Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Debate Night!

Please tell me mine isn't the only household in the U.S. that is excited for the debates tonight.  For us it is almost like the Superbowl...yes, we make snacks and yell at the TV.  All fun but serious as well....

Leaving politics aside I did use the elections (or at least American Political history) as part of a recent guild program.  I had several antique quilts named after political figures and a set of 9 blocks that I made so that we could have a quilt block quiz...all fun!  Unfortunately due to time constraints we only did the quiz...still fun

These are some of the blocks I made...

I had to keep it non-partisan so if Ararat (blocks above) was there...

I also had to have Giddup....

One of my favorite blocks (both to make and to research) was Dolly Madison (upper left in photo)...who knew she was such a pistol!  Not only did she save many pieces of artwork from the White House from the British soldiers but she left dinner set out on the table for them!  Who knows of it is really true...but it makes for a great story!

Not to be out-done...I have long enjoyed making the Martha Washington star...(upper right in photo.)  The lower left is Lincoln's Platform and on the lower right is Road to the White-house.

This last one is called the President's Chair...my DH called it "Dirty Harry's Hammock."  He thinks he is clever...Now off to back some snacks for tonight...let's hope for a great debate!




6 comments:

Janet O. said...

I am very interested in the debate, but ours is a politically divided household, and we are trying to not let politics become a constant source of irritation between us. So I look toward the debate with some trepidation and wonder where I could send DH so I can watch in peace. : )

McIrish Annie said...

Have a wonderful trip!! Looking forward to the debate. i will be piecing and listening in my little sewing room.

BTW when were you on Antique Road show? I have been DVRing the shows and want to be sure not to miss your episode.

regan said...

We are looking forward to the debate, as well! And that is quite the button collection you have. They go waaaaay back! Fun!

*karendianne. said...

What fun. What super blocks and a great blog topic. I'm looking forward to the debate. I'm a minor political junkie. (minor)

Jan said...

I am interested in the debate - I love election time. It is also the last game of the baseball season though - will probably be switching back and forth!
I made a single block doll quilt of Ararat a few years ago. Aren't they fun?

Tonya Ricucci said...

great blocks. love that Presidents Chair in particular.