Christmas 2007

Here are the pictures I tried to send everyone just after
christmas, but it didn't work (probably operator error).





The Quilt Project

I made quilts for David and Daniel. (That is Michael holding Daniel's quilt, and David and Drew are holding David's quilt )
The 9-patch squares were cut out by Daniel & David when they were little and wanted money. They earned one penny per square. There is 160 squares in each quilt that they cut out.











For the other squares, I designed squares that represented things that help a family be strong.













The center square has their last name, that represents their marriage.
The other squares are:
Trees represent enjoying nature
Temple represent where families are made eternal
(the white is made from the sleeves of my wedding dress)

Sunrise represent light,knowledge, learning, education

Rainbow represent faith (see Bible story of Noah & the rainbow)

Tower represent service-doesn't matter how much money, power or position, you should always serve others and each other.
(see Book of Mormon story of King Benjamin)

Canadian Flags represent all extended family

Log Cabin pattern with a red heart in the center I call Love in your Log Cabin or Love at Home that surrounds the center square.

Plain 8 inch squares have just fun patterns that represents Family Fun

I told them that these are picnic quilts--meant to be used, not just looked at. They are for any time it's family time. The quilts are backed with sturdy duck cloth so they don't pick up sticks and leaves and junk at picnics.

There are over 710 pieces in each quilt. David & Daniel were surprised and happy that I hadn't thrown all their hard work away!




Finally a picture of me that might not scare small children!!













My christmas village
















GIRL"S RULE

David just doesn't win against Shannon & Ella!

(I LOVE having more girls in the family!!)