Sew On The Go by Michelle Renee Hiatt

  Van Morrison Star is Clue #6! Van Morrison Star- Moda's Eufloria In 1993, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Van Morrison and stated, “Consistent. Steadfast. Enigmatic. Van Morrison is an artist in the purest sense.  Van Morrison’s body of work is one of outstanding quality and quantity. His songs are like the incantation of a mystic, bewitching listeners with intricate lyrics and that unforgettable voice.”   Sir George Van Morrison, known professionally as Van Morrison, is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter. In the early 1960s Van Morrison was part of the “Them” band prior to breaking out on his own in 1967.  His first solo album was actually released without his knowing.  He recorded 8 songs expecting them to be released as 4 singles, but his record company had other plans.  One of those songs was “Brown Eyed Girl” which was later released as a single and made it to #10 on the US Billboard Chart.  His most-played song, “Brown Eyed Girl”, remained on the top 40 charts for 1

 Johnny Cash Star is Clue #5 Johnny Cash Star - Moda's Nutmeg In 1992, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Johnny Cash and stated “Johnny Cash had all the qualities of a country legend: a rich life, a keen instinct for storytelling and an unflinching eye on the world around him.” It is said that Cash’s humble beginnings made him an authentic storyteller whose plainspoken narrative song spoke to the American everyman.  He wrote songs prolifically but never carelessly. Each one of his songs seemed to capture a deeper truth and resonated with the working man.  12 years earlier, in 1980, Johnny Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.   Johnny Cash had 13 #1 Billboard Country hits between the years 1956 and 1976, with 42 of his songs being featured on the Billboard Hot 100 list.  “A Boy Named Sue” achieved the #2 spot and remained there for 12 weeks.  “Ring of Fire”, my husband’s favorite, made it to the #17 spot and remained there for 13 weeks.  When designing this b

 The Heart of Rock and Roll Mystery's Clue #4 is the Four Tops Star! Four Top's Star Moda's Eufloria  Four Top's Star Moda' Nutmeg

 Clue #3 is the Beatles Star! The Beatles Star - Moda's Eufloria In 1988, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Beatles, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison.  Their introduction stated, “The Fab Four; John, Paul, George, and Ringo, no last names needed, kick started the British Invasion in the US”.  The Beatles formally formed in Liverpool in July 1960, previously known as the Quarrymen, but changed their name to first the “Silver Beatles” and then the “Beatles” in tribute to Buddy Holly and the Crickets.  The Beatles are regarded as the most influential band of all time.   The Beatles produced 13 Studio Albums and one compilation.  They had 20 # 1 hits and 34 Top 10 hits on the Billboard charts.  Not only did they have top songs, but several of their songs, such as “Hey Jude” (19 Weeks) and “Come Together” (16 Weeks) remained top songs for months on the charts.  The Beatles officially broke up on April 10, 1970.  While designing this block, I though

  Clue #2 is Marvin Gaye Star! In 1987, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Marvin Gaye and stated, “Gaye’s singing nurtured the soul, both the audience’s and his own”.  Marvin Gaye embarked on his solo career in 1962, having already played drums for Smokey Robinson and the Miracles as well as other Motown acts. In  Marvin Gaye Star - Moda's Nutmeg Marvin Gaye Star - Moda's Euflora

 Welcome!  Clue #1 of the Heart of Rock and Roll is Elvis Presley Block! Elvis Presley Star - Moda's Eufloria In 1986, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Elvis Presley and called him “the undisputed King of Rock and Roll.” In 1986, at the induction, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stated Elvis held the record for the most Top 40 hits with 104 and the most Top 10 hits with 38. Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935.  He grew up surrounded by gospel music.  He died at the age of 42, of a heart attack at Graceland on Aug. 16, 1977.   When designing this block, I thought of all my favorite Elvis songs, and many of them include “Love”, so I surrounded the Ohio Star with Hearts.  My favorite Elvis song is “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, which was released in 1961 on his Blue Hawaii Album.  Elvis Presley Star - Moda's Nutmeg My Fabric Selections: Moda's Eufloria & Moda's Nutmeg My paper plates - Remember to take your time and think about the best way t