Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Basement Window Quilt Block

    
     I found the pattern for this Basement Window block in 5,500 Quilt Block Designs by Maggie Malone. 
     In this diary entry, Frank is Hattie's future husband (and my grandfather).  League refers to the Epworth League, a Methodist young adult association for individuals ages 18-35. 

Sunday, August 20, 1916 -
"I thought last night that I wouldn't be able to crawl out at all today, but I surprised myself by feeling quite energetic.  I was up before seven o'clock, and after breakfast I made two delicious lemon pies for dinner.  Then I suddenly made up my mind to go to Sunday School with the kids in the buggy.  There were only a very few out to church, and I was real glad that I didn't show the effects of yesterday's dissipation.  Frank came and brought the Niles girls when Sunday School was almost over.  We had some right exciting discussion about yesterday's festivities and the dance in particular.  Mrs. Houchins insisted on expressing her honest views.

"The folks arrived home about 1:30, and we had dinner and then rested and napped all afternoon.  I dressed and arranged my speech for League before supper, and Frank arrived just as we finished eating.  I made my talk mostly to empty benches, but a few more arrived in time for church.  And believe me, we sure had a typical Methodist scorcher!  He surely scored the dancers - making no distinctions whatever.  I can't blame him, for I know that wasn't a very elevating performance last night, but I didn't like the way he bawled out the Lebo girls.  For they didn't go nor had any intentions of going. 

"The folks had mistakably locked us out, and I had to go through the basement and unlock the doors."

You might also enjoy reading my previous blog post:
http://www.starwoodquilter.blogspot.com/2012/03/childrens-delight-quilt-block.html
Posted by Starwood Quilter at 5:26 PM

35 comments:

  1. lisa0116March 20, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    I commented a couple of days back and now the comments aren't here anymore. There were several.

    I kept a journal when I was about 12 and my big brother got into it. That was the end of that. No privacy in our house back then.

    Lisa in Georgia

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  2. Starwood QuilterMarch 20, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Lisa, there are three blog entries where people have commented. Please check out my Children's Delight entry and my Ladies' Aid entry, and I am sure you will see your comment on one of them. I cannot reply back to you because you are a no-reply blogger.

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  3. AmandaMarch 20, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    I've kept a journal at various times in my life. Right now I am writing a blog. I know that everyone can see it, but for me it is like a public journal...it's a lot of fun to go back and remember what happened!

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  4. DeannaMarch 20, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I kept a journal very faithfully through my teens, but have been out of the habit as an adult. This year, though, I am trying to write a little something weekly.

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  5. DonieneMarch 20, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Lovely cheerful blocks!!!! A busy couple of days for Hattie!! Such excitement!

    Blessings

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  6. Julie FukudaMarch 20, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Well, I love the way you connected that block to the diary. The block, itself is just perfect, looking somewhat "vintage".

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  7. Jeanne GwinMarch 21, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    Wishing the blocks came with cutting and piecing instructions :) Thanks, Jeanne

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  8. Kat ScribnerMarch 21, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Since 2010,I keep a quilting journal. I love the Quilt Art Engagement Calendars and use them faithfully. I make brief entries of what projects I worked on and how many hours I spent quilting.

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  9. barbara woodsMarch 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    i love your blog

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  10. JoyceMarch 23, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    no but I know I should..

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  11. MaryMarch 23, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    I've kept a journal on and off since college. I have been so grateful for the journals I have when I was living overseas. Those are so fun to go back and read. Thanks for the chance!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    I have tried and tried to keep a journal. I just haven't been consistant. so I started a blog! LOL....

    thanks!

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  13. CarlaMarch 23, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    "Have you ever kept a diary or journal?" I have tried several times and usually after a few entries I give up. :(

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  14. ShazziMarch 23, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    I never kept a diary, but some years ago I bought a diary that was kept by a young lady for a few years around 1900. I had thought about transcribing it because it was such an interesting detailed account of a way of life that is gone. Since I have been reading the excerpts from your grandmother's diary I have decided to give it a try. Maybe even with some quilt blocks???

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  15. saraMarch 23, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    oh! i thought i had missed out on this. i kept journals when i was younger but they are lost forever now. i am keeping one for my grandchildren now--i started 13 years ago with the first one. can i say "good luck to me"? lol

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  16. Street ImpMarch 23, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Am I too late?

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  17. Street ImpMarch 23, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Thank you!

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  18. JenelleMarch 23, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I kept written journals all throughout my teens (and pray that no ones finds them!) ;) and I have kept visual journals my entire adult life with sketches and such. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  19. qltmom9March 23, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    I have kept a journal only during difficult times in my life. When I needed counseling or someone to talk to, I wrote it out. When my husband and I were temporarily separated, when I miscarried babies...it did help. I am sorry I haven't journaled happy times.

    Lucy~

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  20. CathyMarch 23, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I've never kept a writing journal but did a 365 days photo journal.

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  21. FrankMarch 23, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Never kept a journal. The only way to keep a secret is to never tell anyone and never record it anywhere.

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  22. Janeen March 23, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    I am trying very hard this year to keep a journal. I am using the Cozi as it has a place to add a photo and jot a little entry.

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  23. QueenBMarch 23, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    I kept a diary (i supose you could call it a journal) in high school, It did help me over some rough spots.

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  24. Linda VMarch 23, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    I kept a diary in high school for a year. It happened to be the year I met my hubby. It is hilarious to re-read a 15 year old's thoughts. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  25. mageezMarch 23, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Hi Susan
    Never kept any kind of diary until i discovered blogs. so at the age of 60 something i now keep a record of what i'm currently working on. a few friends and family read it to keep up with my busy life but writing does not come easily to me.
    maggie
    mageez.org

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  26. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I have kept a journal most of my life... sometimes only notations on a calender... other times a real accounting of each days happenings.. I enjoy looking back and remembering.. and it has saved many an arguement on what happened when..
    Enjoy catching the new blocks each day..it is a great thing you are doing...
    Gladys

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  27. AmyMarch 23, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I kept a journal from 5th grade all the way through college...then my first job got in the way of writing consistently...now I write a letter to each of my children on their birthdays highlighting all the high points of the last year.

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  28. The Quilting Cat Lady.March 23, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I kept a journal for a short time when I was a teenager but stopped when I found out my grandma was reading it.

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  29. ZakarraMarch 23, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I love the concept of combining a quilt pattern with a historical document, being the finely detailed journal you so luckily have. I once heard someone say that all quilts are a document and tesimony of the time they were made. Here's to your blog combining the two. Well done.

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  30. UnknownMarch 24, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Susan it is funny that you mention this. I just started a journal on Feb. 29th due to a health issue I am having so yes now at the age of 50 something I have started a journal..

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  31. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win.
    Diann kyquiltymama@hotmail.com

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  32. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    I have kept a journal a few times in my life, I mean to, but life gets in the way, mostly.
    Teresa. Tshquilts@msn.com

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  33. Jackie's StitchesMarch 24, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I kept a journal off and on as a child. I wish I still had the but I have no idea where they went.

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  34. PhyllisMarch 24, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    I kept a diary for a few years as a teenager but my mother was a snoop and it was a constant battle to keep it from her prying eyes. Not worth it!

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  35. Myra Mae McFarlandMarch 24, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I make an effort from time to time to keep a journal, but I get distracted easily. I especially like the idea of a quilt journal. Keep drawings, photographs, notes on machine settings, what worked, what didn't work, snips of fabrics used. Dang, gotta do that.

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