Red, White & Blue

As you are all aware, the upcoming Republican Convention is being held in Tampa.   A lot of the local businesses are gearing up for the increase in tourists that are expected in the coming weeks because many of those attending the convention are staying in hotels on our beaches.   Just a couple blocks from our house is Flying Needles, a needlepoint and knitting store where women go to sit and stitch as well as to purchase more supplies.  

Diane, the owner, is always changing the display in her window and for the next few weeks she has put in red, white and blue items.   Last week while I was knitting with the ladies, she asked if I could make one of the pincushions with a painted clay flower saucer as it's base.   I went home and dug thru my stash to see what patriotic prints I could find and this was the final result.

No matter your political persuasion, this is most definitely an interesting year to be an observer of all things political.  So put on your red, white and blue and remember to go out and vote.  Our Founding Fathers put it all on the line so we could have these privileged freedoms.

Flag Waver,
Debbie