Celebrate the 4th: Fun with Food
Every year I try to do some fun little thing with food as part of our celebration. Check out my post here about what we did this year at the beach.
Jennifer
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Celebrate the 4th: Trivia 2011
Last year we did a little trivia challenge on the 4th of July. I promised another this year but since we’re traveling I’m doing it a little bit differently.
I’m offering my trivia questions for 2011 in a pdf format so you can download, print and use them at whatever gathering you’re having on the 4th. You can use them two ways:
First, print enough copies with questions only and provide pencils so people can fill in the answers. Have a prize available for whoever gets the most questions right. This is fun if your group will take the time to fill it out. Some people are intimidated by these exercises, so consider your setting and your guests.
Second, print just a copy of the trivia with answers and when you’re gathered on the 4th take a few minutes and read each question aloud. Let the group shout out answers and see how they do. I’ve found that this exercise takes only a few minutes and people usually participate enough to make it fun. Everyone always learns something as well.
I hope you enjoy it and learn a few facts in the process!
4th of July Trivia 2011: Questions and Answers 4th of July Trivia 2011 Questions Only DOWNLOAD Have a great 4th of July weekend, Jennifer
Red White and Blue Pinwheel Quilt
I really wanted to make a red and white quilt before the 4th of July but didn’t get farther than cutting the fabric before we left town. I did manage to get this pinwheel quilt top to the quilter in time to bring it with me. The binding is now finished and I’m loving my patriotic quilt!
It was so much fun to photograph this on the beach. It looked so pretty in the sand.
I pieced a strip of pinwheels for the back of the quilt and am pleased with the results.
After auditioning several binding options I settled on the dark blue print from the Rural Jardin collection by French General for Moda. I love the way the deep blue looks against the cream sashing.
Hooray for a project finished, and three cheers for the red, white and blue!
Jennifer