It was fiercely hot Monday and Tuesday but that did not keep us from checking two more trails off the Hike Lake County list! We went before lunch when it was marginally cooler.
Bumblebee on goldenrod, Carolina horse nettle (also called Radical Weed or Tread Softly). Wild cucumber, giant hyssop.
I hope we can do the final trail of the twelve this weekend. (As I type this it's raining, so not today.)
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In the studio: it's time to report progress on August goals.
#2 a jumbo tote bag to take quilts, etc., to guild meetings -- DONE! I used the class sample from the June workshop taught by Jane Sassaman. She was a great teacher and her applique technique is one I want to try again, but I was not inclined to make the entire moth-in-moonlight wall hanging.
#3 necktie project samples -- I have been asked to talk about working with ties at a guild workshop on September 14. I've pulled out books and projects I've made. I have more prep to do, but thinking about it is part of that prep!
#4 acquire less/give away more -- I have moved some yardage forward, though two estate sales have added . . . stash report in Monday's post!
Linking up with August OMG link up and Finished or Not Friday
Oh dear, why do I think that the total yardage collection has risen. Estate sales seem to be more of a US thing than here in Canada.
ReplyDeleteThat tote bag is stunning! What a great use of a workshop sample. Acquire less/give away more - you do very well at this. I need to improve in both areas.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable clip bowl/container! I'll bet that tote gives other quilters some ideas of what to do with their orphaned projects.
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The humidity was so high that I'm surprised you got those walks in. Even today though it is cooler, the humidity is still high.
ReplyDeleteYour clip box is so cute--nice work on this.; and you did a super job on that tote bag, Nann...so pretty. Thank you for all your wonderful gifts--I can't wait to use them...stay tuned to see them appear in my projects...hugs, Julierose;)))
ReplyDeleteThat's a great basket for your binding clips and I love your tote, too! Nice finishes. Sounds you'll get through those Hike Lake County trails before you know it!
ReplyDelete"Acquire less, give away more" - that has been my unofficial motto this year as well. Feels so good to share with others.
ReplyDeleteYou did well with your August goals. Your back is so cute, love the jewel tones on that butterfly.
ReplyDeletelove the bag and the clip holder...we've a hot weekend again but cooler monday....i'll be basting again this weekend...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun blog! I found your link on JulieRoseQuilts post. Book reviews, quilts and lots more. Your basket and Jane S. tote are wonderful. I'm off to read some previous posts. Those hankies from the estate sale- a real deal. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects. Is the horse nettle a weed by you? It is here.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects. I love the clip holder and the tote is sew pretty. I'm curious to see what kind of tie projects you're going to talk/show. I've been trying to use fabric in my stash before running out to buy more. It's hard but I'm trying. (o:
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