Parsonsfield Revisited

At the new quilt guild I am attending Nancy shared with me her Parsonfield little quilt. YAY!

The fan quilting is super sweet and perfect for this!

If you'd like to see all the quilts from this quiltalong click HERE

An orphan block name tag! What a great idea! I always forget until he morning of guild that I'd like to make a name tag. I love this!

I hope you are doing great!

 

My Swap Quilt

Chantal from France was getting concerned about the swap quilt she sent. It took about 3 weeks to arrive. I know several other quilts that are working there way overseas. This year feels a bit slower.  There are a few on the way and only 5 more to add to the linky! Nice work!

Here is my adorable quilt from Chantal. 

 

 

Look at this amazing antique toile that Chantal said was likely a curtain from her grandmother!

What a precious gift. I will treasure it and use it wisely!

How sweet is this towel from Strasbourg!? I love it!

This was in the package and I had to ask what is was. My first thought was a needle case and it is! Perfect for carrying  pins or needles for on the go projects. I admit to getting stabbed with pins and needles in the past while carrying small projects to work on!! Thank you!

Even the package with all the stamps was cute!

Thank you Chantal! XXOO

As I am getting this ready to post there are 46 little quilts on the linky party. See them HERE.

Marchés aux Puces/ Flea Market

While at the quilt show in France, Will told me she was going to a flea market nearby! Well, that sounded like a lot of fun, so Cory and I made our way there the following morning.

But first this antique quilt was at the show. 

I thought it was so wonderfully prim and sweet!

A dog? Wolf? Something else?

When I saw this at the flea market I thought of that prim quilt! So adorable in a primitive way.

This is a beautiful bowl. I always think of Lizzy and her lovely thrifting plate or China finds. It was super lovely. 

I do collect different textiles and when I saw this cute child's sailor style shirt I had to get it! (I do need a child size hangar for it though)

Then I went back and got another one!

 

This was on the inside back where our labels usually are. 

We had just been in Normandy so hubby and the seller dug through a can of metal army guys. These 2 came home with us. 

That was a lot of fun and a great addition to our last day in Nantes.

Let's have a great week!

 

Donation Requested

This post is on behalf of Faith Seeds International. (The non profit board I'm on) 

In Sisters, Oregon this summer they are having a big fundraiser. Gaby, my sweet Guatemalan friend who started Faith Seeds, will be there. I don't know all the details except I was asked if my

 "Quilt team" (YOU!) could come up with an "offering" for the silent auction.  This was asked by a fellow board member/non quilter. I thought his verbage was really sweet. 

I decided since I don't use this basket quilt in my lectures I will be donating it.

If anyone here has it in their heart to donate something you've made- quilt, craft, or other "offering" I would be super appreciative. I am able to give you a receipt for your donation! (Added benefit)

You may or may not know my first mission trip was to Guatemala. It touched my heart deeply and am looking forward to returning later this year!

I took pillowcase dresses in the past. Faith Seeds after school program is in the mountains, near a volcano, and coats are much more practical than the dresses. (Thank you for the box of warm jackets and hats! and books for fundraising!)) This volcano was spewing while I was there. 

If you'd like to donate an "Offering" you can email me at humblequilts@gmail.com

Thank you for your consideration. 

First Big Quilt Completion of the Year!

This is a 2025 finish! It is stunning!

I actually finished it in March but haven't had a chance to share it. 

The top was made by my friend Linda. I purchased some of her sewing room that had been in storage for a few years. I was so excited when I saw it  and gave her an opportunity to have it back if she wanted. (she saved special ones back)

It was a busy quilt so I opted for an all over quilting pattern.

 

I thought Triple Play was an appropriate title!

Whoop! Whoop!

Bayeux Tapestry

 We stayed in the darling Normandy town of Bayeux where the historical, amazing and epic Bayeux Tapestry is on display. It is an embroidered piece of astonishing art! (Not woven) 

The entire tapestry is 70 meters long (229 feet!) with the entire story of the conquest of England in 1066! 

They have eliminated any photo taking so I bought a few postcards and scanned them.

The detail is incredible!

We had headphones so we could listen to the story and look at specific scenes. I was blown away!

Now, I looked on the web site and you can look at it up close and personal and read the story right here on the web!

I did a little screen shot of the two scenes above.

The museum will be closed for tapestry renovation starting September 1, 2025-October 2027. I feel fortunate to have seen it in person.

What is cool is you can explore it online at this link- HERE.

Okay I may have shared some of these photos already but I'm going to do it again. 

Bayeux  was a charming little town that we stayed in. 

Morning moon from our room window. 

This obviously was the carb table! lol What I miss the most is the homemade yogurt! I made some after getting home and it was delicious!

Afternoon shot out our window. I think every morning was a "pinch me" morning! Like "Am I really here?"

This was the alley leading to our hotel- Lion D' Oro. The Golden Lion. I'm sure there is a story.

More of Bayeux:

This is where the tapestry is on display.

Cool roundabout soldier

Have a wonderful weekend!