This last week has been crazy. We are taking a few days this week to take off with our trailer and head for the hills to get away from the 100 degree heat. I have been working madly on my 4 different projects and a guild Hot August Night Challenge has sucked me in so now I am trying to get that done as well. Getting away for a few days might be just the ticket to get some down time from the sewing projects.
I did manage to get my July BOM Garden Party Down Under blocks done. So glad last month that I finished the 4 pieced blocks that were part of June, July, August, and September instructions. So I only had the vase and blooms to accomplish this month. The Hot August Nights guild challenge was to make a neutral piece with just one Pop of Color in it. I took the pattern from my Alex Anderson neutral quilt and double the size of the pieces. I have the quilt top done at 36 by 36 inches. I have the first pop of color blossom on and have the second one prepared to fuse on. Have to really get going on this as it has to be completely finished with quilting and binding by August 9th.
Our oldest daughter's English Mastiff puppy. Talked with her this week, Loki is now 100 pounds and obviously loves riding in the truck.
I love your July block, cheerful and sunny, just like the weather as I understood ;) Great Pop of color too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy some vacations!
Thank you for sharing quiting and pet photos!
Like you finished quilt - hope you can enjoy some time away from the heat!
ReplyDeleteGood for you as you get away from the heat! Your Garden Party Down Under block is lovely! Such a pretty mix of fabrics! And that pop of yellow in your neutral quilt is beautiful! Of course, I’m not very objective as yellow is my favorite color! LOL!
ReplyDeleteSome fun projects, but probably not as much fun as "heading for the hills". Escaping the heat is sure a common task this summer. We've had more excessive heat than usual here. And that dog just cracks me up - if he could only talk!! Obviously he loves going for a ride.
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks--looks like you enjoyed picking out the fabrics for them. Hope your getaway is all you imagine.
ReplyDeleteThe dog picture is nice. And funny. Thank you for smile!
ReplyDeleteYou're so talented. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAw on the pup. Already 100 pounds. They are huge dogs.
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Car riding dog is an amazing puppy
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time away! Love your garden quilt. The pop of color on your neutral looks great.
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Enjoy the getaway! Great photo of the dog.
ReplyDeleteOhh Enjoy your escape!!!
ReplyDeleteLoki is the best!!!!
Your Garden Party quilt is lovely! Have fun on your escape! We are looking forward to a much needed escape in August!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your escape to cooler altitudes! That granddog!!! So cute!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip away, rest, relax and recharge those batteries! Loki is so handsome, take me for a ride, he's saying.
ReplyDeleteWow can't believe how big Loki is now! Love the Garden Party blocks. So smart of you to work ahead like that. The Hot August Nights challenge sounds like such fun! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your respite from the heat. Congratulations for pushing so many projects forward before your leave.
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