With August already in full swing I am noticing the trend towards fall. I am seeing a definite change in the daylight hours and we have had a hint of fall in the air. Some of the trees are actually changing their colors already. How quickly the summer has slipped past!
I saw a quick and easy table runner in one of the quilting magazines and thought it would make a nice gift for a friend whom I am going to visit. I may have to make one for myself too.
My Kindle died a quick death this past week - in the middle of a good book. You can actually trade your dead ones in for a discount on a new one. Who knew???? The problem is that the new one is much smaller than my old one so it did not fit into my handy case. To protect the new one, I made a padded case to store it in when I am through reading. It works great.
We had a fun weekend attending a Diana Ross concert at the Hollywood Bowl with some friends. The concert was wonderful and she still has an amazing voice.
Yesterday I was able to attend our granddaughter's dressage lesson. I think if she ran away from home she would go live at the stable. She just loves the horses.
I heart the "oldies." I wonder if Diana Ross knew that a sewing Supreme attended her concert? Love, love your Easy Street.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post to read! Love your Easy Street and padded case! And that concert sounds fabulous! Pretty talented granddaughter!
ReplyDeletelove that table runner Mary
ReplyDeleteGo Hannah! She looks like a woman. What is happening?!
ReplyDeleteI love the Hollywood Bowl, such a great venue. I had no idea Diana Ross still performs. That's awesome.
Great goals. You definitely need to finish that quilt. Absolutely beautiful.
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What a pretty quilt, Mary! It's easy to see how busy you've been, too! How cool to see Diana Ross - one Supreme to another (wink)!
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Easy Street needs to be finished - so pretty. And kuddos to your granddaughter - dressage takes mastery.
ReplyDeleteNice pad you made for your Kindle. I have a NOOK and I hope it never breaks. I like your "Easy Street" too. It will be a lovely finish. Glad you enjoyed the concert.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you're enjoying your summer. We've been having unusually cool weather, and we continue to have rain! It's so wonderful to have green grass in August. Enjoy your family time, and you can always quilt later.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post. I adore your Easy Street quilt. My daughter lives in L.A. and she occasionally goes to the Hollywood Bowl. That is something I've always wanted to do!! I didn't know that about trading in Kindles. Great information.
ReplyDeleteMary , the quilt you have selected to finish is stunning. I did not know kindles can die. How does that happen?
ReplyDeleteI love the runner. Can u share the magazine name?
Your grandaughter is lovely. It is nice to see young people involved in outdoor activities now a days.
Your easy street will be THE finish of the year! I have my heels dug in for fall. I don't want summer to end
ReplyDeleteOh My goodness I just love how your easy street has turned out! You are super talented, way to stick with it!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the quilt in the first photo :-) Fall is coming up quickly! I don't know what happened. I admire you so much for being so involved with your grandchildren :-)
ReplyDeleteWho knew that Diana Ross is still touring?
ReplyDeleteMy oldest granddaughter loves all things horses - I think she'd love to be able to take dressage lessons.
I love your Easy Street - and your Kindle cover.
Lovely quilt and great kindle cover.I have a basic kindle and have now got an ipad mini and can download all my kindle books instantly onto the ipad which is great!
ReplyDeleteYour Easy Street is so pretty! I did not know Diana Ross was still preforming. Wonder if she ever gets with her Supremes anymore for shows. Lovely grand daughter, she sits that horse nicely!
ReplyDeleteOh Dear hope my Kindle does not decide to die anytime soon..is rather old. Need it for upcoming appts!;-)
Love that quilt. And, I love, love, love the Hollywood Bowl.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved your Easy Street and happy it is going into your "Finish" pile! Glad you got to see Diana........the entertainers of "our" era are slowing aging and sadly, we have lost some of them already............
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your Easy Street. I have long loved that design. Your granddaughter sits beautifully in the saddle -a natural!
ReplyDeletethat quilt top is just stunning! I am in love with it. It has been a busy summer here too. I am lucky to be able to make anything.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to have a goal and you always meet your monthly goals Mary. That is a cute little table runner. My friend loves table runner I might have to make one for her next BD. I love horses too, but I don't think they like me. I got knock off it a couple of times! Have a lovely weekend when it's finally come for you - It's Friday here now - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteThe quilt top is just gorgeous!!!! I don't know where you find the time to do so many wonderful things! Also the table runner and the case for your Kindle! I picked up my August BOM yesterday so hopefully will get started today. It's raining all day so a good day to stay in and sew along with packing for our trip. Just found out we're supposed to dress in Island style, well that's not going to happen, I don't have time to go out and look for stuff. Hummmmm.....wonder if there is an old WRB costume like that??????
ReplyDeleteMary, you always work on the prettiest projects!! Your choices of colors really make your work POP!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
That is a pretty quilt there. I sure love the table runner too. I hope that you get all you goals for August done.
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