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September 11- Amber Waves of Grain

Photo by Pixaby Today's Kona cotton color of the day is Amber. When I think of Amber, the first thing that comes to mind is the opening vesre in the song America the Beautiful: Oh beautiful, for spacious skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majesties,Above the fruited plain! I grew up in rural Illinois… Continue reading September 11- Amber Waves of Grain

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September 10th – Lapis

Photo by Pixaby Today's Kona Cotton color of the day is Lapis. Lapis is a medium to dark blue with hints of purple underneath. Lapis Lazuli, Lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone and prized for it's intense color, according to Britannica.com. I don't have a lot to say,… Continue reading September 10th – Lapis

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September 9th- Bison

Photo by Pixaby Today's Kona cotton color of the day is Bison. So about a year ago I went to visit my son and his girlfriend in St. Louis, Mo. Being the good son that he is he took me to a couple of local quilts shops. At first they were both going to sit… Continue reading September 9th- Bison

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September 8th – Baby Blue

Photo by Pixaby Today's Kona Cotton color of the day is Baby Blue. This light blue is often designated as a color symbol for boys, whereas baby or light pink is the designated color for girls, with yellow, green, white and lavender considered gender neutral. Well, don't get me started on colors, but I will… Continue reading September 8th – Baby Blue