Treasure Hunt!

Here are some pictures of an incredible quilt found at a new-to-me store in town.

 Very tiny finished squares, about 7/8th of an inch.

 Isn't the border wonderful!

Later this week, I'll share more pictures from this shop.  It's so nice to welcome another quilt lover to town!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

It's pollen season

 Definitely a good day to stay inside and rest.

 My classmate's platter turned out beautifully.  I love this shot.

Here's another class that was going on simultaneously, gorgeous chairs made from trees and limbs with woven seats.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Making sawdust, one project at a time.

 This week I'm in wood turning class at the folk school and enjoying it immensely.  Above is a picture of my turned box.  The instructor is prepping the top for a wood inlay.

 Tomorrow we'll be learning to make Christmas ornaments like this one out of red cedar.

 Others in the class have turned before.

If you're interested in taking a class, sign up soon.  Summer is a busy season in this neck of the woods.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

From 2009 to 2017, that's only 8 years right?

Not bad considering.

Lori at Humble Quilts Blog kindly offered this pattern; however, I used 2" squares and adjusted everything else accordingly.

Need to do a quick label which also gives credit to Lori of course.

Spring is drifting in on us slowly.  The big question is do I start Spring cleaning before or after the pollen comes?  Always a conundrum.  Since my middle name is procrastination, I do believe I'll finish a few more quilts first.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Locals call this Dogwood Winter

Have you heard the term before?  It occurs when the dogwood trees begin to bloom and the temperatures drop simultaneously.  We're to hit a high of 50 today and there's also a high wind advisory out.

It's a good day to stay inside and sew.

 

Here's another finish.  Simple quilting accents each block, while straight rows frame the borders.

 Until then, keep stitchin' . . .