My mom had surgery a few weeks ago so I have had some added time for a little hand stitching. I contemplated doing some Grandmother Flower Garden flowers, but decided instead on some Orange Peel blocks. I enjoyed working on the ones in my Trifle Dish quilt. There is a fun
QAL going on through the summer for the Orange Peel blocks. This is what I have so far.
We managed to slip away for a few days for our annual family fishing trip. I was not great with picture taking this time, but here are a few shots of the kids and grandchildren with whom we made memories.
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| Son #1 and family. |
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| Son #2 and family. |
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| Son #4 and family. |
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| Daughter and family. |
These pictures were taken the night before we left and son #3 and his family had to leave early to get home in time for a summer camp date and a horse show on Sunday.
There is nothing quite as relaxing as having a pole in the water, waiting for a nibble and enjoying a view like this. It recharges the body batteries!
That looks like a great place to visit, whether you fish or not. I love your orange peel blocks! :0)
ReplyDeleteThose orange peel blocks are lovely and tempt me to begin another quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the family photos.
Lovely quilt blocks Mary ,,,I've never done Orange Peel
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family pics
Lovely Orange Peel blocks.. And I love the table runner in previous post..
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of your family. Boy the kids are all getting so big...
Lovely blocks and family Mary. It is nice you all can vacation together
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery! I love fishing and just waiting.....
ReplyDeleteNice job on the Orange Peel blocks. And you have a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteSuch special family time and the photos of each of your children's family is wonderful! Hope your mom is doing well. Orange peel reminds me of a WIP I need to dig out & finish.
ReplyDeleteWishing your mom the best. Busy hands help keep our minds occupied during stressful times. Aren't we lucky to have such a craft! Gorgeous bit of Mother Nature but not as gorgeous as your family.
ReplyDeleteThey look great and I love the colors that you are using.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful family, Mary - hope your Mom is well.
ReplyDeleteLove those orange peels! How nice that you were able to get away with your family ... I would imagine that's not an easy feat, getting everyone together like that ... but that is part of what makes it worth it, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful family...love the scenery too! As for those peels, stunning! Hope your mom is doing well.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to spend time with family!
ReplyDeleteI've seen several orange peel quilts hanging around blogdom. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with yours. All your orange peel blocks are so pretty--and with so much personality.
Now that is a beautiful place. You all look so happy and what fun to all get together. Your orange peel is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour orange peel blocks are lovely and what fantastic photos of your family vacation :-)
ReplyDeleteYour orange peel blocks are awesome....love the background you are using....and what gorgeous country your fishing trip!
ReplyDeleteThat probably is a good travel project. You have a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful scenery! And I love your orange peel block- that is one of my favorite blocks :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous backdrop for family photos, but of course I know this is just jealousy on my part for that space and time where you get to relax while "waiting for a nibble."
ReplyDeleteHope your Mom is doing fine, but glad you had some handwork to help while away those long hospital hours/convalescence hours. I've been doing handwork a lot this summer, too, and am really enjoying it. Beautiful set of blocks you have!
Elizabeth
Truly beautiful. Looks like at great family outing.
ReplyDeleteYour orange peel looks great!
What wonderful family photos :-) It must have been a great time! Your orange peel blocks look fabulous with all the different background fabrics.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place for a vacation! And how fortunate and blessed that you can have all your family together!
ReplyDeleteI hope your mama is recovering!! She's amazing!
Awesome pictures, love your quilt...
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ReplyDeletewoo! I love your family photos. I was counting the grand kids, but have to run! Will be back and do more counting - Hugs Nat
beautiful family Mary...there is nothing like capturing them at all ages so as when they grow up and see these again they are reminded what you brought into their lives...
ReplyDeleteOh my you have a beautiful family and what a wonderful place to spend family time. The scenery is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love Your family photos, Mary (as always).
ReplyDeleteYour orange peel blocks are lovely!!! Great job!!!
You have a beautiful family!!! Orange peel blocks? Never heard of them but they are gorgeous! I have a lot to learn!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful family, children, spouses, and grandchildren! A family fishing trip sounds like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteI love those log cabin color blocks you are doing. They remind me of a quilt I saw on the cover of a magazine recently. It's probably the same one:)