Funtastic Friday #599

 Happy 250 America!

In honor of this year's 4th of July, here are some quotes to remember. 

America is a one of a kind. It's worth protecting and standing up for the traditional cultural values like hard work, citizenship, patriotism, goodness, freedom, opportunity for all and not putting limitations on following the "American dream".  That's what made this country great. It all starts at home and in your sphere of influence. 

"May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but the opportunity to do what is right" -Peter Marshall

"The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful and virtuous." -Frederick Douglas

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."- Abraham Lincoln

“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” — Benjamin Franklin

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you

—ask what you can do for your country.” — John F. Kennedy

“We’re blessed with the opportunity to stand for something—for liberty and freedom and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to.” — Ronald Reagan

Amazing quilt patterns were created by American settlers throughout centuries.

Modern quilters have beautiful pieces. 

It is a symbol of community, artistry and American culture.

Donna's friend made here this patriotic quilt all in red, white and blues.

If you want to try your hand at quilting, 

you can find all our quilt block patterns {here}

This block is the friendship star.

Just getting started? Try the Four Square.

This week's Favorite Things:

Patriotic bracelets

Red, White and Blue lollipops, fruit kabobs

1776-2026 flags

4th decorating ideas for your home or party- love using all white vases with flags

Marbled red, white and blue Bundt cake

Red & white gingham skirt

Fireworks craft for kids using a fork and painted rocks

Time to party 4th of July style!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOU BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, YOU!

 250 YEARS LOOKS GREAT ON YOU!

How will you celebrate our country's semiquicentennial? 

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Features from last week's party:

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THRIFTED WONDERLAND AFFORDABLE CRAFTING FINDS AT RE CRAFT

LUCKY DRAW

PETTICOAT JUNKTION PAINTING FARMHOUSE-STYLE DECOR FOR SPRING

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TESSIE'S TABLE BLT DEVILED EGGS

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TWO CHI8CKS AND A MOM MY QUILT FROM A FRIEND

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A DAY OF SMALL THINGS HOME HISTORY AND 250 YEARS OF AMERICA

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