Foodie Blog Hop

  Hello everyone. Are you ready to journey with Carla (our host),and the other bloggers as we enter the Foodie Blog Hop. Today is the first day, and here in Canada we are celebrating Victoria Day, Queen Victoria's birthday.  That seems like a fine time to share ideas and items made with the foodie theme

As part of our Cumberland Quilt Guilds activities ,we were asked to make two placemats, one suitable for a man, and one for a woman. These are to be given to two care homes in our county. Most of the residents are of senior age, sort of like me. I thought about some fabric I bought on a whim a few years ago, and decided it would be just what would fill the bill for this request. The fabric is based on the episode of Lucy and Ethel at the chocolate factory

I'm not sure how many of you would remember the I Love Lucy series that was on television, 
Well,I Love Lucy premiered on October 15, 1951 and aired on Monday nights at 9pm EST until its 179th episode aired on May 6, 1957. There are 181 episodes total—including the pilot episode and a Christmas special.






Well I was just 5 years old when it premiered, but like many of my era, we all knew and were entertained by the antics on the show.
I wanted to carry the theme through to the backing, so I dug out this piece of chocolates fabric, and used it for backs and bindings. I think these will inspire some old memories for the residents. I had enough to make 4 placemats, so that is exactly what I did.

I hope they bring a smile and a bit of nostalgia to those who receive them. I can remember my mom and grandmas enjoying all the episodes.





Now I hope you are able to visit all the bloggers this week, enjoy their work and that your own creative spark will shine a little brighter.

Here's the list again :                                 Monday, May 23rd

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Tuesday, May 24th


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Thursday, May 26th


Thanks for taking time from your day to visit with me. Be kind, and help when you can
Living in the moment
Lynn

Comments

  1. Lianne makes stuff23 May 2022 at 05:26

    I loved that show and you made a lovely quilt too

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    1. lynn23 May 2022 at 07:12

      Thanks Lianne, it brings back memories

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  2. Vicki in MN23 May 2022 at 08:33

    Cute placemats. We watched many I Love Lucy shows, but I guess they were all reruns!

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    1. lynn23 May 2022 at 13:44

      Thanks Vicki. You were younger than the originals, but first runs or reruns, there was some good laughter medicine in some of those shows. When my husband saw me making those mats, he wistfully asked me to keep an eye out for "Leave it to Beaver" fabric, as that was his fav show as a kiddo.

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  3. Elizabeth Coughlin23 May 2022 at 08:52

    Love the placemats and the I Love Lucy theme!

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  4. Lori Smanski23 May 2022 at 10:26

    a wonderful idea. I loved "I Love Lucy". She was such a tickle

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    1. lynn23 May 2022 at 13:46

      She sure was Lori. Some of the facial expressions were enough for me to be laughing out loud.

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  5. Inflorescencedesigns23 May 2022 at 10:26

    Your placemats will receive much love at the care homes. Whoever gets them is certainly lucky. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. lynn23 May 2022 at 13:47

      Thanks. I'm hoping that they will give some light and pleasure.

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  6. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio23 May 2022 at 10:38

    I loved watching I Love Lucy. While I wasn't born when the show first aired, I must have watched the reruns of the show dozens of times in the past. The chocolate factory was one of my favorite episodes too. Someone will be the lucky recipient of that placemat.

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    1. lynn23 May 2022 at 13:48

      Daryl, I guess Lucy and that merry band were a classic. We too have seen many of the episodes numerous times. Thanks for visiting today.

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  7. Carol Swift23 May 2022 at 10:57

    I have so many memories of Lucy's shows. My favorite was her in the chocolate factory with Ethel. I'm sure those care home residents will love these pretty placemats. Thanks for sharing, Lynn!

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    1. lynn23 May 2022 at 13:50

      I'm sure hoping they will awaken fun and laughter in someone's heart. Thanks for your visit Carol.

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  8. Karrin Hurd23 May 2022 at 11:44

    Adorable placemats. I remember I Love Lucy, and I loved the chocolate factory episode, plus I remember one where they were stomping grapes to make wine. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  9. lynn23 May 2022 at 13:53

    Both of those episodes were memorable Karrin. I loved watching the grape stomping part in the wine episode, and the memory of Lucy and Ethel madly grabbing chocolates off the assembly line in the factory, was just too much! I'm so happy you could stop in for a visit today, Thanks

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  10. Kathleen23 May 2022 at 15:32

    I remember those episodes, but I was surprised by the dates. I must have been watching reruns when I was young...or maybe it was the next version of the show....who knows. Great job on those placemats and I am sure the recipients will love them.

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  11. Quilting Gail23 May 2022 at 17:18

    The I Love Lucy placemats are perfect for seniors! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. lynn24 May 2022 at 20:51

      I'm glad you like them Gail. I do too. Thanks for stopping in.

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  12. Carla23 May 2022 at 21:36

    The chocolate factory is the only episode I really remember, but it was soooooo funny. It must have been a rerun at one time. Love that you made these placemats with that great fabric. So fun!

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    1. lynn23 May 2022 at 22:31

      Thanks Carla. I'm glad this brought a remember smile for you. There were many funny episodes

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  13. LJ23 May 2022 at 21:47

    I still laugh and smile whenever I see a "I Love Lucy Show" even if I've seen it a dozen times. Loved that episode at the chocolate factory with Lucy (& Ethel) stuffing those chocolates in their mouths and their bras - anywhere possible. I'm laughing just thinking about it. The placemats would be wonderful for remembering and I think the backing you used was absolutely perfect.

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    1. lynn24 May 2022 at 20:46

      Your memories made my smile appear right away. Lucy had that effect. Thanks for joining me for a few minutes. I appreciate it.

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  14. Karen's Korner24 May 2022 at 00:32

    I am a big "I Love Lucy" fan and remember that scene in the chocolate factory very well. Nice work with the placemats.

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    1. lynn24 May 2022 at 20:47

      Thanks for stopping in, and for your kind comments.

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  15. Leah24 May 2022 at 08:45

    These are fun. I remember watching Lucy in the chocolate factory. It was hilarious.

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    1. lynn24 May 2022 at 20:48

      I'm happy that you like them and that you are enjoying the memory. Thanks for visiting.

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  16. Sharon24 May 2022 at 09:06

    That's my favorite episode from "I Love Lucy"! I've never been much of a TV watcher, but I did enjoy that show. Your quilted place mats will be treasured. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. lynn24 May 2022 at 20:48

      Thanks Sharon. I'm hoping that they will create some smiles and memories for the recipients.

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  17. Carol24 May 2022 at 09:43

    Neat placemats! You/Someone will enjoy using them! We watched I Love Lucy faithfully when I was growing up.

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    1. lynn24 May 2022 at 20:50

      Thanks for your visit Carol. I have had some fun making them, and now am hoping to give pleasure to others.

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  18. sue s24 May 2022 at 11:37

    Oh, yes, I remember Lucy! Great fabric choices.

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    1. lynn24 May 2022 at 20:54

      I guess the fabric choice was serendipity. Sometimes you buy something on a whim, and then if all works out well, you find a perfect spot to use it.Other times it might sit on the shelf forever. I'm glad this one worked out.

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  19. Danice G24 May 2022 at 19:42

    I also remember I Love Lucy. That chocolate factory was one of the funniest episodes. The fabric is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. lynn24 May 2022 at 20:55

      Danice, thanks for taking the time to visit, and to say some kind words. It feels good.

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  20. Anorina @SameliasMum24 May 2022 at 20:41

    I loved watching I Love Lucy when I was younger. Great fabrics and a fun project.

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  21. lynn24 May 2022 at 20:56

    It was definitely a show that my family watched. I have also watched some of my favourite episodes in reruns. It was a fun project, and I'm happy to say, one that will get lots of use.

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  22. tink's mom24 May 2022 at 22:27

    Definitely a terrific choice of fabrics both front and back. That episode was just hysterical. I'm sure your intended recipients will eat their dinners with a smile.

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  23. lynn25 May 2022 at 07:56

    Thanks for your kind comment. This was a fun project.

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  24. beaquilter25 May 2022 at 17:08

    the best episode EVER where her and Ethel stuff their faces with chocolate!!

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    1. lynn28 May 2022 at 16:56

      And the look on their faces as they were madly trying to catch up was priceless. Thanks for visiting with this nostalgic moment.

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  25. Siouxzq64@gmail.com25 May 2022 at 17:17

    Fun memories, and those of us that are a wee bit younger got to experience it later in life as reruns. Great fabric, and fun backing too!

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    1. lynn28 May 2022 at 16:57

      I think it did end up being multigenerational, and that is great. We all like to be entertained and Lucy was certainly a master in that area. I'm so glad you stopped in for a visit.

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  26. Carol Andrews28 May 2022 at 16:12

    What perfect fabric to inspire some nostalgia in both all of us and the recipients of your sweet 😉 gift. That was the est episode of Lucy. I’m gigling just thinking of it Lynn. 😄

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    1. lynn28 May 2022 at 16:59

      Yes, Carol, it does make me smile still after all of this time. There was an innocence in that humour, and I think we all felt it. I'm so glad you stopped in to visit and share a kind comment

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