Quilting Bee by Lynde Mott

Quilting Bee by Lynde MottAbout this Image: Verily I say, [wo]men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;. Doctrine and Covenants 58: 27 I absolutely love the idea of a quilting bee. The opportunity to combine women, work, children, friendship, family, community and some good gossip in one gathering is just fabulous. The setting is Kirtland in the mid 1830s and the clothing and surroundings

representing the eternal nature of the work of the Lord

the shepherds said one to another

It is a testament to his character and worthiness to be the steward and protector of this holy family

and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth

Rainbow Sky panoramic

delight in the midst of work

that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: - 1 Peter 2:29

saying: This thing is a similitude of the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father

have built a home in Pleasant Grove

Purple Sky

On the city’s highest hill sits the magnificent Nauvoo Temple the pinnacle of the early pioneers love and devotion to their city and their God

But the day soon cometh that ye shall see me