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Vicki Welsh

Thanks to the Bicentennial, 50 years ago, we had a huge resurgence of quilting in this country. For that, we quilters can be grateful. I feel lucky and grateful to have been born an American.

I intend to do some sort of sewing or crochet today while I watch the festivities that will be happening in Washington DC. It’s supposed to set a new record for the largest fireworks display ever.

Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans. For everyone else, please bear with us and maybe enjoy some World Cup soccer on TV.

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5 responses to “Happy Birthday America!”

lswanekamp

07/04/2026

Happy Birthday to all Americans! Freedom is crucial to exercising creativity and being human.

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Karen

07/04/2026

I hope the fireworks will not cause too much smoke in the air out there – that is a lot of fireworks – I will watch our neighbors light some off from across the country road here and maybe catch some on tv.

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Kristin F

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day to you, too! I also plan to watch the fireworks tonight. Sounds like it will really be spmething special!

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geneblack

07/05/2026

We had quite a display in my neighborhood. I watched a bit out the windows. Some of it was spectacular.

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marmic1954

07/05/2026

Hope you enjoyed the festivities despite the heat.

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I’m Vicki

I’m Vicki Welsh and I’ve been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I’m into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here.