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