The LaSalle Boarding House

Posted on June 6, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in Miscellaneous, People

In the town of Bevier, Missouri, where my grandparents lived, there stands a big historic “mansion” on Bloomington Street. As long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to see inside this house, but never had the opportunity. It’s been standing empty for years, owned by an auction company, decaying from neglect and the harsh effects […]

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Amish Mafia

Posted on May 11, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in People, Travels

My Cowboy hung out with a couple of his Amish buddies last weekend, and they took a road trip together. Given his penchant for tire/wheel troubles, true to form, they broke down somewhere along the way. While waiting for the truck to be repaired, My Cowboy, Freddie, Daniel, and the tow-truck driver ducked into the […]

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A Few Things

Posted on November 23, 2012 by prairiemoonquilts in People, Quotes

Well, I’ve been in Nebraska now for 9 days. I’m still not completely unpacked. I still haven’t located my camera, my skillets, my diary, the new toothbrush I bought to bring along, or the basket with my most crucial sewing supplies in it. I can’t use the internet and the printer at the same time […]

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Aunt Mary’s Hourglasses

Posted on September 24, 2012 by prairiemoonquilts in Longarm Quilting, People, Quilts

I recently had the honor of finishing up another quilt for my Great-Aunt Wanda. About three years ago, she gave me a quilt top that had been made by her sister, Mary. If I ever met Mary, I don’t remember it, because she passed away years ago, and Aunt Wanda was in possession of this […]

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