Quilt for Fun – Late Summer
Every year at about this time, I say the same thing: Why does summer go by so fast? One minute it’s fireworks and parades and the next it’s back to school. The list of what I wanted to get done “this summer” is still, largely, just a list with but few check marks. I did finish a couple of UFOs and “Halloween Housing” needs only to be bound.
I took a class from Karla Alexander at the end of July and just couldn’t rest until the top was finished. The pattern is called “Red Onion” from Karla’s book, “Stack a New Deck.” My version is “Onion of a Different Color.” Karla is a great teacher and the class was a lot of fun.
This summer I’ve seen so many new fabrics and techniques that I love, it’s hard to choose what to do next. I have lots of ideas for new projects and find myself annoyed when I have to go shopping, plan dinner or throw a load in the washing machine. We went to see the Minion movie a few weeks ago and I think I need some Minions to do housework and weeding and laundry. Also, errands, grocery shopping and cooking the boring stuff. Wouldn’t that be cool? I even saw some Minion fabric. “Bello!” I would even make them their own quilt.
The whole Northwest has had a hot, dry summer. Please remember our firefighters in your thoughts and prayers. Portland has had a record number of days over 90 degrees. The good news is that the veggie gardens are having a banner year and the fruit has been terrific. The bad news is that the glorious sunsets are partially due to smoke in the air and fire season is far from over.
No matter what I’m working on, Ella is always good for some commentary or reminding me when it’s time for a treat.
She never, EVER forgets treat time.
“Halloween Housing” will only be on sale until the end of August. When you next see it, it will be part of a double pattern. Turn to our shopping page ( www.mobquilts.com) for more details.
Quilt for Fun
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