I enjoyed a walk at Lyons Woods on Friday afternoon. Clockwise from upper left: red trillium, golden ragwort, bristly buttercup, white trillium, forget-me-not, mayapple, jack-in-the-pulpit.
On Saturday I went to the spring tea (actually a luncheon) given by Grandparents and Kin Raising Children, an agency founded and run by our Rotary friend Harriet. It was very nice (and good for me to get rather dressed up and out). Due to privacy concerns only the event photographer could take photos of the attendees, and I didn't take any at all.
Yesterday I had lunch with my sister and brother-in-law. The other guests were my brother-in-law's sister and her husband, whom I did not know. Nice conversation with family stories all around.
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I finished the bright nine-patch quilt. The border fabric is from Serious Whimsy by Carter Carpin. "I can't cut this!" "Yes, I can!" and I did and it worked just fine.
The back is a thrift-shop cotton sheet. There's a fair amount of it left.
44" x 56"
I began a batch of potholders, partly because I need some new ones and also because they make nice gifts for "a little something." I think I'll make them until I've used up all the Insul-Brite.
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Recent reading:
A suspenseful story of revenge. I learned a lot about the Bosnian War and its atrocities.
Our AAUW book club selection for June. Alternate realities, a magic attic, and how to navigate a dizzying number of life choices. At first I didn't like it but I stuck with the story and in the end I found it pretty good. The discussion will be interesting.
Linking up with Design Wall Monday Oh Scrap! Monday Musings Sew and Tell
Love this! So much like a spring garden.
ReplyDeleteYay for being the boss of your own fabric!
ReplyDeleteBird 'Pie (enjoying a break in our eternal sunshine, provided by a day of rain)
I have never heard of Serious Whimsy fabric and had to look it up. It was perfect for the border on the 9 patch.
ReplyDeleteSunshine is so good for the mood! Colorado had been gray and rainy for three days now - unusual for us. Your nine patch quilt is so pretty and the border is wonderful! I've put the Quiet Librarian on my library hold list.
ReplyDeleteSunshine is so good for the mood! Colorado has been gray and rainy for three days in a row now - unusual for us! Your nine patch quilt is so pretty, and I love the border. I've put the Quiet Librarian on my library hold list - thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteHI! This is Julie, from JulieKquilts. Love your pretty bright nine patch! I have been thinking of you and hope you are doing as well as you can.
ReplyDeleteThat nine patch is delightful and so are your potholders.
ReplyDeleteSpring and Summer all wrapped up in one quilt, nice work!
ReplyDeletepretty quilt..glad you are keeping busy and back on routine it sounds...
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the sewing you've been doing! Glad you got out and thanks for the book recommendations. Keeping you in my thoughts these days. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSuch great finishes on some projects. Are you back to the basement? So glad you are finding events to keep you out and busy.
ReplyDeleteLove your photo layout! So pretty! I understand, “I can’t cut this”, very well! That is a lovely border! Beautiful potholders! Husbands sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your wild flower montages - they frequently remind me to go out and look for what's blooming in near by woods. And pot holders - I need to try them again, my first attempt was way too big for my kitchen but getting discouraged right off the bat is counter productive, eh?
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I really love this, Nann! I totally understand your talk with yourself about cutting that beautiful fabric. I'm glad you did! It's gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteLove CBott's comment about being the boss of your own fabric. I think some potholders will be happening here in the next few days too, mainly because I'm determined to use up some fabric I ordered to make aprons for Christmas gifts.
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