Catching Up

 Greetings!  I've been on a little break so thought I'd pop in and catch up.  This was big news a few weeks ago.  I was honored by the Vermont Quilt Festival.

I entered the virtual show to support the festival which had to be virtual this year.   I had no expectation at all so it was a wonderful surprise.  I also received a Purple Ribbon of Merit for this quilt, awarded if you received a combined judges score of 97-100.  I've been working toward this goal for many years.

I also received a Blue Ribbon for my modern quilt!  It was particularly gratifying since I'm not generally known to make modern quitls.

 Hanna and David came for a visit and while others had to work we decided to visit the Mystic Aquarium.  We look like ad for glasses. lol.

We got to see the trainer feed the Penguins.   Special time with my kids together is rare and such a gift.  

The obligatory Nemo photo.

And Hanna's favorite; jellies.

We also sailed my son's Hobie for the first time.  He named her Tenacity; our family motto.

We had driveway fireworks - very carefully at a distance.....

I've been busy planting container gardens

I have started growing hostas in all weather pots on my 2 decks.  I've always had a hosta garden and this is the best way to grow them on my property.  This one is three years old.

As far as sewing, I've been making summer surgical caps for my son. This one is made by fabric I received from Jackie through Norma.   Thanks ladies!

I also decided to add big stitch quilting to my Canteloup quilt.

It has been fun picking which colors go where.

I even worked on it at the beach 😀

I hope you are having a nice summer!

xo

Good Ole' Summer Time

That is the name of this quilt that I made many years ago.

 It was a group project with Jill Reid and Susan McD.

 It is atypical for me as it is all pieced and as a plain backing.  But it does have some renegade blocks.

 Friends on FB and IG had a sneak peak of our hotel room while at the Vermont Quilt Festival.  Car trips are the perfect time to pack some down home comfort.

I was surprised (and delighted) to bump into my friend, Sue Watters, from England in the lobby.  She was traveling in New England and visiting the festival with a friend.  Boy did we enjoy a chuckle at our impromptu room party.

 Hooray for the Shelburne Museum!  Hanna and I had a gorgeous day there.  If go, ride the Merry Go Round.   You are NEVER too old.

 We toured many exhibits and enjoyed the gardens.

I was so happy to see the show with my daughter this year.   We had a great time and visited Chery's booth, Curvalicious and saw Kelly who was at her first VQF.

 Alice Payne was awarded a 2nd place ribbon.  I wore a dress that almost matches.  They don't allow photos for public use, but check the website and they will post the big winner quilts which were quite modern and contemporary this year.

This adorable little Wren has been singing her heart out this week.  I hope she moves in and has a family!

 I have yet to see her mate.

Her is her sweet song.

Thank you for all your concern about my sidekick.  Coco is doing great and back to normal.  

What more American than Cherry Pie?  I wish I had a piece for everyone!
xo