Duck blind among the cypress trees

The duck blind now sits among the cypress trees.  And for you are wondering what those things around the bottom of the tree are......cypress knees!

They are projections of the roots that stick out above the water.  They are believed to provide oxygen to the roots since the roots are below water level.  I have one sitting on my fireplace that Frank brought back from a trip long ago.

I need to decide what the next camp should be. Maybe the elevated one out over the water.

Stay tuned!


I leaned my iPad on my thread box and the camera was still turned on.  I love this picture!

Sometimes I amaze myself!

Louisiana Traveling Quilt - Louisiana Theme

Today I am working on the Louisiana Traveling Quilt whose theme is Louisiana!  I asked Frank what he thought of when he would thing LOUISIANA.

His reply was Mardi Gras, Gumbo, Rice, Sugar Cane, Oil, Swamps and Seafood.


Love it!

All of these things are true.  And all are part of the wonderful fabric that is Louisiana.  I have a strip down the side that can accommodate one or two or all of these things.  Let me see what I can do with a pen and a paperpiecing graph.

You didn't know I was a woman of so many talents, did you?  Yes, I can do the most amazing things!



I actually have two with the theme of Louisiana.  remember I somehow ended up with four of the quilts? 

If you have any suggestions or ideas, let  me know!

glen