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!