As we quickly approach the end of a longer month, it’s time to post what has been happening around here. It always helps to have a reel of pictures from the phone to remember! Other than the normal family events of May - weddings, new babies, birthdays, Mother’s Day, graduations, First Communions, Confirmation and anniversaries, I also made a trip back to Iowa for my aunt’s funeral. It was a true celebration of a long 94 years life and wonderful to be around so much of my family at the same time.
A bit of sewing also happened. In my continued pursuit to finish some of the many UFOs, I finally completed my Old Glory quilt. I had about six blocks sewn and managed to finish the rest of them, sew them into a top and get it quilted and bound. I’m linking this up with Freemotion by the River.
Freemotion by the River is also doing a color challenge each month. This month the color was BLUE. I added three more stars to my collection.
The sun and I have never been able to agree on what color I should be - lobster red or beautiful bronze. Since the red always wins, :( I made a sun hat to wear while gardening. It is reversible and an easy sew. The granddaughters want to come sew a few this summer so I guess I can consider it a hit. The PDF pattern can be found at www.notches-sewing.com and instructions are delivered in an easy to follow you tube video.
Old Glory is beautiful! What a fun flag quilt. I have seen the pattern and templates for your hat. Did you use the templates to make yours? It's adorable!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely sewing finishes! I love Old Glory and the hat is adorable :-)
ReplyDeleteI've managed to applique 4 cat tails onto my forever quilt...only 16 to go!
Gardening and animal care is still taking priority around here but I have cucumbers growing (meagerly) that I planted last August or September. It's making me happy because I can't seem to get lettuce...the easiest thing to grow...to even sprout. :-/
Happy almost summer!
Wow! What a cute hat! I love that patriotic project. So pretty! And must thank you for sharing the info on where to find the Confetti Stars pattern. I've begun making a few too,
ReplyDeleteYou had a very busy month. I can't believe you had time to sew. Old Glory is beautiful and so are the wonky stars. Love the hat, too, Mary. It must be wonderful to have granddaughters who want to sew with you.
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