Beautiful Quilts!

Here is a photo of Flossine Schrader as she told the story of the Underground Railroad quilts. Pictured below are samples of many quilts she brought to show to our Southern Region IEAFCS group. Most everything is made from scraps that were donated to the Thrift Store in Pinckneyville.

Amazing what you can do with scraps and left overs!

Southern Region Meets

Southern Region IEAFCS met with Joyce Pyatt recently. The group enjoyed catching up on Extension news, discussion of insurance and benefits changes, and a delicious lunch. Thanks to Joyce and Milly Kaiser, and Joyce's husband, Paul, for hosting.

After lunch Flossine Schrader presented a very interesting program on Quilts and their role in the communications of the Underground Railroad. Every design meant something whether it was a bears paw, a crossroads, or the drunkards path. Flossine had over a dozen quilt blocks to illustrate her talking points. Here is a sample of most of them.

Flossine also showed many quilts she has made from scraps and remnants. They are now beautiful creations. Photos of these will be in a future blog.

Those attending the meeting were Janet Burnett, Mary Lou Garbe, Joy Richey, Milly Kaiser, Joyce Pyatt, and Ruby Lingle. Milly's sister, Kathy, was also a guest.

Condolences to Bev Combs and Her Family

Brian Lee Combs, age 41, of Marshall, IL passed away at 7:39 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in the Paris Community Hospital in Paris, IL.

He was born on November 6, 1971 in Terre Haute, IN to Charles and Beverly (Alwardt) Combs. He was formerly employed as a fabricator at Pretium in Paris, IL. He also loved hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and sports.

Brian is survived by one son, Lee Combs, one daughter, Megan Combs, his mother, Beverly Combs, and one brother, Mike Combs, all of Marshall. He is also survived by his father, Charles Combs, of Greenville, and a grandfather, Danis Combs, of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by two grandmothers and one grandfather.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday June, 2, 2013 at the Pearce Funeral home in Marshall, IL with Bob Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Zion Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:00-7:00 Saturday evening at the funeral home. For those wishing to send a memorial, contributions may be made to the Clark County 4-H Foundation.

Our thoughts are with you Bev!