Tada All Around!

First thing in the morning - the morning after arriving at retreat - and there are finishes?

It seems the Tada Quilters were up burning the way past midnight 2am oil and sewing until the wee smalls to "Getter Done!"

Patty finished this cute top made from a layer cake and was just finishing up borders when I walked in.

Super cute!

For the first full day after arrival, there was a lot of quilty activity happening:

Gorgeous Kaffe's!

This layout on the front porch became this:

There are more borders planned to increase the size. All of those half-square triangles left big bonus triangles to be used in the  border.

This quick throwdown in the front foyer became this by dinner time:

SO cute!  And a great size!

I believe Jill said this was a kit - if anyone has the info, please post it in the comments below.  Thank you!

Halloween and Christmas are BOTH happening in rapid fashion!

Another Halloween happening here - 

And some more here -

Rail fence blocks are super easy and make up for a quick quilt or table runner - so fun!

Stars are happening in a few locations as well!

Two color ways so far - I believe there is a third making it's way to a design wall - hopefully soon!

Temperature quilt on the wall -

This is going to be so cool!

And all of these compass points!  Wow!

And then there was this - 

The morning after the cat-tastrophy that followed the night before:

Tula found herself rudely trapped in the crate as she was mid-consumption of breakfast.

It was time for her 2-week re-check on the osteomyelitis in her left hind leg.

This time just another round of shots - one big antibiotic, and a shot for pain as the previous one had worn off and she was back to limping again and not really using that foot.

One hour ride to the vet - 15 to 20 minutes waiting our turn at the vet - and back in the car for the hour drive home.

It seemed like an easy plan -

But what happens when one of the side clamps is loose (and unnoticed) on the crate?

I lifted the crate by the handle to get her out of the car, and the loose clamp became looser due to the weight of her little body inside, and the door pegs fell out of their spots, and the little devil escaped into the car!

Talk about panic - because if she had indeed gotten loose outside the car she would have ran and I would never have caught her.

I did the two-handed clamp down on her body pinning her to the folded down back seat area - grabbed her by the scruff with my left hand, quickly put the crate back together with my right hand.

I put that crate door-side up and lowered her down into it so quick it left her head spinning.

And mine.  Oh, the adrenaline.

All of this and home again by lunch time.  And I never did get that nap.

As for Tula?

Life is good when you can entertain yourself by playing with the cords for the porch blinds.

Not a care in the world.

My afternoon was spent stitching and pressing some more strip sets - will these browns and creams ever be sewn away?  I don't think so.  There is more to be coming in the days ahead.

I know some want to see the tile design that inspired this - and all I can say is "in due time" as I want the pattern to be ready with the whole reveal.  

I think you are going to like it!

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

An unexpected compliment maybe the nicest thing to happen to someone today.

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Spread some happiness around!

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Have a terrific Friday, everyone!