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:
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!!
What a lovely lake and photos--that was quite a hike!!
ReplyDeleteI do notice the darker triangles. Hugs, Julierose
Beautiful photos of the mountains. Thanks for sharing. I noticed the darker triangles, but not until you pointed them out. hahaha Still waking my brain up.
ReplyDeleteI did not notice darker blocks until you mentioned it. My eyes were drawn to the cheddar.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have had a busy summer traveling and hiking.
I didn't notice the darker blocks either. I love the color of that outer border. Your hiking photos are awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour string quilt turned out so well! I am still working on my blocks, I think I'm up to 40-50? Your hiking photos are gorgeous! Elsa is such a good girl!!
ReplyDeleteI love your string quilt. I have my layout picked out but now I need the time to put it together. Love the photos of your hiking. Hugs
ReplyDeleteLove that cheddar! Funny how some of us tend to use darker colors, I know I do. Look like your hike was spectacular!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great top, Lori! Love the cheddar! I always enjoy your hiking pics! Spectacular!
ReplyDeleteI adore your top, the cheddar/pumpkin setting triangles make the entire top glow! The skies were gorgeous during the air show - fabulous photos!
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting post! I love the evening airshow. And your hikes are in such beautiful places. That turquoise lake is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe string quilt is lovely. I esp like the surprise of the cheddar border. Not sure when I can add my link, but asap, maybe over the weekend.
lizzy
I love how the setting triangles give your string quilt such warmth. Glorious views on your hike.
ReplyDeleteThe cheddar for the setting triangles on your Basket Weave quilt is PERFECT! I absolutely love it. The pictures from your hike are beautiful. Mother Nature is sure looking mighty fine!
ReplyDeleteExcellent choice for the border triangles on your string quilt, Lori. Gives a really nice "old" feel to it.
ReplyDeleteI passed through your area recently - the terrain is magnificent! I love the high desert!
Your strings are great and the strong cheddar just makes it! Cute that Elsa involved herself in the photo shoot;). Also, what stunningly beautiful geography!!
ReplyDeleteJust love your quilt, and that's a pretty amazing landscape to spend some time in. So beautiful.
ReplyDeletebeautiful scenery! I love the color of glacier or snow melt. It is such a pretty green.
ReplyDeleteElsa is a great hiker!
your basketweave top turned out really great.
This top just sings! I didn't notice the darker corner until you pointed it out. On a bed no one will see it.
ReplyDeleteLove the shots of your getaway--especially the lake and the sunset!
IF the string blocks are 8 1/2" unfinished, how wide are the strips... just guessing here on the size. OK, I LIKE that quilt, and I love your wild dog pictures and the mountains. So glad you are staying healthy!
ReplyDeleteThey are strings and each one varies in size. Width doesn’t matter with this type of quilt!!
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