On the drive up to the cabin, I worked on the summer block of the week from last year (Primitive Gatherings). This project will take a while (there are 12 blocks)--lots of long drives. I'm almost done with this one block. The red is much more burgundy than it appears in this picture. I need to also embroider the leaves (and sew the rest of them down) and add more berries.
I brought along another block and started prepping it. You know that the prep takes as long as the actual sewing (well, not exactly).
Yesterday I tried out my new inflatable kayak for the first time. Some friends and I went out at the marina in Sunriver and floated down the Deschutes River. I think it's one of the most serene places I've ever been to!
Nice looking min, Randy! Did you use a stencil for the Baptist Fans? I am trying to decide if I will quilt my Circa 1880 quilt that way. I'm kind of chicken to try, but my rows aren't assembled yet, so I have a while to worry about it still. :)
ReplyDeleteThe P.G. SBOW looks really involved. Kudos to you for doing it.
Oh, I could use a serene ride down a river like that about now! Looks amazing. Maybe if I just stare at the photos it will feel like I've been there. I've never been kayaking, but have done my share of canoeing, and I love it! These photos remind me of when I worked at a place along the Snake River in Idaho one summer when I was in college. We often went out on the river in our spare time.
Sweet May mini done! I've gotten behind. No way I can catch up. I'll just start in when I can. I think we all need a serene river to enjoy once in a while. Glad you had the chance.
ReplyDeleteI so love your May Mini. Gorgeous fabric especially the last border. Fabulous! And the color is just perfect for my decor, wink! :^D
ReplyDeleteI love Primitive Gatherings' designs. Good luck with that project. I know you can do it. I have faith in you. ;^)
your fans look great to me! there's no way you can go wrong with them.
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Love your little mini--great use of that border print. I don't see a thing bad about your fans--my favorite quilting design, for sure. The PG wool applique is beautiful--that will be one lovely quilt! I think you are right about setting up the block taking as long as the stitching. I'm working on setting up a little stash of kits and it's pretty time consuming!
ReplyDeleteLove your mini, for some reason the old song Silver Threads and Golden Needles popped into my head as I was studying it. No doubt the gold accents in your fabric choices. Serenity, a beautiful feeling, hoping for some this next week, as these past few days have been utter chaos.
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