The June That Was

 Although June passed at warp speed, we managed to pack a lot into it.  We started it off with a little getaway, touring the Southwest.  It is the 100th anniversary of Route 66 so we spent a good amount of time traveling leisurely along it, including the section known as the Arizona Sidewinder.  Those 8 miles include 191 “tightly packed curves”.  Surprisingly, we encountered very few cars along the route.  I guess people prefer the speed of the interstates, but they miss so much including the wild burro and teddy bear cactus.

From there we went to Williams, AZ and took the train into the Grand Canyon.  It’s such an amazing sight.  Words cannot begin to describe it - nor photos.  There is a bridge that crosses the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon.  With no roads, every piece of equipment was carried down on the backs of man and burro.  That is a mind boggling thought.  

From there it was on to Monument Valley with its stunning sights as well.

Last week we took one of the grandsons to the Griffith Park Observatory.  I hadn’t been in years and it was fun to visit it again.  It was a clear day in L.A., but the dark skies were from an industrial fire.

As far as sewing goes this month, I did not finish any UFOs. I did manage to get my star blocks with this month’s color of orange.  You can find the Color of the Month challenge at https:Connie Kresin.com.

I was selected the winner of last month’s color challenge and received these beautiful fabrics.  

I also won an IG (@cherrytreecottage5) giveaway of three one yard cuts of patriotic fabrics and a pattern book to go along with it.  I finished piecing the top, but I am going to add some blue stars down one side to make it QOV size and donate it to our guild.

There has been a bit of behind the scenes quilting which I will share soon, but I am working with the grandchildren and their sewing skills this summer.  It has been fun to watch the progress.  This was sewn yesterday, a first with no help.  

The kitchen has been busy to.  Lots of strawberry jam made with my daughter and granddaughters.  Then last week another granddaughter was over for a day of pickles.  It’s nice to share the task.  The time goes by swiftly while chatting away.

Many days are filled for the July calendar so guess we will see what gets finished next month.  Bring it on!