!
I enjoyed the other photos too – thanks for sharing!