Quilters On Rhododendron Trail!

What is with near-mid-November with temps in the 60s?  Buckets of sunshine!

Four brave quilters and I took a little pilgrimage up to Grayson Highlands yesterday afternoon to see what we could see.

And from this photo, you can see what we saw!

It was my first time back on any kind of hike - putting the healing rolled ankle to the test, I had on tall socks, a compression sleeve and my lace up tall hiking boots to support my ankles.

I did fine - along with everyone else!

And Zoey loved it too!

The last time I made it up here it was hot hot hot in August or September and the ponies had all gone "over the mountain" to where the sun didn't shine and the shade was plentiful.

I don't blame them - but there were 3 hikes where no ponies were seen at all, and I crossed my fingers that we'd at least see a couple yesterday.

We saw perhaps 8 or 9 - which was wonderful!

It wasn't long before extra layers came off.

Sweaters and denim shirts around our waists.

Oh, that sunshine felt grand.

And there they were -

Wooly coats a- growin'!

grazing away and paying us no mind.

Shooting into the sunshine -

Peaceful as peaceful can be.

This photo -

The color of the sky -

The browns and neutrals -

I'm thinking of my Triplet quilt project using the browns, neutrals and turquoise - I think it's a good combo, don't you?

This baby was getting a snack from mama - not quite weaned yet.

So precious!

And my shadow - in the way of everything.

This makes up for all of the times we didn't see any -

The sun was starting to move beyond the mountain creating large shadows.

Taking a breather.  Such a great rock!

Neither the pony nor Zoey really cared about any of this.

Pictures can't do this justice.

I listened to my hiking companions again and again exclaim "oh, WOW!"  And I felt it too.  I always do when I am up here. So much beauty.  And Silence.

And Peace!

And back to quilting!

I love how this Bitcoin is coming along!

As I left for home -

The front porch was fully occupied while the evening temps were still nice.  I'm so glad that this is being enjoyed as I know it won't be long now before we have to wait for spring to have another day like this.

Today the November Quiltvillians are on their way home.  It's supposed to be even a bit warmer today, but rain moves in by Thursday.

Lori's Stitchin' Sisters are arriving Wednesday afternoon so today and tomorrow will be "flip the house!" to get everything ready.  And here we go again!

My big "make one thing better" for yesterday was to oil down these very dry pine shelves that go into the cupboard we brought in on Sunday.  The morning sun on the back porch was just lovely and I enjoyed doing this job out there.  

As I said - there are not many "nice" porch days left - so I've got to make the most of them.

This evening we'll get everything put back together with new shelf bracket things so everything is a bit more sturdy.  We'll have the dining room put back together for Wednesday's arrivals.

How did your Monday go?

I have placed the printable PDF pattern for Pine Tree Point at 25% off - only $9.00 in the digital pattern section of the Quiltville Store. Sale price good through 11/24/21 when it will return to full price at $12.00. No coupon code required.

I made the runner in blue, too!  Good for having out all winter long!

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Our true friends will remain. 

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And the communities we have built with these friendships will remain. 

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The dust will settle.

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We are still who we are and we still love who we love and we still love doing what we love to do. ⁣
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It will quilt out! 

Have a great Tuesday, folks!