It was nice to get away and see family. We had a good time and attended a couple of fairs, played games and had some wonderful meals together. On the way home we stopped to see Mount Rushmore and we also stopped at the International Quilt Musuem in Lincoln, Nebraska. I was very happy when we finally pulled up in the driveway, to be back home felt so good. I really enjoyed the beautiful scenery and added three new states Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska to my list of visited states.
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| We live in such a beautiful country! |
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| My grandson and I in Kirkland Wa. Coming from Texas I thought the water was cold, but for him it was swimming season! |
I did work on a few blocks while I was gone. I went to press them when I got home and one needed to be unsewn and resewn as I didn't get a triangle turned in the right direction. Not sure how it happened but we all know it does. So, I finally finished all of June,July and August blocks!
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| June blocks |
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| July blocks |
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| August blocks |
September 1st rollled around and in order to catch up I started making those blocks. It entailed two letter blocks that I decided to draft. I think they turned out pretty well. I had a mishap on the C because I forgot to include the seam allowance. One of those DUH moments. So this morning I finished sewing it together.
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| September blocks |
September 1st also reminds me I need to get my trailing vines quilt sandwiched so I can enjoy some slow stitching this winter. I know I have some muslin I will use as the backing but I need to see if I have batting. I believe there's a wool batt somewhere in my sewing closet. Of course I need to mark the top first. It's one of those necessary evils, but half the battle is choosing the design. I plan on using a cable pattern and then do some echo quilting around the appliqued leaf strips. So, Sunday while I am watching the Cowboys play maybe I will start marking. Fall arrives soon and I definitely need to do some slow stitching!
Aren't you glad reality is a place you enjoy being ? I love your traveling home photos and that photo of you with your gs... very sweet. Your months and months of blocks are just amazing... esp your tree block and your initials to finish up September!! I am glad you are getting close to layering this quilt up ... this winter it will make for some fun stitching time!!! Kathi
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathi. I love traveling but it's always nice to come home. I can't wait to start stitching on trailing vines
DeleteI think your trailing vines is absolutely beautiful, just so lovely. Can't wait to see how the quilting looks. Happy Stitching!
ReplyDeleteI agree Gretchen seeing how the quilting brings a quilt alive is why I keep doing this!
DeleteIsn't Mount Rushmore amazing? It looks just like you think it will. I was surprised by all the rubble at the foot, but I guess who would be cleaning it up?
ReplyDeleteI love trailing vines - looks great. cute blocks too!
They had a big construction fence so we couldn't see the base, hopefully they are working on getting rid of the rubble. That would be distracting. Yes agree it looks just like imagined!
DeleteWow - sounds like a fun trip and so many blocks hand pieced. Love your vines and can't wait to see it under the needle.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. Now to get the marking completed so I can enjoy some slow stitching
DeleteAt least you figured out that something was turned the wrong direction. Unlike me that doesn't discover until the quilt is completely finished.
ReplyDeleteIt keeps life interesting doesn't it
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