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. 

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. 

 

Sewalong Update and 2026 Eagle Quilt

Closing  up the house for our early morning flight! (This was Tuesday night) Was trying to get as many 4 patches done as I could- was hoping for half, which would be 160. 

116 was all I could get completed. They actually go pretty fast but I had a long list on my to-do's today, being down stairs with Elsa was one! As she ages it gets harder to leave. She cries as we start down the driveway of the boarders. We couldn't ask for better people. It is an older couple and they are amazing. Once they were keeping Porter when he was old and they brought him indoors by the wood stove! We trust them so much. Still hard to leave her. 

I'm ready to go when I get home!

I've mentioned an eagle quilt for the 250th anniversary of USA. This is my inspiration quilt. 

I'm mulling over a plan. My eagles will be different and my flag blocks will be smaller. The eagle is from Electric Quilt- you can see it HERE, in another quilt I made. 

This is the book the pattern is in. It is available on Jan's site HERE if you are interested. 

Have a wonderful week!