Amendment ICongress shall make no law
respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the
Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment IIA
well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free
State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be
infringed.
Amendment IIINo
Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the
consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be
prescribed by law.
Amendment IVThe
right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and
effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be
violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place
to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment VNo
person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous
crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in
cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in
actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be
subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or
limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness
against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without
due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use,
without just compensation.
Amendment VIIn
all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a
speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district
wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have
been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and
cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against
him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor,
and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
Amendment VIIIn
Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty
dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact
tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the
United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIIIExcessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IXThe
enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be
construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment XThe
powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor
prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively,
or to the people.
Say thank you to a Veteran or someone currently serving, and enjoy your freedoms today!
If you're interested in making a
Quilts of Valor donation quilt to comfort a wounded war fighter, visit the
Spring Water Designs Free Pattern page to download the free pattern for the Stars & Bars quilt.
Enjoy the day!
~ Dawn
Happy St Patrick's Day! Here are a couple of little goodies that I've found out on the web to pass on to you. This first one is a link to another free Block of the Month that I found at Gail Pan Designs I love her designs check them out! This monthly freebie from her is a Christmas themed BOM called "A Christmas Wish" that has nine blocks that you can have finished by the holidays! I will have the button link on my sidebar so you can find it again easily next month.
And this Shamrock Smoothie recipe is from Lynette Jensen and can be found in this month's Catching Up with Thimbleberries newsletter. You can receive this ongoing newsletter by signing in at Thimbleberries site. Once you sign in, you can also go back and read past newsletters at the website. They are packed with tips, recipes and free projects. 
