We took our opportunity to hang quilts over the porch rail on the last day of retreat with the Pieceful Hearts quilters.
And right as we were going out - I couldn't get my phone to turn on. What the heck?
My phone battery - totally dead. Ladies waiting with quilts over the rail.
I asked Siobhan to step in as photographer - but since she didn't have much of a cell connection where we are, this is the only photo I've received of that over the porch rail event so far.
It is what it is folks!
I did coax her phone away from Sio so I could take a photo of her beautiful Rhododendron Trail quilt finish - I love the golden yellow she used as border. Beautiful!
Great cooks in the kitchen!
This kitchen was made for making yummy food - and the Pieceful Hearts gals NEVER disappoint!
This huge pot of yumminess contains Siobhan's infamous corn chowder - SO delicious!
And here's the recipe!
Our version had kielbasa - so flavorful!
Another meal that was so good I didn't get photos - but I will be making this SOON:
I took photos of the recipe card - convenient!
This was the best pulled pork and made in the instant pot.
Backside of card - definitely a keeper!
When I arrived yesterday morning - everyone was gone but Patty and her carload of quilters. She was parked in the driveway sending this message. Oh the frowny faces! LOL!!
The even funnier thig was - because she was in the driveway it wouldn't send.....not until she reached town about 1/2 hour down the road and it came in while I was doing laundry. LOL!
Monday morning before the phone died.
Thanks for everything gals, it was great to have you here!
Oh and notice the purses?
These were a group retreat project taught by one of the group - no pattern info - and they all turned out so cute!
Snazzy ladies!
It's a black and white photo y'all!
Time is flying by quickly. And I'll be gone the first half of September to Poland and Italy. (There is still room if you want to come! But hurry, space is limited!
If you don't see much quilty progress on anything from me over the next several weeks, just know that I am working like crazy behind the scenes to get our upcoming Quiltville Winter Mystery quilt ready.
Oh boy! It's going to be so cool! I know you are going to love it.
It's a hit! Thank you so much!
If you missed Monday's post with my Jacob's Chain PDF pattern release and Gift-Away, click to THAT POST to catch up, read the details and get your entry in!
Our drawing happens 7/31/23.
*Introductory Special!* The pattern is marked 25% off in both the Quiltville Store and the Quiltville Etsy Pattern Shop.
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And with that - I'm off back to the inn. There are beds to make and things to be made ready.
It's about to be Christmas in July!
Quiltville Quote of the Day -
It may be something that seems insurmountable at the time but it's how it works.
Only you can get yourself unstuck!
Start small. You'll get there!
Jamestown Landing quilt from my book String Fling available on sale in the Quiltville Store.
It's Wednesday! What are you doing with it?
So sorry your phone died.. isn't that the way it goes.
ReplyDeleteThe over the porch railing quilts are beautiful. The purses were fabulous 😍
I'm going to try the corn chowder. Sounds delicious.thank you for the recipe.
Take it easy
Have a Sparkling day and
Blessings 🙏💞
That corn recipe is somewhat like my Mother’s, only she put it in a casserole and put a “crust” of Bisquick over it and baked according to package directions. Extra was set aside to add to each bowl. Also, the pulled pork recipe made think of Judy of Patchwork Times because it has Dr. Pepper. She loves Dr. P. Dotti in CT
ReplyDeleteCorn Chowder, Yum! I use Taco Seasoning and Root Beer in my Sweet Pulled Pork. Oh, no on the cell phone dying. No extra power pack for a quick charge?? Love the Mystery teasers. Keep on Stitchin'
ReplyDeleteLove the over the rail quilts - all gorgeous! Who doesn't love good food! Will be trying both of these recipes! Thanks Bonnie and Pieceful Hearts! Carolyn in Texas
ReplyDeleteChowder sounds delish! But what size cans of corn, please? Thx!!
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Bummer about the phone and no pics of the quilts over the rail! They looked to be some beauties! Thanks for sharing the recipes!
ReplyDeleteOH no!!! Not the dead battery fiasco... HAHA! It happens. So happy that someone was able to step in and rescue! The recipes look delicious, thank you so much for sharing, as always! Safe travels home, ladies. Looking forward to seeing what the new group brings! Sew happy to see the black and whites already! :)
ReplyDeleteTomorrow I fight with putting backings together to go down and quilt... 3! But, this is the last big group I have to do before cleaning up and getting ready to head back to school... :(
Happy quilting!!
Can I just say that I love how grateful you are to be experiencing these trips. You have a heart of gold. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are showing us art that many of us would never have seen. I am grateful for you!
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