Country Colored Memories
When Sister Stiched She learned to stitch muslin when she was nine Grandma told her to make short little stitches and keep them in a straight line Her material rarely was ever store-bought You took what you could find, you...
My granddad told me stories aboutWay back whenOf when to let things go and whenI should defend He taught me things about theplanting of a fieldThe way the garden grows and howit gives its yield The names of all the...
The woman sat astride a bicycle leaning against her home,her hair flying wild and free, and appeared to need no comb With a smile so wide, dimples seenA beautiful nose and eyes in between Mama sat on a bicycle in...
Amazing that a 5×5 squareStrategically placed here and there Placed together in a row and sewed patientlyWill become a beautiful quilt for someone else to see Maybe from a favorite childhood dressPacked away for years not worn but cherished none...