This summer I have been busy knitting up a set of little toys. These have all been to help reduce my stash of left over yarn, that is too small for most projects. These little kitties were a great match. Continue reading “Here Kitty, Kitty”
Listen, my children, and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,One if by land, and two if by sea;
These two lines are probably the famous lines of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride”. It was first published in the January 1861 issue of The Atlantic Monthly. Continue reading “AHG Merit Badge Help – Dawn of our Country #22”
FAITH, SERVICE and FUN – this is more than just the tag line on the American Heritage Girls logo, it is what we do. We aid girls in developing their faith and serving others, all while having fun.
At summer camp, I wanted my SWAPS to represent each badge class I taught. So when I found these miniature dice, I knew I had the makings for a Toys and Games Merit Badge SWAP.
I found a free pattern for the most adorable sleep mask, and had to knit it up. Continue reading “Good night”
Are you familiar with the artist John Trumbull? He was one of several artist during the Revolutionary War. Growing up in a political family, Trumbull knew many of our country’s founding fathers and witnessed the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Despite being blind in one eye, Trumbull went on to paint over 250 pieces of art. Due to the high quality and historical accuracy of his work, he was commissioned in 1817 to recreate 4 of his smaller paintings that now hang in the Capital Rotunda in Washington DC. Continue reading “AHG Merit Badge – Dawn of Our Country #21”
