Before The Rains Came -

Yesterday's lunch on the back porch - not knowing what would be erupting within the next hour.

Holy cow did it come down! 

We could see it coming in the distance - and before the deluge erupted we were able to get sme over the porch rail photos taken - 

I'll share those tomorrow - in the meantime, here is what happened through the weekend from within the Quilting Quarters:

Isn't this gorgeous?

Bunny has graphed this out herself on graph paper, and it's a row by row thing, all of the rows completing was was begun or continued from the previous row.

I love autumn - I'm just not ready for it to be this close yet!

Chris is working at getting her On Ringo Lake to top status!  She is getting there!

While everyone was at lunch -

I love walking through the sewing stations when the room is empty - you can see what everyone has been up to!

For those who had asked about the sampler blocks on the wall, they come from Super Bloom by Laundry Basket quilts.

Beautiful applique block on the design wall -

A finished Allietare!

These blocks were made by everyone - brights on black - to be used in a children's donation quilt, setting yet to be determined.

Strippy top assembly in progress!

A VERY FIRST EVER QUILT getting its borders!  Hooray!

Something very 3D is happening here...

And more stack n whack/ one block wonder in progerss.

And this. Always This.

This is how Tula greets me when I arrive - WHERE IS MY BREAKFAST!?  Funy girl!

Lola has her moments, too - this was yesterday morning.  Click to Play:

I can't believe she is 14.
And yes, Ivy is also fine.  She loves living outside, but comes in at night to sleep - with Lola locked in the basement for the night, because.  That's the way we keep the fights down here.  It's a routine that everyone has come to accept and be okay with.
This also happened.  Click to Play:

All if this trimming yielded this:

And on to borders:

Sew much string block fun!

The response to our Hamilton Gardens release yesterday has been phenomenal!  I can't thank you enough, and I am so excited that you are excited to make your own version while stitching down your scraps.

New Zealand Inspired!

A trip to New Zealand in January 2024 gave me a chance to see Hamilton Gardens for myself. All of that inspiration is captured here with easy to follow instructions, full-color photos and graphics to help you create your own version – no triangles required!

Quilt Size:79’’ X 79’’

Introductory pricing: I have set the price for Hamilton Gardens at 25% off - no coupon needed. Sale price good through 7/28/24. 

And yes - there is a Gift-Away!

I'll be drawing for 2 winners who will each receive a Hamilton Gardens PDF pattern from me, and a Hamilton Roll from Cotton to Quilts!

Of course, they've also got gorgeous neutral rolls to enhance your stash as well.  Check them out!

Winners will be chosen by random number generator on Friday, July 26th.

Fabric prizes must be shipped to a USA address.  If you are outside of the USA, we can ship the fabric prize to a friend within the USA who can forward it on to you.

Enter to win on the Gift-Away Post.

Today is my last day with Chris's Christmas in July group on retreat.

Come rain or come shine - they've been troopers.  More rain is in the forecast for this afternoon, but if it keeps the temps down we are all happy campers, even if that means umbrellas.

I hope everyone had a great weekend and was able to get some stitches in somewhere.

I'm still binding on mom's gargantuan hexie - up to the 4th side now, but there is also a hanging sleeve to stitch down so it will be a few days to completion yet.

After that one is done I'm thinking of jumping right in on the binding to Huka Falls.

And I'll be back to working on myk recycled shirt stars - because something needs to go into my hoop and SOON!

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

I find no arguments with this. ⁣
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Happy Monday, folks!