Friday, July 10, 2015

Friday Wrap Up

The busy week is coming to a close.  They just seem to go more quickly with each passing week.  We had a great time celebrating the 4th of July here.  We always have a large crowd and everyone brings side dishes for the BBQ so it isn’t too stressful, but I really didn’t have much time to get photos.  The little ones always enjoy the sparklers which is about when I remember to get the camera out.

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Then on Sunday the girls wanted to have a tea party.  We made fresh scones and graham cracker cookies.

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The boys were banned from the tea party, but found ways to entertain themselves without “bugging” the girls.

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Since we babysat little ones for a few days we went to see Inside Out.  It was such a cute movie – for kids and adults.

After all of the cleaning, I managed to slip into my quiet space and sew my blocks together for the flag quilt.  It is currently 60x78”, but when taking the pictures of it I realize that the picture angle can make a huge difference.  Look at the square vs. the rectangle.

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I guess the next picture will have to be of it all quilted and hanging to get one straight on for a true representation. 

Have a wonderful, summery weekend.
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  1. JeannaJuly 10, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Looks like everyone was having a great time.

    The kids are just too cute...growing fast though.

    I love the flag quilt. Very interesting how different the photos look depending on the angle. I look forward to see it quilted.

    Hope you have an enjoyable summery weekend, too :)

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  2. My Sister Made Me Do It....July 10, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Family time is the best! Your flag quilt is awesome.....definitely does look different from the two perspectives...but it is awesome in either direction! I'm off to work in a bit........."hi ho, hi ho".........

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  3. sunnyJuly 10, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Sparklers AND a tea party?? Lots of fun at your house. Can't wait to see the completed flag quilt. I think I could make one of those.

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  4. Joyful QuilterJuly 10, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    I LOVE graham cracker cookies! You're the first person I've ever met who also makes them. When I talk about them to friends they look at me weird...then I make them some.

    The flag quilt looks great from both angles.

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  5. RaewynJuly 11, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    It sounds like you all had a wonderful time, Mary,love the tea party pic :-) Your flag quilt is looking great - good you found some sewing time.

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  6. SusanJuly 11, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    It looks like you had a great week! We did the same here with family on the 4th and then grandkids for the rest of the week. It was hectic, but fun!

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  7. Marjorie's Busy CornerJuly 11, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    that is a very neat flag quilt, Mary! The time goes by too quickly...they grow waaaaay too fast

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  8. Kathy ... aka NanaJuly 11, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    I just love that flag quilt ... wow, what a difference the angle of the photo makes! Who knew?

    Looks like you had an absolutely fabulous week. Ah, the memories made.

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  9. Jessie PopeJuly 11, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    I think Jordan went through about twelve sparklers. Thanks for hosting! So nice of you to allow all the insanity over every year! That quilt is fabulous.

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  10. MariaJuly 11, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Sparklers are always fun.. Love the hats the girls wore for their tea party... Hmm the boys playing games ??

    Your flag is looking great. Looks much bigger taken long ways not square?

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  11. barbara woodsJuly 11, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    lovely family, i see they all had fun

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  12. barbara woodsJuly 11, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    lovely family, i see they all had fun

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  13. Wacky WomanJuly 11, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    You are amazing Mary. I can't believe how much you get done.

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  14. RhondaJuly 11, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Being with family and friends are always the best times!! Love your flag quilt. Can't wait to see how you quilt it!

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  15. quiltmaniaJuly 11, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    What a wonderful way to spend the holiday!

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  16. MicheleJuly 12, 2015 at 3:34 AM

    I love your flag quilt and can't wait to see it finished.

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  17. Carol SwiftJuly 12, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    It looks like you had a wonderful time with your sweet family. Love that flag quilt!

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  18. RamonaJuly 13, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Family time is so precious and special. Congrats! on your new grand baby. Your flag quilt is wonderful! Hooray for the Red, White and Blue!

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  19. Soma @ inkTorrents.comJuly 13, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    What a fun party!! You made the perfect food for a tea party, Mary! The quilt looks so beautiful already, I will be waiting very impatiently to see it quilted. Oh and I still love sparklers :)

    -Soma

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  20. Nat PalaskasJuly 13, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Happy 4th July. Sorry it's 10 days later! Your family get together looks fantastic! Mine just left this morning - Hugs Nat

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  21. OPQuiltJuly 14, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    I loved the pictures of your family all involved and doing things. It's like a mini-reunion, I'd say. What a fun way to spend the Fourth! I love that flag of yours! I've been taking screen shots of everyone's flag quilt, hoping to find time to make one. Now that I am so slow on that one, maybe I just ought to move on to Halloween?

    Elizabeth

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  22. SandraJuly 22, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    Looks like everyone had a wonderful time at your family gathering. Congratulations on your new grand daughter as well. What a wonderful way to spend July 4th!
    Love the scrappy flag quilt and look forward to seeing it completed.

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  23. Live a Colorful LifeJuly 22, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Looks like fun was had by all. Love your flag quilt. I made a wall hanging one time and massed up the values and the stripes looked like they were going vertically instead of horizontally. It was very weird.

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