COUNTY LIFE
Mimi’s quilts still giving warmth
When Verna Mae Brashear passed away last January, she left behind a lasting legacy in our North Texas community.
It was hundreds of completed quilt design blocks as well as a mountain of fabric and quilting supplies. Brashear’s children and grandchildren were overwhelmed with what to do with the surplus of excess fabric in what they lovingly called her quilting barn.
After considering quilt shops, the family ended up connecting with The Hills Quilting Ladies who would be able to give life to the fabric in their quilts.
In addition to being a public school teacher for 28 years, Brashear was an acclaimed, award-winning quilter, known for her intricate appliqué work as well as her surprising texture and color pairings.
She spent decades traveling across the southwest region admiring and participating in quilt shows, locating new and obscure quilt shops, and constantly adding to her extensive fabric collection. At her passing the question came now how to utilize those supplies in the best way possible.
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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