May Redwork Snowman and May Snow!

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May-Time

There is but one May in the year,

  And sometimes May is wet and cold;

There is but one May in the year,

  But before the year grows old.

Yet, though it be the chilliest May

  With least of sun, and most of showers,

Its wind and dew, its night and day,

  Bring up the flowers.

Anonymous

We had a foot of snow and a delayed start to school yesterday!  A crazy May!

What has your May weather been like so far?  Snow?  Rain?  Flooding? Tornadoes?  Windy?  Hot and dry?  Balmy and pleasant?  Inquiring minds want to know!

You might also enjoy reading my previous blog post Traveling by Wagon Train in These Is My Words. 

Traveling by Wagon Train in These Is My Words

Do you love to quilt AND love to read?  I invite you to join the free, online Quilters' Book Club.  Each month, we read a book, discuss it through comments on my blog posts, and then make a quilt block to represent that book.  I research several potential blocks to go with the book's themes, setting, main characters, and events.  And I find the patterns free on the internet, making it easy for everyone to access.  Each member can choose the block or blocks they'd like to make.

To join, become a follower of my blog so you won't miss any blog post.  To make it super convenient, you can also sign up for my posts to be delivered right to you via email.  It is never too late to join and begin reading and sewing along with us.

Our book to read and discuss during May 2014 is THESE IS MY WORDS: THE DIARY OF SARAH AGNES PRINE by Nancy E. Turner.  It's historical fiction, but the author based the book on the life of her great-grandmother.  Get the book from your local library or bookstore and join us!  It's also available on Kindle right here. 

If you'd like to make a quilt block to represent traveling to Texas and back by wagon train, here are many ideas for you to check out.  Click on each quilt block name to go to the free pattern:

Blazing Arrows Quilt Block

Broken Arrows Quilt Block

Broken Wheel Quilt Block

Broken Wheel Variation Quilt Block

Indian Design Quilt Block

Indian Hatchet Quilt Block

Indian Star Quilt Block

Indian Trails Quilt Block

Quills and Arrows Quilt Block

Wagon Tracks Quilt Block

What modes of transportation have you used - walking, horseback, bicycle, motorcycle, car, bus, train, plane, covered wagon?  Inquiring minds want to know! 

You might also enjoy reading my previous blog post Wedding Rings Quilt Block and Sarah Agnes Prine.