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Minerals penetrate the enamel of our teeth as we age and cause the teeth to gradually darken. Whitening is a safe, effective way to deliver quick results for noticeable change in the shade of your smile.

Dr. Tanner utilizes a variety of options to whiten teeth, but the most common method involves the application of a bleaching gel directly to the teeth. The gel features an active ingredient (usually hydrogen or carbamide peroxide) that breaks down and forces oxygen into the enamel and dentin of the tooth structure. These ingredients break up stains and whiten teeth without injuring the structure of the tooth.

Some of the factors that affect tooth whiteness include:

It is natural for some staining and discoloration to occur through exposure to foods, beverages and other elements as you age.

Tobacco Use

Consistent exposure to tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, etc.) will stain teeth. Tobacco stains can be minimized and even practically eliminated through professional dental whitening. Continued use of tobacco products after the whitening process will negatively influence the longevity of the whitening.

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Consistent exposure to certain foods (colas, red wine, tea and coffee) will also stain teeth. These stains can be minimized and even practically eliminated through professional dental whitening.

Some medication can lead to tooth stains and/or tooth darkening. These stains are often some of the most difficult tooth stains to remove, but whitening can help.

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The time required for the bleaching process will vary depending on the method utilized and type of stains being removed. Most in-office procedures will take from one to three hours and many take-home whitening procedures will yield initial results in as little as 3-4 days.

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Take-home whitening kits are both affordable and effective in delivering superb whitening results. Most trays are worn once a day for ten to fourteen days or until the desired whiteness is achieved.

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GRBJ Podcast: Luis Avila of Varnum

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Retro Megan and Danny

Lately, as my Facebook friends can attest to, I've been on a kick of sourcing, posting, and the most important step, tagging, "retro" photos. Then I write witty comments on the respective pics like "LOL, LOL, LOL" or "I'm laughing so hard I'm dying."  Like I said, witty.

Anyway, now that all my Facebook friends hate me, I've decided to give them a break and curate a retro collection here on my blog. I'm calling it "Retro Megan and Danny" and it's a collection of the oldest photos of my husband and I that I could find. Please enjoy.

This is one of the first, if not thee first photo Danny and I ever took together.

If we look drunk in this photo it's because, well, we were. We're so drunk that I can't even pretend that we weren't. Had my eyes been open for this shot, I would have tried harder to convince you otherwise. Let's move on, we're off to a rough start.

Our first flight together!

I'll always remember this trip because it was one of "firsts";  My first time in Austin, my first time meeting Danny's mom, and my first time eating Whataburger.

Some token Chicago sports shots of The Cubs and Da Bulls;

JK. That's not Michael Jordan but rather what appears to be some sort of halftime janitor? He seems to be holding a mop, no?

I'm sharing this picture only because what was going on with those bangs? I don't remember anything else about this photo - most likely because the bangs are distracting me.

There have been a few trips;

Trip to Mexico. (Ole!)

Trip to China. (Ni Hao!)

Trip to Medieval Times. (WTF!)

Which was not my choice and almost resulted in a divorce.

Such an idiot.

See Facebook Friends! Aren't retro pictures fun?

Though, I must say, recent pics are fun too..

Awww, who saw this sweet ending coming? Not me, that's for sure! =)

P.S. I feel like this collection is lacking a wedding picture. If you agree and are interested in those, check out this super old post.

P.P.S. I'll post a few more "retro pics" on my Greetings from Texas Facebook page.

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Saturday, June 14, 2014

To help marketers and corporate communicators master content strategy and social media copywriting, Livewired Group, a communications training agency, will host Branded Conversations: Writing and Creating Content for Social Media Marketing on July 1-2 at the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Branded Conversations teaches communicators how to define their brand’s content strategy, create original branded content, write likeable social media posts and web copy, and design visual content—including infographics. Communicators will also learn how to tailor content to different buyer personas, and repurpose content across different social media channels. This is the second time the workshop is being hosted.

Cycle 1, which took place in May 2014, was sold out. Marketers from companies like Guardian Group, First Citizens, eTecK, Angostura Limited, and prominent advertising agencies attended, immersing themselves in interactive, practical activities. They brainstormed new ideas and content formats, and spent numerous sessions writing different types of short and long-form copy.

“Social media has forced marketers and corporate communicators to significantly improve their writing and content creation skills,” said Karel Mc Intosh, Livewired Group’s lead communications trainer, who will facilitate training on both days. “From tweets and Facebook posts, to blogs, e-mails, infographics, and landing pages, marketers have to produce a range of content. They also have to battle the challenges of figuring out what type of content gets results, and how to produce quality content with a limited staff and budget.”

An all-rounder in marketing communications, with 14 years’ experience in marketing, media, and corporate communications, Mc Intosh was a finalist for Magazine Launch of the Year at the 2010 Global Digital Magazine Awards for Outlish is a feisty, Trini, online magazine, which she founded and nurtured to an average monthly readership of 20,000 persons, comprising mostly locals and Trini and Caribbean Diaspora.

Mc Intosh was also the first Trinidadian to be accepted into the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. She conducts communications training and consultancy for clients like Neal and Massy Limited, the Barbados Shipping and Trading Company, First Citizens, and the National Gas Company of T&T.

She has also served on the International Advisory Board for the International Association of Business Communicator’s flagship magazine, Communications World. Additionally, she holds an MSc in Corporate Communications (Distinction) from The University of West London, UK (formerly Thames Valley University). For more information, and to register for this workshop, call 749-6027, email [email protected], or visit


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We are super excited to welcome Leah Oates as a visiting critic Feb. 10th, 2015!

Leah Oates is the founder of Station Independent Projects, a Lower East Side gallery in NYC that opened in September 2012.

Prior to open Station Independent Projects, Oates curated exhibitions in the New York City area with The Scope Art Fair, The Bridge Art Fair, The Center for Photography at Woodstock, Asya Geisberg Gallery, Chashama, Artists Space, Nurture Art and The Kauffman Arcade Gallery and in the Chicago area at Randolph Street Gallery, The Peace Museum and The Noyes Cultural Arts Center.

Projects organized by Station Independent Projects have been written about in Fanzine, WNYC, The Brooklyn Rail, Crain's NYC, The Village Voice, NY Arts Magazine, Artefuse, Chromogram, Heart as Arena, Tribeca Tribune, New Art Examiner, The Chicago Tribune, New City, Blouin Art Info, Artforum, Collector Daily, Bedford and Bowery, Lid Magazine, French Photo, I-Ref Magazine, Sleek Magazine, Musee Magazine, Slate, Photo District News, Women's Wear Daily, The Tory Burch Culture Blog and Le Journal de Photographie.

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FLAG DAY: Flags of the United States were flying all around Gwinnett on Wednesday, marking Flag Day. Here Roving Photographer Frank Sharp captures a flag in front of the Historic Strickland House on Buford Highway in Duluth. The nation adopted the “Stars and Stripes” as the flag of the United States in on June 14, 1777, with June 14 being celebrated as Flag Day. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day with actual legislation signed by President Harry Truman in 1949 proclaiming June 14 as Flag Day.
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County offers free rabies vaccinations for pets in Norcross area

By Heather Sawyer, Norcross, Ga. Free rabies vaccinations for pets of Norcross-area residents will be offered at a June 24 clinic sponsored by Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement, Planned PEThood, Animal Alliance of Georgia, Society of Humane Friends of Georgia, and Canine Pet Rescue.

Vaccinating a dog to prevent rabies.

The vaccinations come in response to recent reports of rabid animals being found in the county. Rabies is a disease found in the wild, particularly among foxes, raccoons, skunks and bats.

While supplies last, the clinic will provide rabies for dogs and cats, Distemper-Hepatitis-Parvovirus-Parainfluenza vaccine for dogs, and a vaccine for feline distemper (feline Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia). De-wormer medication and nail trimming services will also be available.

Pet owners can also learn about low-cost spay and neuter options and county wellness activities, summer camps and events.

Dogs must be on a leash, and cats must be in a cat carrier.

The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Best Friend Park, is intended for Gwinnett residents in the 30071, 30340, 30360 and 30092 ZIP codes. Bring proof of residency, such as a driver’s license and a utility bill. More pet vaccination clinics are being planned for other parts of the county.

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation will host the clinic at the Jessie Marie Scott Pavilion at Best Friend Park, located at 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross. Anyone seeking to volunteer should go to the Volunteer Gwinnett webpage at www.volunteergwinnett.net.

EARLIER, A GWINNETT COUNTY Animal Welfare and Enforcement officer responded on June 10 to a report of a woman attacked by a rabid fox in the 920 block of Cripple Creek Drive in Lawrenceville.

The fox was killed at the scene and tissue samples that were sent to the state lab tested positive for rabies on June 12. Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement officials believe there are numerous fox dens in that area. The Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division and the Gwinnett County Health Department advise residents to use caution and avoid animals behaving in unusual ways.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, principal carriers of rabies are bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. Thus far in 2017, Gwinnett County has had seven confirmed cases of rabies. In 2016, seven rabies cases were confirmed in animals in Gwinnett County, four in 2015, and 12 in 2014.

What does a rabid animal look like?

Rabid animals may act tame. They may also display strange or unusual behavior. They may act aggressive, avoid food and water, foam at the mouth, or have trouble moving or move in a stiff, odd way. Stay away from any unknown animals, especially wildlife. Report any animal acting unusually to Gwinnett County Police Animal Welfare and Enforcement at 770-513-5700.

How can I help protect myself and my family from rabies?

  • Make sure your pets get their rabies shots regularly.
  • Keep your pets on your property.
  • Do not leave garbage or pet food outside. Food left out may attract wild or stray animals.
  • Stay away from wild, sick, hurt, or dead animals. Do not pick up or move sick or hurt animals.
  • If you find a wild, sick, or hurt animal, call Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement at 770-513-5700 or 770-339-3200.
  • Do not keep wild animals like raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes as pets. It is dangerous and also illegal.
  • Teach your children not to go near, tease, or play with wild animals or strange dogs and cats.

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Ever stop to consider:  Martin Luther also had a love life!

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher |  When Martin Luther, the great reformer, comes to mind, you never think of his personal life or his love life.  He’s the major figure associated with the beginning of the Protestant Revolution, a figure whose pronouncements even today influence the lives of the world. He’s venerated- — but of course not by the Catholic church.

We came across a passage about Luther recently, and wanted to know more about his life.

He was an obscure priest, onetime monk, professor of theology, and composer in a small town about halfway between Potsdam and Dresden in Germany—Wittenburg.  His education was at the relatively close University of Erfurt, graduating in 1505.

Becoming upset over some of the practices of the Catholic church, he as a routine university matter nailed his “95 theses” to the door of Wittenburg Cathedral, which was the standard way in those days to start an academic discussion. He had become increasingly doubtful about the tenets of the church, finding much more comfort in the words of the Bible and his own individual faith.

The general date associated with all this is October 31, 1517. Soon Luther found himself in trouble with the higher authorities of the Catholic church, and he was eventually excommunicated. However, Luther, overwhelmed by developments he engendered, quietly continued to write and develop his own system of faith, putting the freedom of believing individuals above the rituals of the church. All along, he enjoyed the protection of his local German ruler, Frederick the Wise.

He said of all this hullabaloo around him: “I would never have thought that such a storm would rise from Rome over one simple scrap of paper.”

Little did he realize that this would become a turning point in that day’s worldwide church, and not only create a theological reformation, but stirring a social revolution as well.

A modern development helped Luther: the printing press had just been invented, and his writings were spread quickly — within three months — over Europe via small pamphlets. This allowed Luther’s thoughts to be discussed widely, and carried with this discussion new ways of thinking, which essentially changed Western civilization, giving rise to today’s ideals of freedom and liberty.

Luther’s wife, Katharina von Bora

In 1525, Luther married—something not allowed priests by the church—to a former nun who had escaped the convent. Katharina von Bora’s marriage to Luther was scandalous at the time, and is considered the beginning of married clergymen. His “dear Katie” was vivacious and intelligent. Earlier Luther worried that his possible marriage might hurt the reformation movement, then he figured that there were (in his words) many reasons in favor of it for it would “….please his father, rile the Pope, cause the angels to laugh and the devils to weep.”

The Luthers had six children and the family lived in the monastery where he has previously been a monk. Katharina was a good cook, set a fine table, was adept at finances, grew most of their food, brewed their beer, plus was a stimulating conservationist. Luther sought his wife’s view on matters, and with her head for business, she dealt with publishers on his behalf.

It was a good marriage, and full of life. Luther died at age 63 in 1546, after 21 years of marriage. His simple questions and independent thinking led to monumental changes in that day, which have lasted until today.

Martin Luther, (1483-1546): thank you for what you have given the world.  May you rest in peace.

Call officials to close “tailgate party” of campus carry bill

By Jeff Ploussard, Lilburn, Ga.  |  On May 24, the University System of Georgia (USG) issued guidelines for implementing House Bill 280, the so-called “Campus Carry” bill that was signed into law on May 4 by Governor Nathan Deal.   Under the new gun law—for the first time ever—Georgia weapons license holders will be allowed to carry concealed handguns into classrooms and other places on Georgia’s public college and university campuses.

Notwithstanding the new law, several gun-free zones will remain on campuses and are specified in HB 280.  For example, handguns will continue to be prohibited in stadiums, arenas and other facilities used for athletic sporting events.  Unfortunately, according to the USG guidelines and in an apparent oversight by lawmakers, this prohibition doesn’t extend to the so-called ‘tailgating” areas outside these athletic facilities.

College tailgate parties typically revolve around the consumption of alcoholic beverages.  Given the clear and well documented linkage between alcohol and gun violence, lawmakers should to quickly amend the new law by keeping these “tailgating” areas gun-free in order to maximize public safety on Georgia college campuses on game days.

The new campus carry gun law is scheduled to take effect on July 1. The first home football game tailgate parties for the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are September 2 and September 4, respectively.  Now is the time to contact the powers that be to express your opinion and urge them to work together to close the “tailgate party” loophole as soon as possible.

Here is a list of the individuals and organizations that have the most financial leverage and political influence to expeditiously close the “tailgate party” loophole:

  • Governor Nathan Deal (404-656-1776)
  • Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (404-962-3049)
  • Your State Representative (Georgia House)
  • Your State Senator (Georgia Senate)
  • NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association (317-917-6222)
  • SEC Southeastern Conference (205-458-3000)
  • ACC Atlantic Coast Conference (336-854-8787 feedback@theacc.org)
  • ESPN Southeast Region (205-733-3776)

The citizens of Georgia have already spoken loudly and clearly for common sense gun rights laws.  In response to an open records requests, Governor Deal’s office recently revealed that nearly 15,000 Georgians contacted the Governor to express their opposition to the “campus carry” legislation while only 150 called the Governor in support of HB 280.

Closing the dangerous “tailgate party” loophole now will signal to thousands of citizens that their voices have been heard by our legislators and other stakeholders in Georgia’s system of higher education.

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For travel, Europeans don’t wear flip flops, tank tops, pajamas, etc.

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I have to agree how dressed-down many Americans are when doing air travel. Europeans have also gotten more casual, but not to the degree of flip flops, shorts, tank tops, even pajama bottoms, so often seen in U.S. airports.

I recall after being out of the U.S. a couple years and first encountering this dress down fashion in Philadelphia after a flight from Frankfurt. I was not the only person on that flight with open mouths on what we saw and the situation seemed to grow even more so as we travelled South and West. Obviously, people can wear what they want but still seems air travel is worthy of a little more attire than a lounge day at home.

Larry Zani, Kaiserslauten, Germany

Remembers well when most everyone dressed up to fly

Editor, the Forum:

We flew into Atlanta Saturday and saw loads of foreign Rotarians in colorful and delightful outfits. But we also saw loads of people dressed as though they are heading straight to the beach while others appeared to be wearing pajamas.

We definitely want to be comfortable on a plane, but there’s a difference between comfortable and what some people wear nowadays. I remember when we used to dress up to fly. (Showing my age here!) If you Google “outfits to wear when flying,” you will actually get advice to wear ripped jeans and flip flops. It’s a new day and has been a new day for quite some time now.

Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill

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Lawrenceville updates website to improve transparency

The City of Lawrenceville has launched a newly developed website to enhance online transparency and provide a more user-friendly experience for citizens, businesses and visitors. The new site offers improved navigation and functionality while allowing residents and visitors quick and easy access to resources, activities and the latest news of Gwinnett’s county seat.

City Manager Chuck Warbington says: “Online presence is essential to the success of any organization in today’s technology age. It is often the first impression left with any prospect, resident or visitor and we want to be excellent in every area which is why this launch is so important to the City’s future and growth potential. We look forward to ever-improving as it gets out there, gets used and we begin to get feedback on how to make it even better.”

The site will occupy the same web address – www.LawrencevilleGa.org – but has been optimized to ensure visitors are provided a seamless view across all digital devices -desktop and mobile. The website was developed with social capabilities at the forefront, offering users a one-click ability to share news and information from the site across their social networks.

Experience the new website and to find additional information about the City of Lawrenceville.

County awards 2 sidewalk projects in southwest Gwinnett

Gwinnett County Commissioners have awarded sidewalk projects on Georgia Highway 13/U.S. Highway  23 (Buford Highway) from Langford Road to Simpson Circle, and on Winters Chapel Road from Newton Drive to Spalding Drive.

The Buford Highway sidewalks will stretch about 1.2 miles along the south side of Buford Highway and will be built by Peach State Construction Co. LLC, the low-bidder with a $1.046 million proposal. The Georgia Department of Transportation will fund 67 percent of this contract, with the remainder funded by Gwinnett’s 2009 SPLOST.

The Winters Chapel Road sidewalks is just under a half-mile in length and will be installed on the east side of the road.

At $807,248, CMES Inc. was the lowest of five bidders. Construction will be funded by the 2014 SPLOST Program. In addition to sidewalks, these projects also include curb and gutter and drainage improvements

Two grants to Norcross High Foundation help after-school matters

Two recent grants totaling $22,500 will benefit the Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence. One grant came from  Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia,  for $10,000 grant, while The Waffle House Foundation awarded a $12,500 grant.

Both of these grants have been awarded to help support the NHS Foundation’s After School Matters program – a program that targets academically at-risk ninth and tenth grade students with limited family economic resources.  The mission of the program is to raise the graduation rate and prepare students for a career or college path. The vision of the program is to increase a student’s engagement with school, cultivate talent, lift self-confidence, and decrease the likelihood of risky behaviors.

This year has been the highest revenue-generating year to date for the NHS Foundation for Excellence.  The NHS Foundation has raised more than $220,000, thanks to the generous support of our community donors, our parent supporters, our yearly fundraising Gala, and from numerous grants. The funds raised support Foundation programs such as Classroom Grants, Instructional Funds, Teacher Support and Recognition, as well as next year’s Capital focus, which will be to increase access to technology for all students in the classroom.

We are fortunate to live in a community that values the teachers’ and the administration’s hard work and recognizes their dedication to the students.

Morgan named among new Carter Center councilors

Bartow Morgan Jr., CEO, Brand Group Holdings, has been named among 21 new members of the Board of Councilors of The Carter Center in Atlanta. The Board of Councilors is a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding of The Carter Center and its activities among opinion leaders and the broader community. The announcement brings the Board of Councilors total membership now to 211.

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

By Mitch Albom

Reviewed by Karen Harris, Stone Mountain  |  Eddie has spent his entire life at Ruby Pier Amusement park.  Now, on his 83rd birthday he believes his life has meant nothing. When Eddie dies trying to save a little girl from a falling cart, he finds himself in the afterlife.  It is here that he meets the five people that will explain the mystery and meaning of his life.  From chance encounters, lifelong relationships, and even strangers never met, Eddie learns that even tiny events can have meaning and can impact others.  A poignant story that shows that even humble and unassuming existence has an impact on the human family.  A title worth having at one’s bedside to review and reflect upon regularly.

An invitation: what books, restaurants, movies or web sites have you enjoyed recently? Send us your recent selection, along with a short paragraph (100 words) as to why you liked this, plus what you plan to visit or read next. –eeb

Georgia’s southern boundary line difficult to establish over years

(Continued from previous edition)

Although numerous descriptions of Georgia’s changing boundaries had been written since the colony’s founding in 1732, almost 70 years passed before any of the lines were actually surveyed. With the signing in 1795 of the Pinckney Treaty, in which Spain and the United States agreed on their common border, President George Washington asked surveyor Andrew Ellicott to travel to Natchez, on the Mississippi River, and meet with a Spanish team to survey the boundary line. This line extended from the Mississippi River eastward to the Chattahoochee River, moved down that river to its junction with the Flint River, and then followed a direct line east to the headwaters of the St. Marys River.

Ellicott and a 50-member surveying team arrived in Natchez in February 1797 and spent a year trying to get the Spanish to begin the survey. Finally, in May 1798, the U.S. and Spanish surveying teams met at the 31st latitude at the Mississippi River and began their work. By mid-September 1799 the teams had surveyed 381 miles of the line and were at the Chattahoochee River. Remaining to be surveyed was the portion of the line from the junction of the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers to the headwaters of the St. Marys River.

Because of problems with the Seminole Indians, who were unhappy with the United States and Spain marking a boundary line through their territory, the survey of the next 155 miles was abandoned. The teams split into two, with half walking from the mouth of the Flint River to the village of St. Marys, while Ellicott and 20 others took the equipment and all of his surveying paperwork on a 40-ton schooner and sailed around Florida. Both teams safely met at St. Marys in early December 1799.

The group decided to mark only the headwaters of the St. Marys River without doing any other surveying. Using canoes, Ellicott and members of the team went up the St. Marys into the Okefenokee Swamp. With no distinct spring as the exact source of the St. Marys, Ellicott made an educated decision about the headwaters’ location and marked it with a large mound of dirt. This location is known as Ellicott’s Mound and is marked today by a U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey disc. Both Ellicott’s location of the headwaters and the unsurveyed Georgia/Florida boundary were the topics of numerous disputes and lawsuits for the 60 years.

In 1819 the United States agreed to purchase West and East Florida from Spain, which was struggling at that time to hold onto its possessions in North America. Established as the Florida Territory in 1822, Florida eventually became a state in 1845. In the decades after the purchase of the territory, at least six attempts were made to prove or disprove Ellicott’s Mound as the legitimate origin of the St. Marys River, and numerous aborted attempts were made to survey Georgia’s southern border.

Finally, in 1859, Georgia and Florida appointed surveyors Gustavus J. Orr and B. F. Whitner, respectively, to complete the survey. The Orr-Whitner line was accepted by Florida in 1861 and Georgia in 1866 as their official boundary, although the outbreak of the Civil War (1861-65) delayed the line’s approval by the U.S. Congress until 1872. The long debate with Florida over Georgia’s southern boundary was finally settled and has not been disputed since.

(To be continued)

Here’s another idyllic spot for you to spend some luxury time

Here’s a beautifully neat photograph for you sleuths to take a crack at for today. Water is always an attraction for a photo mystery. Send in your thoughts to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include your hometown.

Four people recognized last edition’s Mystery Photo, which was sent in by Molly Titus of Peachtree Corners. Dick Goodman of Suwanee was one of four people, and the first in, pinpointing the photo: the Oculus PATH train station at the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York City.  Others  contributing a right answer included Bob Foreman of Grayson; Emmett Clower of Snellville; and George Graf, Palmyra, Va..  Here’s more detail from George: “The World Trade Center Transportation Hub in lower Manhattan is equivalent of having Grand Central, Times Square and Penn Station in one place.  Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the centerpiece of the hub is the Oculus, a cavernous hall that features white steel ribs reaching to the structure’s apex to form a skylight called the Wedge of Light. The skylight will open 22 feet on a nice spring day as well as in observance of 9/11. The expansive space sits on a heated, white Italian marble flooring.  Outside of the heart of transportation hub, steel arches jut from the center of the rib-like structure in a design that appears to be a bird being released from a child’s hands. The design of the most expensive train station is described as a “message of love to the city” inspiring optimism and exemplifying the tenacity to rebuild after the devastating terror attacks. The WTC Transportation Hub will see 250,000 people move through the facility a day.”

Foreman adds more depth: “The view shows the ice rink and the skylight.  The roof of this center resembles in some ways a bird in flight. This building shows what is possible when there is no budget and the architect can do as he pleases.”

GSU, Gwinnett Tech, make getting RN degree much easier

Signing an articulation agreement between schools are Georgia State University President, Dr. Mark Becker, and Gwinnett Technical College President, Dr. D. Glen Cannon that allows Gwinnett Tech’s two-year RN students a smooth transfer of credits to Georgia State to enable them the opportunity to further their studies. The articulation is designed to minimize loss of credit and course duplication when Associate Degree registered nursing students transfer from Gwinnett Tech to Georgia State in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This agreement opens opportunities for Gwinnett Tech registered nursing graduates to continue their education past the associate degree level and earn a four-year degree. Also in the photo are Dr. Indira Tyler, dean, Nursing Sciences, Gwinnett Tech, on the left; and on the right, Dr. Paula Gordon, undergraduate program director, Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing, at Georgia State University.

Opening Reception of “Art Is the Only Way” at The Rectory in Norcross on June 16 from 5-8 p.m.  Featuring the art of Sherry Needle, Lisa Gleim and Fran Miller, the program takes the theme of a quote from Twyla Tharpe: “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” The exhibit continues through July 21. Join the artists for light refreshments and music. RSVP: 678-421-2048.

Meet the Genealogist in Braselton on June 17 at the Library. If you think there is a Revolutionary War patriot in your ancestry, come between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to learn more about the Daughters of the American Revolution. If you have done any research on this possibility or have any documents you want to share about the Revolutionary War, come and join us for a short introduction to this part of history for our nation.

Bluesberry and Beer Festival will be June 17 from 3-10 p.m. in Norcross’ Betty Mauldin Park. This year’s lineup of blues musicians will entertain into the evening and will feature bands from the local blues scene. In addition, Norcross’ downtown merchants and restaurants will be creating signature “Bluesberry” cocktails, desserts, specials and more! The festival is free to attend with special ticketing and pricing for the beer tasting. For more information, visit http://bluesberrybeerfestival.com.

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Eastside Medical Center South Campus Emergency Department, June 22 from 4-7 p.m., 2160 Fountain Drive, Snellville. Take a tour of the new campus department after the ribbon cutting. More info: hope.moeck@hcahealthcare.com.

(NEW) The second annual Ruppert Run 5K will be run on Saturday, June 24, in Lilburn City Park. This year’s race will benefit the Lilburn Police Explorers, the Lilburn Terrace Community, the Lilburn Community Partnership and Wynne Russell Historic House. Ruppert Landscaping is the sponsor. For more information, contact Steve Faber at 770 931-9900.

Free Photography Workshop at Lilburn Library Branch, 4817 Church Street, will take place on June 24, at 2 p.m. Join the Georgia Nature Photographers Association for this informal talk and Q&A photography workshop.  They will provide information about cameras, editing software, and tips for getting better photographs with the equipment you already have. Preceding this in the Lilburn Library, GNPA member Steve Wilkerson will give a talk on macro photography at 10:30 a.m. on June 20.

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Handsy Miniature: Am I a Historian, and of What am I a Historian?

By Doctor Comrade

I’ve always been uncomfortable calling myself a “historian” for a few reasons. It connotes being a professional, of which I am not. I do not make my living doing history; I make it teaching and archiving. Yet I participate in the historian’s craft, which is to say I write about history, I study history, and I participate in the discipline of academic History in an institutional sense. But the label has always felt rather cumbersome to someone like me, who is not only committed to leaving academia but also to democratizing the systems of knowledge that History privileges.

Any label requires performativity. For instance, I wouldn’t call myself an opera singer because I do not sing opera; I wouldn’t call myself a firemen because I don’t pose for risqué calendars. I may be a historian, educated in History more than most people, amateurish without a doubt, but I do spend a majority of my time either learning history or creating it. In this sense, I may be considered a historian because it is a role that I perform through the interrogation, amalgamation, and referentialization of the past in a very particular discipline with similarly particular goals. But even in these terms, I am uncomfortable with that label.

Each semester, when we go around the room on the first day of our seminars and introduce ourselves, I always answer that I am a historian of gender, race, and journalism in twentieth-century America. But to me this is problematic because my theoretical, methodological, ideological, and unconscious dispositions pull me towards fields that are much more complicated than categorizing them as “gender, race, and journalism.”

I study gender. Not women, or men really (though all history until recently has been the history of men), but constructions of womanhood and manhood and the constellation of other values that seem to orbit these two constructed poles. Many theorists and historians have hotly contested the meanings of gender, sex, women, and men, and I partake in this discourse through an examination of the constructions of femininity and masculinity in American culture. Those who practice women’s history, women’s studies, masculinity studies, or a number of other fields can also be said to perform this function, yet I choose history because of the methods I employ to deconstruct the past.

I study race. Not any particular "race," though my work has tended to focus on the black-white binary that I have observed in texts about race, class, gender, and violence in the American media. Though I myself appear to be white, my interpretation of history cannot avoid the topics of race because it would be a tremendous oversight to write about the history of journalism without observing its constructions of race (and class, gender, etc.). History has become the study of intersections of meaning and representation; historians who continue to exclude women, people of color, the working class, and queer voices have been pushed closer to the margins of the field as the holy triumvirate of Race, Class, and Gender has emerged as the predominant modes of study. I would also consider it to be an unforgivable oversight if any historian attempted to write about race without also addressing the intersectional power structures of class and gender as well.

I study the twentieth century, but that seems like a false periodization of my fields. Because you can't simply write about the twentieth century without also considering the nineteenth and eighteenth centuries. And also, I consider my work to have ramifications in the present, so am I also a historian of the twenty-first century? My advisors have resisted allowing me to write history of the twenty-first century because it’s not old enough yet. But I believe I am, and if not for some academic advising, I would be studying the post-9/11 media landscape. I choose to study the history of journalism because, as a discipline, journalism is a fascinating view of contemporary culture and ideology. The sources are easy to find and easy to read, even “against the grain,” as has become the fashion in the social sciences.

I've often heard some women say, "I'm not a feminist, but..." and then they describe a political goal that feminists have sought to attain like equal pay, equal political representation, or reproductive rights. Would I also say "I'm not a historian, but..." and then follow that sentence with examples of historical arguments or literature I've read? Does the term become meaningless when applied to such a broad framework? And would I deprive myself of credibility if I refuse to call myself a historian? For now, I’m content to say that I’m a grad student who studies history, without the pretensions of professionalism or institutionalization.


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Rag Quilt Letters & Numbers Tutorial

In a line

These have become an instant hit in our house! My daughter just hasn’t stopped playing with them (she’s really getting into learning her abc’s and all now).

Teaching Toys

And, my husband like that these don’t hurt his feet like the wooden alphabet blocks she normally will have scattered all around the house. I have many ideas for rag letters in the future. I am going to make a Merry Christmas banner with them for sure and maybe a Happy Birthday one. Here is the quick how to. Mine aren’t firm at all, but if you wanted more stable ones you could add some interfacing to the layers as well. Also, you could add felt as the backing they could stick to a felted board, etc.

What you need:
-Letters to trace (Pattern Here Available for Download Now)

Rag Quilt Letters Pattern Available Now
(Made with batting in middle)

Lower Case Pattern Now Available Here to Download! They are smaller to complement to the larger letters.

Download LowerCase Pattern for Rag Quilt Letters Now
(Made with felt in middle)

And lastly, the numbers pattern is available as well. Download here.

Rag Quilt Numbers Pattern Available for Download
(Made with interfacing in middle)

-Scrap Fabrics for front
-Fabric for back (I used vintage chenille)
-Quilt batting (I used felt on the lower case letters to make it more stiff and interfacing on the numbers.)
-Fabric pen
-Sewing machine, scissors, etc.

1. Print out letters to trace. I used Microsoft Publisher to create the letters and made them all the same size and used the same font. You could do this in Word as well, or Photoshop. You could also just free style it, etc. Cut the letters out.

Printed Out

Trace the letters onto the fabric that you will use for the top.

3. Cut the letters out in square shapes.

The Cutting

. Cut out squares of quilt batting and backing that will be the same size of the letter.

Make a sandwich of the fabrics and quilt batting. Place the back fabric right side down. Then place the piece of interfacing on top of that. Next, place the top fabric right side up. Pin together. Sew on the tracing.

The sandwich

If you desire, you can quilt it or just leave it.

Trim the edges of the three layers. Leave at least 1/4 inch around the edges of the letters.

Raw Edges Clipped and Ready to Wash

Clip the raw edges. Make clips straight into every seam allowance. Stop before you reach the seam allowance.

Throw it in the washing machine and then the dryer. They will come out all raggedy around the edges.

Rag Quilt Letters Tutorial

Playing with her letters

Picking them all out!

It's raining the alphabet!

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  1. says

    What a great idea and fun mix of fabrics. I’m thinking of making a banner out of these when I turn Thomas’s room into a playroom. Thanks!

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    I think this is such a great idea! And kids learn things better when they can use as many of their senses while learning! I’m totally doing this one for my girls. Thanks!

  3. says

    These are just too cool! My oldest knows her ABC’s, but this would be a fun way to learn to read by spelling out words! I’m really going to make these! TFS!!

  4. says

    Hi Jessica! I’ve been a reader of your blog for awhile now. You always have such lovely projects and tutorials! I’m thinking about making these for my niece who is 1 1/2. Do you think this would be age appropriate, or is she too young? I loved the idea! About how big would you say each letter is? I’m worried about not having enough scraps. Thanks!!

    Sarah at http://www.comeandseetheseitz.com

  5. says

    I’ve scoured the Internet for clever, non-obvious (bibs, burp cloths) handmade baby gifts and these are wonderful! Love that you can make the ABC’s, or personalize by spelling a baby’s name.

  6. says

    “…who is 1 1/2. Do you think this would be age appropriate, or is she too young? I loved the idea! About how big would you say each letter is? I’m worried about not having enough scraps.”

    I printed out two letters on a page and they came out at almost 7″ tall and almost 4/5″ wide. You can make them as small as you like, or bigger! My daughter is 23 months and started getting some letters down around 1 1/2. It’s never to early to present letters, numbers, reading, etc. to little ones. They learn so much in their first four years of life.

  7. Anonymous says

    Superb idea!

    Upper case letters may be traditional for tots learning their letters in the US, but lower case makes a lot of sense. The lower case shapes are more distinctive and help more when the time comes for books.

  8. charly says

    That’s a really great idea. Thanks for sharing, I already know a few things I could do this way.

  9. says

    “Wonderful idea, thanks! Would you please tell us what kind of interfacing you used?”

    Thanks for catching this. I meant to write quilt batting, but if making a banner, I would suggest adding a craft interfacing (it’s stiff and will help hold up the letters like a G better).

  10. says

    Thank you for sharing this cool idea! My friends are in baby boom mode and I’ve been looking for interesting gift ideas. Love this one!

  11. says

    I absolutely love these! They are now on my list of what to sew next. These would be a perfect present for my daughter’s preschool teacher, too. Thanks for sharing.

  12. Anonymous says

    May I ask what kind of font you used in Publisher? I have publisher and would love to make some. Thanks

  13. says

    “May I ask what kind of font you used in Publisher?”

    I did it using word art and chose the Arial Black font. I think it’s the default one, but I liked it the best.

  14. Anonymous says

    This is the cutest, most clever idea I’ve come across in a long time. I have many grand nieces and nephews at the ages that would love these. Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial.

  15. says

    I think I’ll have to make a couple of banners! There’s never enough selection in the party store for me. And then they’ll be customizable too!

    Where did you get the clothespins? I’ve been looking for wooden clothespins in stores, and it seems like most stores only sell plastic ones nowadays, if they even sell clothespins at all.

  16. says

    “Where did you get the clothespins?”

    My husband picked them up at a local grocery store (Publix). Does Walmart of Home Depot not have any wooden ones? Interesting. Maybe look in the craft section for some?

  17. says

    These are soooooo awesome!!! I wish I knew a little kid who would use them lol! I’m gonna make them anyways! Thanks for sharing!

  18. says

    Hi Jessica, these are so nice. I’m going to add a link to the instructions from my Web site at About.com. I hope that’s ok. My readers will love these. -Janet Wickell

  19. says

    What a fantastic idea! I am a former teacher, now stay-at-home-momma to a 19-month old little boy. I can’t wait to make these! :)

  20. says

    I just love this! I am visiting from “For The Love Of My Home And Life” and just had to let you know that I am off to my sewing machine right now! :o)
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

  21. says

    Thanks for the tutorial on the rag quilt letters. I think this one is more useful for us and the main thing which i like the most that is the detail explanation how to make them.

  22. says

    I’m working on these now. A Christmas gift for my niece (who is only a few months old right now!) I think I made them a little too small – just 3″ high – but it will do! I’m going to make numbers for her too!

    I’ll post pics to Flickr when I’m done! Thanks for the idea!

  23. says

    These are really cute. Someone gave us a store bought set for my son when he was a younger but I’d really like to make a set for little brother. Much more personal to make it yourself, and you can chose the fabric!

  24. says

    Eighty-seven kinds of brilliant you are. Thank you for sharing–they will be perfect for my boy. And another little pink set for my niece for Christmas. I’ve been looking for a little something to to go with the books she loves and this fits the bill perfectly.

  25. says

    Jessica, Just found your blog and I am loving it. I am working on my letters and having a hard time finding a pen/pencil that will write dark enough so I can see it when I sew the letters. Do you have any suggestions for that? I’ve got light and dark fabrics! Thanks

  26. says

    “I am working on my letters and having a hard time finding a pen/pencil that will write dark enough so I can see it when I sew the letters. Do you have any suggestions for that?”

    For the fabrics I couldn’t see the fabric pencil I had, I just used a ball point pen. But maybe chalk? I know quilters sometimes use soap leftovers to make their quilting lines. It does work and washed right out.

  27. says

    I have been struggling to teach my almost five year old his letter sounds. One of my friends made these letters and referred me to your blog. Thank you for this great tutorial! I can’t wait to get started!

  28. says

    So I just finished mine and posted about them (of course giving you much credit) but I can’t figure out how to post a picture in the flickr group. I guess I am not flickr savvy yet lol

  29. says

    Hi, Jessica! These letters are so adorable! I made one as an applique for a shirt and I would love your thoughts on it…search for me on facebook at Fiddle ‘N’ Bow and check it out in my For the Prince album!

  30. says

    Hi Jessica,

    Thanks so much for the tutorial. I made a Wall Hanging with my first grandson’s name. I wanted something better than the traditional wooden letters, so you inspired me. I posted a picture on your flicker group as well as on my blog. Of course I gave credit to your wonderful idea. Again thank you!

  31. says

    We are adopting a little boy from China and are making a 100 good wishes quilt where 100 people send you a piece of fabric and a wish. This would make a great quilt, and he could learn his ABC’s. I thought I could put 1-9 on it as well! Great idea!

  32. says

    You are so creative and inspiring! I love these letters, what a great idea. I started making some this weekend, but my letters seem to be smaller than yours and I couldn’t figure out how to make them larger with the pdf file. Did you stitch and extra layer around them to make them bigger?

    Thanks again for sharing, so excited to see the end result :)

  33. says

    “Did you stitch and extra layer around them to make them bigger?”

    The sewing line is the exact line of the leters. Maybe you are sewing further in than this? You could make your own letters in Word, Publisher, etc. by using Word Art if you want to make them bigger. Hope it all works out for you :)

  34. says

    Maybe they are the same size and I was just getting confused. Either way I’m almost done and they are looking great! So excited for my daughter to play with them. Thanks again for the tutorial, you have wonderful ideas!

  35. says

    Thanks for the “oohs” and “ahhs” I got at a shower last fall with these.:) And I only did four letters! (“Quin.” I just put pics up on my blog with a link to your tutorial. http://bit.ly/bwPxC6 ) I LOVE the pics of your daughter playing with them! What a fab toy. And a cute kid.:)

  36. Anonymous says

    I’m kind of a beginner so I had to ask- I know you said to throw them all in the wash together when you are done, but do you recommend still washing all the fabrics separately before sewing? Or is washing the fabrics for the first time what helps give them the ‘rag’ effect? Thanks so much, I can’t wait to make them for my daughter!

  37. says

    “I know you said to throw them all in the wash together when you are done, but do you recommend still washing all the fabrics separately before sewing? Or is washing the fabrics for the first time what helps give them the ‘rag’ effect?”

    There is really no reason to wash the fabrics prior. It’s washing them after you have made them and clipped the edges that the wash will make them raggy. The more washed the more raggier. The seam you sewed will keep the fabric from fraying no more than the edges. I only worry about washing the fabrics prior to making clothing, because I don’t want to make something and then it shrink and I can’t wear it any more. :)

  38. says

    Just found this today – thanks so much!!! I’ve got a 2 year old’s birthday party in 2 days and my tutu idea went south (south to the trash can, so sad…). These letters will be a great gift!

  39. says

    Thanks for sharing this idea with your fellow bloggers! What a GREAT idea! I am a mommy of five boys 10,9,7,3 and 1. We’re homeschooling next year and I was looking for some fun ” educational things ” to do for my youngest boys. This is perfect!!! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to tackle these letters and even numbers!

  40. says

    Thanks so much for this really cute idea. :)
    I used pinking shears to cut around the edges and it saved me a bit of time. They still came out frayed in the wash.
    My 2 1/2 yr old son loves letters and calls them all “I’s” or “E’s” or “S’s” so hopefully this will help him get them straight. :)

  41. says

    I LOVE this idea!!! I’m going to try them soon, but I am also interested in these types of fabric letters as bean bags. Have you ever tried these with some sort of filler inside? I’m just curious to hear your thoughts on it. Thanks!

  42. says

    Hey girlie, I saw these when you first posted them and loved them. I came back in search of the post so I could share it on my new blog. So I’ll be linking up. It’s a blog dedicated to early literacy at home and I think these are perfect. Thanks so much!
    Visit sometime http://www.onthelap.blogspot.com

  43. says

    I love these so much that I made some for my son. I teach at a Montessori school and we teach the d’nealian form of the letters, so I made mine in that form. My son loves them! I just posted pics of them on my blog, weareteamreed.blogspot.com

  44. says

    You have a great mind and have come up with a fantastic idea. Just AWESOME! Where were these when my own children were small??? I might have to make some of these for my Granddaughter soon. I LOVE this idea. Thank you so much.

  45. says

    These are so great Thank you for the template I am going to make these instead of sandpaper letters for my 2 year old who only loves fleece. I will add a link to you when I blog it. tammy from middleofthemitten.blogspot.com

  46. says

    “I love the fabric you used for the back. but I can’t find it ANYWHERE. can you please help me!!!!”

    I used vintage chenille which I found on Ebay. Most fabric stores sell new chenille fabric too. It’s usually with the “baby” fabric stuff. Most people use it for blankets. I hope you are able to find some :)

  47. says

    I found your quilt letters a few months ago. the very same day I set out gathering my fabric scraps, cutting out letters, singing zippity do da day! I have two sets of the capital letters and two sets of the lower case, washed, frizzy and done! I enjoyed the entire process!
    thank you for sharing!
    I want to wait to post photos after my niece’s birthday(2yrs. old) in early December.

  48. Anonymous says

    Thank you so much for offering these letters and numbers with the tutorial!!! These will make perfect baby gifts! I appreciate your generosity and your creativeness.
    June – NJ

  49. Sher says

    This is a great project…
    I have a quick question since I am NEW to sewing…
    I made one number (#7 – easiest!), and the quilt batting is sticking out between the last stitch and the edges. Is this correct? I have an eight month old – worried about her putting the batting in her mouth! I am not sure if I cut the batting to wide?

  50. says

    “made one number (#7 – easiest!), and the quilt batting is sticking out between the last stitch and the edges. Is this correct? I have an eight month old – worried about her putting the batting in her mouth! I am not sure if I cut the batting to wide?”

    It does stick out the way I did it. If you are worried, you can just trim the batting before clipping the edges or cut the batting smaller before sewing the three pieces together. It will just take a little more time :)

  51. says

    So cute! I have a question. Did you backstitch at the beginning and end of your stitching or did you pull the thread through and tie a knot? I backstitched and can’t help but think that the threads will come loose someday. Also, I just made a set and wanted to suggest that you trace (backwards) the letters on the fabric that will be the BACKSIDE. That way, you can see it better than on the front of the printed fabric.

  52. says

    “Did you backstitch at the beginning and end of your stitching or did you pull the thread through and tie a knot? I backstitched and can’t help but think that the threads will come loose someday.”

    Yes, I just backstitched. If you do it a few times, it won’t come undone. You could even hold it in place and let it go up and down a few times for even more hold. Great suggestion on the tracing too!

  53. Sharon says

    Finished my alphabet yesterday, it’s so cute and colorful. I would love to send you a picture but I don’t use Microsoft Outlook Express, Facebook nor do I have a Flicker account.

    If you want a pic., and have an alternate e-mail act., just e-mail me and I’ll send it to you.

    On to the numbers !!!!!

  54. says

    Great project! I just wanted to let you know that we featured this project on our Facebook page with almost 12,000 fans. We’d love it if you’d use our Featured Blogger button, available at: http://www.dailycraft.com/thank-you-for-crafting/. Our audience loved the project and we look forward to sharing more from you. Please let us know if you have any questions or projects you’d love us to feature! Thanks!

  55. says

    what does “quilt it” mean? i’m kind of a new sewer…does it mean to sew more lines in the middle of the letters to help keep everything in place? did you quilt yours? can’t wait to get started!!!

  56. says

    Quilting is basically sewing the layers together. I just used straight lines, but some people use free motion quilting. If you search quilting techniques, I’m sure all kinds will show up and you can decide on what you would like to do.

  57. says

    I happened to stumble upon this page a little while ago, and now I am hooked on your blog! There are so many things in your tutorials that I can’t wait to make. I’m kind of new to sewing, but think this would be a good place to start. I can’t wait to work my way up to making the sailor dress!! You are so talented I can’t stand it!

  58. Anonymous says

    To use the patterns, I just print them out on old paper and pin the letters directly onto the fabric and sew along the lines, then tear the paper away. Seems to work fine.

    Also, after washing the letters, they are frayed (naturally) and there are often strings hanging off. I trim them, but do people have to worry about these threads coming off and possibly getting in a child’s mouth when they are washed a second time?

  59. Anonymous says

    Love this idea!! I was just thinking of creative and hands-on ideas for introducing the alphabet to my son. Also, a neat idea to sew onto a quilt. Thank you for sharing this!!

  60. paulette says

    I loved this idea for my granddaughter! I used fat quarters that I found on sale. Also, I made each upper and lower case “match” by using the same fabric. As a teacher, I thought it would help her learn both caes more quickly! Thanks for sharing your idea!

  61. Anonymous says

    I just found these today and LOVE them! Went and got the things I needed… I haven’t sewn in YEARS so I am hoping I can do a half way decent job on them!!!
    Thanks for the great idea!!! My daughter is quite young but I am super excited about making them!

  62. says

    I want to make these as a gift for my soon to be 2 year old granddaughter. I love the idea! I have a couple of questions. How much fraying and loose threads are there after some time of being played with? And what about trimming with a pinking sheers to help with preventing fraying?

    • says

      Hi Gretchen :) Good questions! These are now played with by #2 and I can say neither have ever gotten any threads or batting off. I would suggest cutting close to the seam, so if a child did get some off, it wouldn’t be long or thick pieces. Pinking sheers are a good idea or even sew a zig zag stitch around the edges to encase the raw edges. I was worried about this with my first as she was awful about putting everything in her mouth. At first, I only let her play with them when I was able to sit down with her. Once she got a bit older she could use them whenever, but she really liked them best when we played games with them together.

    • says

      Thanks for your reply! The pinking sheers didn’t work with that many layers. (It may be that mine is dull as it is very old.) I am doing the zig zag edging instead, as you suggested. My concern was not so much for them being put in the mouth but for the overall look and longevity of the letters. So far I love the way they are turning out. I’m about 1/2 done! Thanks again.

    • says

      Thank you for sharing your experience with the sheers :) As for the longevity, ours still look the same. They have been washed a few times too. So glad you are liking the outcome so far :) You are welcome.

  63. says

    Did you snip only the fabric or the felt too? Also, any advantage to using felt versus batting on the capital letters? Also, did you cut the batting just size of letter or larger like the fabric pieces. I’m a new to sewing so I have lots of questions.

    • says

      Hi Corrie :) I snipped the fabric and felt. The batting just makes it softer and the felt makes it firmer. I liked both ways. I cut the batting larger like the fabric pieces, although, you could do smaller and maybe try to avoid it sticking out on the edges. I just didn’t want to put that extra work into it ;) And please, feel free to ask as many questions as you need.

  64. says

    Hope this isn’t duplicated:

    Considering felt for capital letters too? Any reason to using batting instead? Did you snip felt or only fabric edges? Finally, (Sorry new to sewing) did you cut batting to just size of letter or same square size as fabrics? Thannks LOVE LOVE this…Christmas idea.

  65. Danielle says

    I love this idea! I’m starting to make them right now, but it’s difficult for me because I’m a beginner sewer. But I refuse to give up!

  66. Anonymous says

    Sewing fabric letters and numbers are my first project using ideas and instructions found on Pinterest. Your tutorial, with

    it’s clear instructions and wonderful photos are just what I needed! I hope the babies in our extended family will enjoy

    playing with the ones I make as much as your precious little one appears to have done. Happy Holidays!

  67. Anonymous says

    I recently did a quilt for one of my granddaughters. I used the alphabet theme and used fabric for each piece with pictures of something starting with that letter, ie A with apple fabric, B with balloons. I think I have enough scraps to do the same with your letters. What a great idea…..

  68. Bonnie says

    These are gorgeous! So simple yet such a talented idea you had. Thanks so much for sharing your pattern t make these wonderful learning gifts for kids!

  69. says

    Hi, I love these and am making the upper case letters this weekend! Super excited. I was also looking at making the lower case letters, but how did you deal with the dots above the i and j? Did you just leave connecting fabric between them or omit the dots all together? Thanks again for the wonderful tutorial!

  70. says

    To those who made these – what did you find was the best way to get the center pieces out of letters like B, A, O .. etc. I’m having a rough time getting them to look nice. Tried regular scissors and Exacto knife but its not looking too hot

  71. says

    What size of batting did you use? (1/4, 1/2, etc…) Also, I found cheap muslin with batting attached, kind of like the back of a quilt, and wondered if it would make it easier to just sew the fabric to the front of that and eliminate one step… any suggestions?

  72. Anonymous says

    I’m right in the middle of making a whole uppercase set for my daughter. I’m using fun cotton prints/bright solids for the top side and some bright fleece for the back. Each vowel has the same color combo and the rest of the letters will be an alternating pattern of 3 other color combos. As for sewing, I have just been putting the paper pattern piece right on top of the fabric and then gently removing the paper afterwards. Thanks for the idea! I’m having so much fun with it :)

  73. Anonymous says

    I am working on two sets of these for my 2 and 3 year old niece and nephew. I’m pleasantly surprised at how quickly I am getting them done. I am gonna have to make another set for my baby, though I am contemplating placing the baby-safe crinkle paper in some of mine! Question, have you made them bigger than the pattern? For some reason the ones in the pic look slightly larger than the ones in the pics, but maybe because the girl is young the letters seem like they’d be bigger?

    • says

      Crinkle paper would be fun! I have only made them using the pattern I share. The only thing I can think of is if you are opening it in something other than Adobe Acrobat to view and it’s shrinking it. I know that the preview on Mac computers messes up sizing and pattern makers are always saying make sure to print it out when it is open in Adobe. So maybe that is what it is? You can always create your own letters very quickly using word art in Word and make them any size you like :) Just use a boxy font to make for easier cutting.

  74. says

    I love these letters and am making them for my grandson’s second birthday. Do you have a pattern for the cute bag shown holding the letters? I’m so excited to see them and have a fun project for these cold winter days.

    • says

      Hi :) I actually don’t have a bag for them, but many people have sewed one up to hold them. I have seen many people create a simple drawstring bag for them. If you do an internet search for “drawstring bag tutorial” I know you will find one that will be perfect :)

  75. Kandi Traxel says

    WOW, look at the age of this original post, but look at us still finding it! These are PRECIOUS! I babysit for a 4 year old, and it would take me a while to make all of these (and I can’t sew very well in a circle, so I may have to do mine more squared off) but I could SOOOOO make these for her birthday or for next Christmas. Take my time, give me some room for trial and error, that sort of thing. Or make her one of her name for the playroom she is getting here. I have a friend having a baby. Once she gets a name picked out, I would LOVE to make her these letters, and make a banner for her nursery! ADORABLE!

  76. Kandi Traxel says

    “Who am I at 48″…I was just thinking, what if you bought an inexpensive canvas tote and then make a colorful matching liner for the bag. Once he is “too old” for the letters, the bag would be a great book tote or overnight bag! Or even a “green” grocery bag for mom :)

  77. Jain Morrissey says

    I was looking for letter templates as I’m making bunting for my friend’s daughter’s room and I wanted to personalise it. She’s 18 months old – the daughter, not my friend – and they’ve just moved to a new house. I came across your tutorial and now I have another project to make for her 2nd birthday, what a good idea! I also have a friend who does quilting and has small grandchildren, so I passed the link on to her. The word is spreading around the south London area now…… Thank you so much!

    • Jessica says

      Awww how sweet! Thank you for sharing :) The letters I made have now been passed down to my youngest and she’s loving them now.

  78. Serenity says

    I realize this is an old post but I really want to make this asap. I’m new to sewing and would really appreciate a detailed supply list. I dont want to buy too much or too little fabric, for example(and no, I don’t already have scraps because I don’t sew). It’s also greatly appreciated if you would let me know of the least expensive place to purchase items needed. I want it to hold out, so quality is a must. But of course I don’t want to break the bank either. And I guess it would be smart to say how much I want: I would like 2 sets of capital, lower case, and numbers 0-9. So I guess that’s 4 sets in total and about 124 “pieces”.
    Thanks in advance.

  79. Mary says

    If you wanted to put a little money into it you could buy fabric with a print that goes with each letter. For example use fabric with airplanes to make the letter A. Fabric with balls on it for the letter B. Make the lower case letter from the same fabric to help them learn that they go together.

  80. Chris says

    I saved this post years ago to my Pinterest board and printed out the pdfs today. Will be making them for my two small great granddaughters (Riley 17 months and Haylie 5 days). Of course that will lead to bunches of sets because once my granddaughter-in-law shows them to her sister military wives I always get a call with orders. I’m sure my little girls will get many happy hours playing with them. Thanks so much!

    • Jessica says

      That’s so cool :) I’m glad you are able to use it. After all these years my kids still play with them! -jess

  81. Dayle says

    I am making flannel stuff sacks for my grandsons, and will make “Merry Christmas” to put in one bag, and “Happy New Year” for the other. I am using leftover flannel from their cousin’s quilt I made a few years back. :) Great directions, thanks so much!!

  82. Lynn Maylone says

    I had this tutorial pinned on pinterest and decided to make them for my granddaughters second birthday. What a great way to use up scraps!! Thank you for sharing this.

  83. Kendra says

    Has anyone tried these without quilting them? How did they turn out? Trying to decide if I should learn this new skill for them or if they will hold up without it.

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