Chasing Summer- July Update

 Summer has been great but I've missed you! 

I'm slowly getting this quilted! YAY

I guess when you out of practice this happens! 

Love the Lady Liberty backing!

I was looking for some little flags and Sunny was generous and shared with me! Thank you again!

Our summer weather has been seriously amazing (fires and smoke started a few days ago) so I've been getting out when I can. Here's a recap. 

Made it 8600' on Mt Bachelor and because I was solo I wasn't keen on going over another snow field. It was fun. I was able to get a free ride on the chair lift down. (after I hiked back to the chair lift)

We had a DeJarnatt family camp. 

Cory and his two remaining siblings.

There were 3 tiny dogs that Elsa would have liked to play with but they ignored her- so she slept!

My niece and her family came to Central Oregon before  family camp for vacation and they experienced THIS! We are grateful that everyone was okay and the pickup was in the driveway and not under the trees in the grass. So much to be thankful for. 

Among the burnt debris somewhere was Cory's mom's wedding ring. 

FOUND! After about 2 hours of meticulous sifting. We aren't sure how it will clean up, but finding it was a start. 

This past weekend I day hiked. 

Then backpacked with a friend. 

Mt Washington with the sunset glow.

After 12 miles I was whooped!

Look at this amazing breakfast view!

We really enjoyed watching the world cup and reading social media of the non-American fans discovering the USA! It was quite a unifying time. (If you were looking for it)

I think Erling Haaland found a few new fans!

Can't wait to get to Europe in September!

I hope ya'll are doing great. 

Tillamook Textile Museum

At our last guild meeting the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center came and did a bed turning. 

My photos are not that great but the quilts sure were! 

Enjoy!

The red/green/cheddar and that stunning quilting makes this my favorite. 

 Do you have a favorite?

Fun on a Friday

I got the top of Liberty Eagle completed! This is a Jan Patek patten that I've tweaked a little. I hope top get it basted and quilted soon!

 

I had one of these little quilts and at a guild trunk show, Patriotic Quilts,  brought it for table decor. A women, (not a quilter)  who brought her mother to the guild meeting asked if she could buy it! So I had to make another! The center flags I removed from a stick so there is no seam allowance. Years ago I used to have some fabric that had little flags on it. Does anyone have any of that with flags about 4"x6"? I'd love to purchase or trade. Email me at humblequilts@gmail.com

I tested my knees this week- they feel pretty good!

Three Sisters, Faith, Hope and Charity

Mt Hood

Mt St Helens

We got a clear view of the mountains on a short trip to Seattle. Love this upper view!!

The wildflowers in my front are about ready to explode! Yay! Welcome summer!

Tomfoolery Thursday!

I have been SLOW working on my USA 250th quilt, but the end is near! At least to get the top made! I'm already contemplating how to quilt it. 

My son and his girlfriend came over this past weekend and asked if I wanted to hike. We managed a hot desert hike! Any time we can spend with them is great!

They were headed to the popular Sisters Rodeo!

The following day a friend and I went through a lovely meadow....

To get to this beautiful alpine area! 

Monday hubby and I (and Elsa) escaped for a quick 2 night camping trip. It was so peaceful. 

There is an eagles nest on the lake with 2 eaglets- these guys kept an eye out for food! So cool to see them swooping into the lake for a fish. 

We were able to manage a short hike with Elsa. Couldn't believe how lovely these lupine were!! 

That's what I've been up to. Looking forward to summer kickoff with an outdoor concert this weekend.