Last night Tom and I attended ARCH, the historic preservation organization’s annual meeting where they released their annual list of endangered architectural assets and announced this year’s ARCHie award winners for their preservation efforts. . . .
Six months ago Rabbi Mitchell Kornspan officiated at the funeral and internment of my friend Ralph Tourkow. Before the funeral begins, Rabbi Kornspan cuts the mourning ribbons worn by Ralph’s closest relatives in a symbolic gesture of rending . . .
Happy Halloween! October 31 brings back fond memories of walking through rustling leaves while trick-or-treating with my siblings around the neighborhood whether on a cool crisp night or a foggy soggy one. Nearby Hillcrest School’s PTA would . . .
LIGHTING THE WAY TO A BETTER COMMUNITY: THE LAMPLIGHTERS HOMEMAKERS CLUB
In 1951 the “Elmhurst Better Homes” Homemakers Club saw the need for a club to meet in the evening to accommodate working women. Interested ladies from the Elmhurst . . .
MASTERPIECES QUILTS OF INSPIRATION: FEATHERS AGLOW
Happy Autumn! As the days begin to grow shorter and the nights stretch longer, I look back over this busy past summer. So much accomplished—so much to do. The Born Again Quilts façade project . . .
The fabrics of our lives often end up in the quilts we make. The second-place Viewer’s Choice award at the Maumee Valley Gas Engine Association Show went to Hoagland quilter Carole Sorg’s quilt “Sunflower Memories”.
The sunflower . . .
“Pieceful pieces” was the theme of this year’s Maumee Valley Antique Steam & Gas Association’s 28th Annual Quilt Show. The exhibit included traditional and modern designs featuring intricate piece work and both hand and . . .
You make it-own it! I encourage quilters to label the quilts they make. Whether it is a quilt masterpiece or just a cheerful quilt for the toddler to lug around. Some quilters reject the idea on the premise it makes them look boastful, but from a historic . . .
Since 1976 the 13th day of August has been celebrated worldwide as International Left-handers Day. It is the day southpaws, devil paws, sinisters and gauches celebrate their “right” to live in their unique right-brained dominant left-side . . .
Ahh the month of July and the 4-H county fairs are in full swing. The hard work of making projects and tending to animals comes to fruition as exhibits are judged and ribbons awarded with the hope that it may also be shown at the State Fair for the . . .
Ugly-pretty: A term I learn while watching Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model TV show where the contestants dress, design make-up and pose in unique settings to make themselves look fascinating and ugly.
Last fall Joanne Sauder visits . . .
He was back and gone again. Our son who embarked on a cold rainy day in mid-March to San Diego for United States Marine Corps basic training is now Private First Class Robert E. Eubank.
Husband Tom, Robert’s friend Emily and I flew out to San . . .
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, so it is only fitting that I share this cat quilt conundrum with you.
It starts of all places at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church where longtime parishioners Steve and Judy Wiwi learn that I restore quilts. . . .
Poppies of the Field
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
Thus begins the poem In Flanders Fields written by Lt. Col. . . .
Award winning artwork benefits scholarship fund
On Friday, April 26, IPFW and Parkview Health will celebrate the 12th Annual Tapestry: A Day for You event. Tapestry is a special day for women to come together to be inspired, motivated and attend workshops . . .
Soon after I opened the Born Again Quilts studio on South Wayne Avenue, Jean Wyss comes to visit. Jean who lives in Waynedale grew up in the neighborhood and is curious to see what new venture has taken over one of her childhood haunts.
Jean is a member . . .
Mayor Tom Henry recently announced the ten businesses awarded commercial façade grants to enhance their buildings and surroundings. The Quimby Village Clyde Theater (The Clyde), Billie’s Dugout and Born Again Quilts all located in the Waynedale . . .
Uniform. It’s a word used as an adjective or noun. As an adjective it means unvarying, conforming, always the same. As a noun it describes a distinctive outfit intended to identify those who wear it as members of a specific group. I cannot think . . .
It all started with a person unknown. It could be a family member, friend, neighbor, work associate or maybe a loyal Waynedale News reader. I could think of 20 people it could be, but I’d rather not think about the specific person, I’d . . .
From President Washington to President Obama quilts reflect the life and times of the men who lead and serve our country. Whether made by their family members or presented to them by admiring citizens these quilts make interesting study.
George Washington’s . . .
Nothing says, “I love you” like giving someone a heart shaped present. Whether a simple ornament, coaster, potholder, pillow wall hanging or quilt, hearts bring out the love. You may start simple by appliquéing a heart to a piece of fabric. . . .
Where did the month of December go? One moment it’s Thanksgiving and now a brand new year. It was a busy time down at the Born Again Quilts studio as restoration work was completed on certain “gotta have it by Christmas” projects.
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Who would have thought when I put out a call in my previous column for readers to share special Christmas quilts with me that I would discover a quilting friend of mine designed and created “Oh! Christmas Tree!”
Casey Drudge shares his quilting . . .
How many years does it take to complete a family quilt?
In one instance at least 77!
At the recent Born Again Quilts grand opening I met long-time Waynedale residents Morris and Ida Willett. Ida tells me how her late mother-in-law started making a quilt . . .