Sunday, March 18, 2012

Children's Delight Quilt Block


      I found the pattern for this 10" Children's Delight quilt block at:   http://www.quilterscache.com/C/ChildrensDelightBlock.htmlI loved using this cheerful fabric.
     In this diary entry, Lesta Alvord and other girlfriends are coming from Emporia for a picnic.  Howard is Hattie's 19 year-old brother.  Minerva is her oldest sister, and Rob is Minerva's husband.  Frank is Hattie's date (and later becomes her husband).  Rachel Evans later married Howard.    

Saturday, August 19, 1916 -
"We were up early this morning and immediately when breakfast was over, we began to fly around packing the lunch and getting things in order.  By nine o'clock, we had everything ready and began to dress.  The kids were very excited about going early, so Howard took them and part of the eats up first.  Then he came back for the rest of us.  But Frank phoned that he was coming for me, so the folks went on, and about eleven Frank appeared.  We were about halfway to town when we met Lesta and friends in Alvord's car.  They wanted to come back and fix up a little, so we turned around and drove back.  They brought a suitcase full of extra clothes with them, and by the time they were sufficiently primped, it was after 12 o'clock and the folks had left the chicken for me to bring.  So we flew around, and finally Lesta was satisfied with herself and we sped back to town.  The folks had begun eating but were saving space for chicken.  Minerva and Rob, the kids and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ate with us, so we had quite a picnic.  It sure was hot, and I sunburned right through my waist. 

"Frank and I went into the ballgame while the girls went down to Barrett's again.  After we coaxed the girls to come up to the game, we all piled in Alvord's car and got back in time to see the last two innings and Plymouth win.  When we went back downtown, Frank had gone to haul somebody else around, and there were nine girls piled in Alvord's car - we caused quite a sensation.

"At almost eight o'clock, the girls were getting ready to leave, and I was dying to get home and get dressed for the evening.  Just as the girls were leaving, Frank came back.  He had run out of gasoline on the way home and had had all sorts of trouble.  We bade the girls good bye and good luck, and then we sped home, and I broke my record by bathing and dressing in twenty minutes.  But we were just a shade too late.  Rachel Evans was just finishing a reading in which she scored Frank in some way.  Everyone smiled when we came in, but I didn't find out just what the joke was.  The entertainment was splendid and although there wasn't a very large crowd out, the Lebo League had over $14 after paying their expenses and a fourth to the church here.

"We went down to the Restaurant and had some pink ice cream and ice water.  Then we went to the town well and filled up.  We drove by the dance hall, but the one light, one fiddle, and the little stuffy old Bank Building didn't look very inviting, so we came on home."

You might also enjoy reading my previous blog post:
http://www.starwoodquilter.blogspot.com/2012/03/ladies-aid-quilt-block.html 

15 comments:

  1. I kept a journal from about age 10 to 14. I had a diary with a lock on it, so it could be private. I went through two of those. No idea where they might be, now. My parents moved several years ago and much of our stuff was boxed up and thrown out. I'm sure they would be full of anger at my mom and tributes to boys. Maybe some mean stuff about my sister, too. Mostly emotional things. My youngest daughter, who is 6, has a journal that locks, too. She mostly draws pictures in it, but she writes some things too, like who's on her imaginary "team" and the names of her friends. Such fun!

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  2. I am currently writing in two journals. My DH has dementia and I am keeping a journal of his walk through this dreadful disease. Then I am keeping another journal of my walk with him through this illness. We have a grandson who is a writer and maybe someday he can take these journals and compose a book or article. Love your blog and blocks.

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  3. I wrote a diary as a teenager and love going back to read it. Now that I have grandchildren I will start journaling about my life. Hopefully a bit if history for them. Love your block!

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  4. I had a diary when I was younger that I wrote in all the time. I actually still have it, I should pull it out to read to my daughters so they can get a glimpse into my thoughts when I was young....too fun, great question.

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  5. i had a one when i was little maybe 10 that my aunt got me for christmas

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  6. I kept one through college but haven't really kept one since. I should...but I bore myself. :) Thanks for the giveaway!

    lwghosts at yahoo dot com

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  7. I really love this quilt block, too! It is really a happy one with the red flowers! After this blog hop is over and I stop hopping, I'll have to come back and view all your block entries.

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  8. I used to write one when I was in middle and high school and then off and on in college but don't anymore. I guess once I got married I had a person I could process things with I didn't need to write as much. But I do miss have something to go back and read.

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  9. Hmmmm...I used to keep a journal in high school, but it's so funny to go back and read it--so full of teenage angst. Now, I do Becky Higgins' Project Life - a picture a day to scrapbook AND journal my family growing up. It's so fun and manageable:-)

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  10. I kept a few when I was in middle and high school. I am currently keeping a running log/journal to document my first 1/2 marathon I will be running for the American cancer society(part of their determination team) in May.

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  11. The only time I kept a journal was in school for English class. I never could keep it up.

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  12. Very cute, and I love your fabric choice!

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  13. I went through the diary keeping phase in junior high school. Like others, I do not know where they ended up. Your Grandmother 's diary amazes me and I hope you consider publishing it again!

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  14. I must admit that I find traditional written journal entries a bit, well, boring. So I use scrapbooks with lots of pictures as a journal for my family. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. I have tried many times to keep a journal and always get off track. I like the concept of it but just never seem to make the time everyday to sit down and write. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Sarah
    Srussett514@yahoo.com

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