Repairs have been made!

Friends near Seattle, Washington, and in San Antonio, Texas, called me when they saw a problem with the blog, and people can once again have access. . . a small error in my settings. Humanity is woven together by electronic means in 2008, a great blessing! Thanks - Mary and Jo!

National Country Barn Quilt Trail

When our barn was built in 1910, a huge walnut tree stood by the dirt road which passed in front, and gypsy caravans found it a favorite place to camp. My grandfather and his two brothers, immigrants from Germany, worked from dawn to dusk with horse drawn equipment.

Sheep, cows, work-horses, turkeys, ducks and chickens passed through the doors, not to mention legions of barn cats. (Hogs were always kept further back in the pasture because of their odor.)

As a child, I spent hours playing in the colossal loft and riding my horse in and out. I can still imagine myself standing at the open hayloft door (below the left window) full of caution at the dizzy height!

The "Farmer's Daughter" quilt pattern marks our barn as the farm has been passed down through women for three generations. We are proud to be part of the National Country Barn Quilt Trail.

Blog problems

I am aware that no one can read this at present. I have spent hours trying to figure out the problem. Planning to go ahead and write as usual and hope something works out!