Stitching project to recreate Star-Spangled Banner
It’s a rare day when Baltimore-area quilter Joan Zelinka does not stitch. So she’s pleased to be part of a project kicking off Thursday, July 4 that will recreate the flag with “broad stripes and bright stars” that flew during the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that later […]
Giant cherry pie for the 4th of July
Getting ready to celebrate July 4th? The folk in the tiny town of George, Washington are. Their 4th of July Celebration at the George Community Hall includes the Cherry Bomb Run, the Line-Dancing Grannies, a parade, a classic car show and, at 8 feet by 8 feet, the World’s Largest Cherry Pie, baked by a […]