Before August slips away, I should get a blog post in the record book. The month has really gone quickly, although I don't have a lot to show for it.
The granddaughters and I enjoyed an extended summer of sewing and sharing our baking skills with each other. They all left last weekend for their respective colleges. I told them that I would need the next six months to sort out my sewing studio again. lol
Our Gridster Bee block for this month was Room for Squares from Zen Chic. It was a free paper pieced download. I just love Linda's color choices and you can check out what all the blocks look like together by visiting her on Instagram @quiltlady63. These were my four blocks. She requested that we not sew them together so she could mixt them up.
Our tortoise eggs were busily hatching this month too. These never cease to amaze me. They have all gone to their adoptive homes.
Although I haven't managed to do a lot of sewing this month, I did start putting some blocks together from a kit that has been sitting in my sewing room. I really like these Moda fabrics and I am enjoying the blocks.
The days are definitely getting shorter and I've noticed leaves changing colors and dropping. It must be the colder temps we had a few weeks ago. However, this week our summer finally arrived with higher temps and fires. I do not know how the firefighters can battle the fires in such scorching temperatures. They do a heroic job!
There is always a way to stay cool.....
It sounds like you’ve been busy all summer. All of your blocks are so pretty. It’s wonderful that you were able to spend time with your grandchildren. I miss mine so much. Keep on staying safe.
ReplyDeleteYour Gridster Bee blocks are very interesting, and great fabrics! I think many of us found this month to be too scattered and full of summer activities to accomplish very much in the sewing room. Good luck with the reorganization process! Our grands arrive next weekend and we'll be making a lot of masks for the beginning of school. Not my idea of a fun weekend but it needs to be done.
ReplyDeleteThe gridster block is so interesting. I really love the gray background fabrics you chose. I have purchased several charm packs with writing on them in hopes I can figure out how to use them like you do! So sad that these fires come at this time of year...not that they would be welcome at any time. Those firefighters are such heroes. I've never met a MODA fabric I didn't love........
ReplyDeleteAhhh, the baby tortoise are so cute, although when I first saw the eggs I thought new baby birds.
ReplyDeleteYour kits blocks look interesting, can wait to see the finished quilt.
Sew special to have the granddaughters spend time with you in the sewing room even if it means you need to tidy afterwards. 😁👍🏼
ReplyDeleteThe Grinster blocks will make an amazing quilt..
Such cute wee tortoises ..
We see those terrible fires on the news , terrible and those firefighters are heros.
The blocks you've made from the moda fabrics look great... look forward to seeing them together.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed seeing these gridster bees blocks on IG over the last few weeks. They are going to make a fun quilt. Your sampler blocks are beautiful, too. The colors are so soft and soothing. We are headed to the beach in a week and are so excited. Your grandson is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have had a busy August. Like you, I can tell the days are getting a littler shorter and I look forward to the weather cooling off here in Iowa. I hope the fires stay far away from you! Love seeing the photos of your baby tortoises and quilting.
ReplyDeleteSweet little boy on the beach photo.
ReplyDeleteI think it wonderful that you could sew with grand daughters. It i great they are heading to school. You will get your sewing room together soon.
The babies are so bright and colorful when they hatch! Box turtle hatchlings are really hard to see because they're so dark and drab! I love the Room for Squares block; really cool. Your color choices really enhance the design!!! Continue to enjoy your summer!! :)
ReplyDeleteI would have loved a cool summer. As it was here near Chicago we are having the second hottest summer on record.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a few little tortoises. The blocks are lovely, Mary! I look forward to seeing them in a quilt. Love the colours.
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It sounds like you have had a fun time sewing (and baking) with your GDs this summer. I really like all the blocks you have been making. I can see the bee-block looking fantastic in a completed quilt. Those newly hatched turtles are fascinating! Sweet beach photos - seems to be the best place to be!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog, as everything revolves around creation: making and baking with the granddaughters, quilting and sewing, watching over hatchlings, and of course, creating memories with the family. So fun to read this today!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog, as everything revolves around creation: making and baking with the granddaughters, quilting and sewing, watching over hatchlings, and of course, creating memories with the family. So fun to read this today!
ReplyDeleteThe baby tortoises are so cute!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have had a lovely August, spending time with family. I hope your fire season passes quickly. Personally I don't like the beach in summer, I find it too hot. I love it in winter though.
I want to be at the beach! How fun to enjoy your grandchildren cooking and sewing. Love your blocks
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