March Project Results

Taking the idea of the Celtic Cross and putting it onto a patch. I decided after doing this one that all of my projects would be patches so that they can be put together at the end of the year. Typically, I'm not much of an applique person, but I think it works. I wanted something that celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Every year at Easter, we celebrate the death, burial and the resurrection of Jesus. Without Him, we would have no chance of reconciling with God.

The next is the inspiration for April.

What struck me about the photo is not the view, but the tree hanging on the side of the cliff to catch all the sunlight. Letchworh is a heavily wooded area, and the trees must compete for sunlight and soil.

This is a photo from Letchworth Park in Western NY. It's called the Grand Canyon of the East (course, there's one in PA, and I imagine most Eastern States have at least one). Our canyon is created by the Genesee River which starts in the mountains of Northern Pennsylvania.  At the start of the river, the elevation is 2,240 feet; by the time the river reaches Lake Ontario the elevation is 256 feet. Because of the 1,984 feet drop in elevation, the Genesee River creates some spectacular waterfalls. Within Letchworth there are three falls: Upper, Lower and Middle; in Rochester, NY, through which the river flows, there is another set of falls. The falls on the Genesee River aren't nearly as wide as those on the Niagara, but they are beautiful.

Here's another photo from Letchworth.

The river is down below all of the trees.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day there is a carload entrance fee, but during the remainder of the year, it is free to enter. In addition to the great views, there are hiking and biking trails, horse trails, historical sites, and a lovely little restaurant called the Glen Iris.

If ever in Western New York, take a trip to see Letchworth - it's well worth the visit.