Here are some of the superstitious saying that some of the ladies wrote, I found them interesting ,also did some googling as I wonder how they ever came to be…
1. Never walk under a ladder.
Interesting enough.. the Egyptians started that one,they thought a ladder formed a triangle ,and triangles were sacred to them as it referred to the trinity,so to walk through was to desecrate them.
Then centuries later the Christians ( that was a shocker๐) took a little different turn when a ladder was placed against the cross , it then was a symbol of wickedness,betrayal and death.
In England in the 1600 made their prisoners walk under a ladder to the gallons.
2 when you spill salt toss some over your shoulder to avoid bad luck
This was started 3,500 BC by the Sumerians.
3. Never bring a peacocks feather indoors
For the western world it was believed that it there were any single girls in the house ,and there was a feather the girls were doomed to be old maids ,the eastern world brought them in the house especially the ones that looked like there was an eye that meant they had an extra eye to watch over them.
4. Never rock a rocking chair with no one in it,or your invite a ghost or spirits in.
That’s a southern favorite,which wouldn’t surprise me that came over with the Irish as that is where it originated from
5. Step on a crack and break your mothers back
This started when racism become prevalent in the 19,20th century with the saying of step on a crack and you’re Mother’s baby will be black.
Well that will give you readers something to think on.
Now time again for update!
๐๐ I have Grammy ready for trimming the sides then binding ๐๐
A closeup of the back…
I also worked on the Fire Island Hosta quilt ….here is where I was
Here is where I am now….
You can see that I working on the end where the green stops
I’m tryin hard to get these two projects finished before the outside work hits full swing. I’ve already been out planting potatoes,onions with lettuce ,peas and red beets waiting.
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Kathy, Lori, Margaret, Kerry, Emma, Tracy, Deb, Connie, Susan, Nanette, Edith, Sharon, Karrin, and Gretchen
Deb, My goodness they are both fantastic! That Hasta always takes my breath away. The backing for Grammy is just gorgeous. I am just shocked on the ‘step on a crack’…. which brings me to the other day talking with my grandson (9) living over in Okinawa (father military) he said to me ‘Grandma did you ever hear step on a crack?’ ….. and the conversation went on from there ๐ ~ Sharon
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Thank you ,Sharon! I,too,was surprised at how that saying started. Your grandson is living in Okinawa,Japan?
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Military – another 3 1/2 years away from home ๐ฆ but an amazing experience
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Congrats on your finishing the quilting of Grammy! Wonderful news, and some great progress on the Hosta as well. ๐ Of course you are out planting the garden….it was -4 a couple of mornings this week. ๐ฆ We are feeling as though we live in the Arctic tundra at the moment.
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I thought of you the other day after I read your reminder post of it being cold. It was 80* here and I wondered where you were on the temperature gauge.. …๐ฒat a -4 ๐ฅถ๐ฅถ
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I love the back of Grammy. How many Hosta quilts have you made, they are just so amazing. Also my eldest grandson lives in Vietnam, so thats Japan and Vietnam in one post ๐
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This is the third one. I think Iโll take a break from that pattern for a bit, their fun to put together but tough to quilt because of all the seams. Oh wow,that interesting!
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It’s interesting to learn a little about the origins and history of these superstitious sayings.
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There is so much to learn even at an older age.๐
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What gorgeous quilts!
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Thank you!๐
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Your hand quilting is beautiful. Quilts really are a work of art.
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The hosta quilts impress me no end but it’s the Grammy quilt that has my heart! I simply love the quilt and what you’ve done with the quilting.
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I agree with that,the Hosta is impressive but Grammy has a warmth that speaks of home.
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Your quilts are beautiful. And I loved hearing about the origins of those superstitions — mostly new to me. Amazing.
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Thank you! I found it interesting thatโs for sure!
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