Humble Quilts Stringalong Month 8

If you remember from last month I had fallen behind on both string quilts. I decided to race ahead with the basket weave quilt top and then I'll continue on my zig zag for the final months. 

My friend gave me a pile of her blocks while cleaning out her sewing room last year. Thank you Linda!! I will not be adding any borders to this one.

It is 61x70" and was difficult to get a photo of the completed top.

The best photo includes Elsa's head and her ball! LOL Does anybody else notice the darker blocks in the upper left of this photograph? I must work with darker strings than my friend Linda.

Add your link to this post! it has been so fun seeing so many creative string quilts!!
Keep on scrolling to the end for the linky link.

Not quilty related:

 Last weekend there was an airshow in our town. I think this area makes for great photographs! The weather was wonderful!!  If you love airshows here's the link- AIR SHOW OF THE CASCADES

Our mid week getaway was to Broken Top in the Three Sisters Wilderness. It was a bit of a redemption hike. Last year we started a loop and couldn't finish- you can do a quick read HERE. We felt like we needed to close that loop. Next year this entire area is going to a permit system so it won't be as easy to jump in a car and head to a trailhead.

 It was definitely a desert hike. 

 The Three Sisters Mountains- Faith, Hope and Charity. 

 Broken Top, where we were heading.

Elsa had her pack and booties so we let her cool her belly off in the snow.

 No Name Lake- elevation 8000'

Good night sun...

We had amazing views!!

We had the entire valley to ourselves. Yeah, love this view with my morning coffee. 

Now let's link up! Have a fantastic weekend!! Be safe!!

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Vintage Quilt Wednesday

Here's another one of my vintage quilts. This one has been used and loved. 

What a happy collision of fabrics and prints!

Some blocks are much more controlled. 

Love the red and white sashing! Trying out a new setting for the blocks, perhaps?

A flannel blanket was used instead of batting. 

         Love this happy backing!!

I hope your week is wonderful.

Confessions of a Quilter

Here was my first bird block- it was a fail! I have been quilting for more than 25 years and sometimes my brain doesn't work!

After I successfully printed a pattern on freezer paper for wool applique I got this great idea! I'd scan the bird pattern, reverse it for fusible, then print the pattern.  Sounds like an awesome idea, right?

Except for some reason my paper was NOT fusing. It was so strange. Pressing, vigorous ironing and stitching commenced and it still wasn't working.
I left it and went about my merry way. I don't know if it was one or two days later, but I was browsing a store for fishing supplies and I had a light bulb moment!

What the heck was I think to use freezer paper instead of fusible????? LOL 

It was a little scary for a bit, thinking I'm really losing it, but with a few laughs and encouragement from Kevin the Quilter I pushed it aside and moved forward.

I seriously hope I'm not the only one that does stupid and obvious mistakes now and then. 

Getting ready for a mid-week adventure and making sure Elsa's feet haven't grown. She looks excited, doesn't she? She would rather wear them then burn her feet on hot ground. 

Let's make it a fantastic week!

Cousin's Walk Bird Sampler

I finally got started on my bird sampler, called Cousin's Walk  reproduced by Leonie Bateman and Deirdre Bond-Abel , Quilted Crow Girls Designs. (which is no longer in business) 

When I was in WA state in march, Merry opened her package (that had been sitting for a few years) and I was smitten!  They have been getting together and working on projects together and I've barely started. These are prepped to machine applique. It's a really cheerful quilt!

Here is the antique in all its glory in 2013.

My friend Michelle and I ....

enjoyed a wonderful summer evening enjoying the amazing and funny Josh Groban! 

My Instagram feed for the week.

Enjoy your weekend! 

Quilt Lectures- Now and Then

Last week I had the pleasure of sharing "The 10 Reasons I Quilt" with the Mt Hood Quilt Guild.

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome and kind comments on my lecture!! 

 I try and figure out why I am so non-photogenic at my lectures and I think I put my finger on it. I'm very expressive and that comes across in the photos. I'd rather have fun sharing about my quilts then put everyone to sleep! <I didn't see one person sleeping! yay!>

 It was the first time I've shared this quilt at a lecture.

What a lovely group! Thanks again!!

If you are in the Washington area next month I will be sharing on September 4th

Reruns: Quilts Inspired by the Past

with The Gig Harbor Quilters.

It takes place at Gig harbor Yacht Club at 1:30 in the afternoon

More details about the group HERE.

Then a few hours later I will be sharing the same lecture with the 

West Sound Quilters guild in 

Port Orchard at 6:30PM.

More info HERE

These will be my last 2 lectures of 2019. 

Please come and introduce yourself!

I hope your week is going wonderfully!

Off Grid and You Find Quilters Everywhere!

After a terrific quilt guild meeting in Gresham, I turned back around and landed in Washington state for an epic 3 night backpacking trip. 

Our trailhead and first 4.7 miles were on the Pacific Crest Trail. 

We entered the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. 

This was our 2nd alpine lake, Josephine.

 The first of the Chain Lakes.

 Bull's Tooth. 

 Doelle lake

Chain Lakes. I'm part of a women's American hiking group.

 We stayed 2 nights in the dense forest. It was so quiet and peaceful. Staying here made it so we didn't have to haul our large packs to the upper lakes that have a very steep climb- we day hiked to them.

We camped here our 3rd night. Lake Susan Jane. 

 Obviously I was mesmerized by the reflection! What a beautiful morning to wake up to!

And to make this quilt related:

Hikers/backpacker are a friendly bunch. This man stopped by camp for a brief rest and chat before heading out. His name is Martin and he is a quilter and sewing machine collector!!!  How cool is that?! Martin, if you are reading this- HI!!

Make every day a great one!!

My Humble Barn Quilt!

Here it is! Ta- Da! Painted!! Done! 

Wait! Something doesn't look right!! Un-stinkin-believable!

It is supposed to be a double sawtooth! 

I have no clue what my block is called, but I'm not changing it!

It goes right along with the humble quilting I do!

This is a little potting shed I designed and my brother built. My hubby calls it the putter shed... (no golf clubs in there at all!) 

 My own private art installation!!

 No comment on the forsythia. No matter how large it gets and we feel like the deer won't damage it, it must be deer delicacy, because they decimate it when we take off the fencing.

  It makes me smile to see it!!