In 1584, Elizabeth I granted a charter to Sir Walter Raleigh, for whom the North Carolina state capital is named, for land in present-day North Carolina (then part of the territory of Virginia). This was the second American territory which the English attempted to colonize. Raleigh established two colonies on the coast in the late 1580s, but both failed. The fate of the “Lost Colony” of Roanoke Island remains one of the most widely debated mysteries of American history and they are still actively researching its history today. Virginia Dare, the first English child to be born in North America, was born on Roanoke Island on August 18, 1587; Dare County is named for her.
Author: Lyn_Brown
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Quilters By The Sea, Thursday August 20
I’ll be speaking tomorrow, Thursday night, August 20 at Quilters By The Sea quilt guild in Long Beach. QBS is a wonderful guild and I hope you’ll be able to join us if you live nearby. -
Clue 3: 2015 Solitaire Mystery Quilt
It was a hot weekend here in Yorba Linda, California. 108 degrees! That’s hot enough for me! Tho I’ve been working on a special project (which will be revealed later…) I wanted to be sure to get this next clue posted.
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2015 Pillows: July… Whale!
Summertime and the living is easy! So easy… that I forgot to do our July pillow!
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The States Of Modern: New York
I was born in New York. Tho my parents never lived there (they lived in Jersey) I can technically claim New York City as my hometown.
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2015 Solitaire Mystery Quilt: Clue Two
Are you ready? Today I am posting the second clue in our 2015 Solitaire Mystery. I promised you simple…
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Last Day Of Our Christmas In July Sale
All good things must come to an end! Today Sunday, August 9 is our last day of our Christmas In July Sale on Craftsy. You Gotta Check it out!
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The States Of Modern: New Mexico
New Mexico has a nickname of The Land of Enchantment. And why not?
From the grandeur of the Chihuahuan Desert to the magnificent Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico boasts a diverse history along with bustling cities and thriving arts and culture community. -
Clue 1: 2015 Solitaire Mystery Quilt
The day has finally arrived. What day? The day when the First Clue of our Summer 2015 Solitaire Mystery Quilt is revealed!
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Thank You! Inland Empire Quilt Guild
I had a blast this week visiting the Inland Empire Quilt Guild. This charming little guild meets twice a month in Corona, California.