Peace & Plenty.  That's the perfect block for this time of year... at least in the non-Canadian Colonies.  While Thanksgiving is celebrated in many countries around the world, it's always the fourth Thursday of November.  Tomorrow.

Just for fun - Thanksgiving has been observed on the fourth Thursday in November per federal legislation enacted in 1941.  It has been an annual tradition in the United States by presidential proclamation since 1863 and by state legislation since colonial times. Historically, Thanksgiving has traditionally been a celebration of the blessings of the year, including the harvest.  It marks the beginning of what we call the "Holiday Season".

The prints are: the gold is Rue Indienne by French General, the red is Fern Hill by Jan Patek, the background is Snowberry by 3 Sisters and the blues are from Fern Hill, Alice's Scrapbag by Barbara Brackman, Snowberry and a few others.

Tammy's Peace & Plenty block is perfectly suited for her fall color palette.

The wonderful "red maple" print is from Posh Pumpkins and the light is from... dare I say it... Tammy's "historical collection".

CLICK HERE for the link to Block 38 - Peace & Penny.

Peace & Plenty in Fig Tree - the prints are from Strawberry Fields Revisited, Farmhouse and Chestnut Street.  The background is a new favorite, it's from the "coming soon" Regency Blues by Christopher Wilson-Tate.  It has a beautiful cream-ivory tone that makes it a great background for collections from Fig Tree, Minick & Simpson, and anything where you don't want a white background.  

Question of the Week ~ What is your favorite family Thanksgiving tradition?  Turkey?  Favorite pie?

My brother calls it inviting "holiday orphans" to dinner - folks who find themselves alone on the holiday, whether because they're in town on business, have family traveling, or simply find themselves contemplating a microwave Thanksgiving dinner.  It started with our Dad, his work meant that there were usually business associates who found themselves in town on the holidays, often from other countries.  He'd invite them to come to dinner, sometimes driving into the city - San Francisco - to fetch them from hotels.  My brother said it best - at it's core, Thanksgiving is about being thankful, expressing gratitude.  No matter where you are, who you're with, there is reason to be thankful.

Turkey?  Always.  From roasted to brined, stuffed and not, I think we've tried most of the variations.  My preference is probably roasted, using a recipe by Tyler Florence - Split-Breast Roasted Turkey.  But since I'm not cooking this time, my brother has ordered a smoked turkey, and I've heard mention of a fried turkey as well.

Pie!  My favorite is Pecan Pie, though I can really only eat a few bites.  A local fancy grocery store had a Honey Balsamic Vinegar Blueberry pie for a few years that was to. die. for. good... but alas, it's gone away.  My brother?  He loves berry pies so I think that's on the menu.  And Pumpkin.  Because it's just not Thanksgiving without it... though I really prefer Sweet Potato Pie.

Mostly I'm just there for the cranberry sauce, stuffing and mashed potatoes.  And gravy, of course.

Just in case you missed it - CLICK HERE for the link to Block 38 - Peace & Penny.

Don't forget that there is a Blockheads Archive with links to all of the published blocks and blog posts.

That's it for today, November 22.  Be sure to visit Lisa, Lynne, Jo and Jan to see their blocks and what other good things they might have made:

• Lynne’s Blog / Facebook / Website
• Betsy’s Blog / Facebook / Instagram
• Jo’s Blog / Instagram
• Jan’s Blog / Website
• Lisa’s Blog / Website / Instagram

And don’t miss the blocks being posted to #modablockheads on Instagram and Facebook.  The colors, styles of fabric and block variations are wonderful.

If you're not already a member, you can still join the Moda Blockheads Facebook group.  It's a busy group with lots of tips, suggestions and support.

Happy Blockhead Wednesday!

And Happy Thanksgiving!