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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

August Quiltvillians 2.0 and More!


How do you gauge the wind factor in a photo? You look for the flutters and folds and quilters struggling to keep everything flat - no no avail.  LOL!

Such was the case yesterday afternoon as folks lined up with quilts and quilt tops over the rail - and the wind was just NOT going to cooperate!

"Action shots!" is what we call them....but then is there anything prettier than quilts waving and flapping in the late summer afternoon breeze?


Hold on to your quilts before they go flying!

If you look hard enough you'll see some finished Indigo Way quilts along with some more fluttery lighter weight finished tops that were completed while on retreat this week.

At the far right is Dawn's Early Light from String Frenzy.  It turned out so lovely!


Another finished Indigo Way, a cute watermelon table runner and a beautiful quilt top of repeated red/white triangles.


Two more Indigo Way and a wedding ring star.


Cute and colorful bricks!


Thanks for coming everyone!

And lest everyone think it's always fun and games here - a lot of real life happens as well.

We dealt with a guest's rotary cutter accent that lead to stitches in a finger - a trip to the ER for that because Urgent Care was closed.  Another guest's ear ache that proved to be bad TMJ - also a stop at the ER because Urgent Care was still closed due to a re model, and an hour wait for meds at the pharmacy, and another guest who had to leave early due to a sister's medical emergency. On top of that - a dead microwave that wouldn't heat anything anymore. (It's always something)

And a hubster who passed out at the doc yesterday during a procedure involving cortisone shots into his wrist. That almost ended up with HIM in the ER - but luckily we didn't need to go that route.


Last evening at Lowes choosing a new microwave.

Luckily the old one - the ONLY appliance we hadn't replaced at the inn since buying the place - died on the last day of retreat.

Folks are leaving this morning, we'll get the new one installed today, and it will all be done by the time the Stitch Mob arrives for their retreat tomorrow afternoon.

Oh, and you know that "Sharing is caring" thing?  Now it's my turn to be driver and supervisor while Hubster Dave has HIS colonoscopy tomorrow morning.

So today - it's all laundry, all house flipping and getting beds made by evening time because I won't be around tomorrow to do it. I'll be back at the hospital.

But in between everything else I've been up to this. Click to Play:


This is what's been under my needle.


This is where all of my greys have been going.  Plus some golds and neutrals.

This is what is coming together after all of the tile floor inspiration from Ireland/Scotland.

I'm excited about it!

And I'm hoping this next week will be a bit less "eventful" as things go...I'd like to see this together as a top so I can get back down to what I really need to be concentrating on.

The pattern release of  Eclipsed has been absolutely phenomenal! Thank you!

The one thing I've had emails on is folks outside of the USA having trouble with the Buy Now button as it uses autofill and as they are international, they then get a message saying that we don't ship outside of the USA.

PDF patterns are not shipped. There is no problem if you simply add the item to the shopping cart, then click to the shopping cart and choose either your PayPal or Credit Card option.  It should process just fine from there. It has something to do with purchasing digital files with the BUY NOW button if you are international.

Do not use the Buy Now button.  Add the item to your cart and then click the cart and check out the normal way.

Sorry for the headache - but give this a try and see if it works for you.

Also - if you've downloaded and can't find where your PDF went on your device - do a SEARCH by pattern name. Most of my issues come from iPhone/iPad users who don't know where to look.

How to find a PDF on an iPhone in Files.

The broadest place to look for your PDF is in the Files app. You’ll be able to find it there if it’s on your iPhone.

  1. Open the Files app.
  2. Tap Browse > On My iPhone.
  3. Search your folders for the PDF.

It’s very likely that the PDF ended up in the Downloads folder, so search there first.

How to search for PDF files on an iPhone.

Using the search function on your iPhone might be one of the simplest ways to find the PDF that you’ve downloaded. Here are the steps for using the search function:

  1. Swipe down to find the search field.
  2. Enter the name of the PDF into the search field.
  3. Tap Show More to scroll further through searches.
I really hope this helps!

Would you like to win an Eclipsed PDF pattern?


I'll be drawing for 2 winners who will also receive a Facets of Black fabric Roll from Cotton to Quilts. And yes - they have other color rolls perfectly suited to enhance your scrap stash for Eclipsed too:

Beautiful purples, oranges and yellows! I love the variety that color rolls give to my quilts.

Click to the Gift-Away Post and get your entry in.

We'll draw for our winners on Thursday, August 29th!  Good luck, everyone!

Of course, Eclipsed has an introductory price already marked 25% off and good through 8/31/24.  Hurry now and save! 

Eclipse Inspired!

Stitch a solar eclipse of your own with fun string pieced blocks! Full color photos and diagrams included. Strings are pieced on paper foundations, PDF templates included.

Quilt Size: 70’’ X 70’’ 

I can't wait to see what you make with this one!

If you are drawn as winner in the gift-away, and have already purchased Eclipsed you can simply choose another PDF from the Quiltville Store as your prize.  No problem!


Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Why is it always like a scavenger hunt? ⁣⁣
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And is there a prize if I find everything?

Have a terrific Tuesday, everyone!


 

28 comments:

Miss Papa said...

Love your tile floor inspiration blocks! Makes me think of a field of daisies as I admire it. Glad all are ok from the accidents, and by the way cortisone shots aren't any fun for sure.

Barb said...

WOW! for all the beautiful quilts, and all the "oopses" and the best may be your new "floor"! that is just incredible!

Debra said...

Lovely quilts over the porch railing even with the wind! Busy day for you today.
Beautiful day here in Ma. Sun is shining through the trees. No more rain.
I think I'll start a string quilt. Just have to make a decision on which one.
Can't wait for autumn to arrive.
Have a Sparkling day
Blessings 🙏💞

Anonymous said...

Looks like I'll be foraging for gray fabric. I absolutely love this new quilt you're making. I can't wait for the pattern!!
Mary in Florida

Anonymous said...

New ‘Tile Floor ‘ quilt is STUNNING!! Just beautiful. 👍

Bonnie L. said...

I adore your new gray and gold mosaic top. It is gorgeous!

StellaRose said...

Oh, my goodness. The new quilt is fabulous! Your creativity just keeps flowing.

Carol Weber said...

I saw that Dave was wearing some sort of brace at the Saturday evening concert, and now he needed a cortisone shot? What's up? And your gray and gold quilt is STUNNING. Truly.

Anonymous said...

OUCH! I still remember the cortisone shot, in my right wrist, twenty years ago. Love the over the rails showing. Off to find blackout curtains, I think I have made, for my Granddaughter in college.
Jo Ann Bonner

"Bee" said...

Bonnie......Is the other kitty who came to your house in the winter time still with you. I know it was sharing the warm little enclosure your beautiful Lola has and I believe you did take it to the vet for some check-ups. Somehow I've missed any news you've posted about it:) Love your quilting blog and miss any news you have about your animals:):):)

gardenwitch said...

Me too!

gardenwitch said...

Tell your hubby don't feel bad about reaction to shot. The one and only one I had I cried and cried. The nurse called me a baby and then after all that pain it didn't work!

Anonymous said...

When the checker asked my husband if he found everything, he said, "Everything except the Shout" and she replied, "Okay." Wasn't that helpful? They are trained to ask but not what to do if someone has a problem. Scavenger hunt is right! But I'm thankful for those full shelves! And let me add to the response for the new quilt: love it!! Chris

Anonymous said...

The new gray/gold tile quilt really sparkles!

Would something like clip-on picnic tablecloth weights help for windy-day, over-the-rail photos?

ClaudiaB said...

OK I can see a Sunflower, but my first thought was Fried Egg, Sunny Side Up! It's a beautiful quilt top.

Kit said...

yikes.. sage the house!!

Ginny A said...

OMGoodness! So many things that weren't so fun this week. So glad things worked out ok. The new blocks are working up really lovely. My brain has settled on Celtic Tiles when looking at it. I know you will name it something great but until then that is what I think of it as. LOL

Terri in BC said...

Love your new quilt design - can't wait for that pattern to be released as it will be perfect for my daughter!

Anonymous said...

I love your new quilt! It would have made a great mystery quilt for this year … but it’s out of the bag now, lol! Microwave ovens are sure not made to last. They seem to have a built-in expiration, whether they’re used a lot (yours) or a little (mine).

Anonymous said...

Love the quilts blowing in the wind. Looks more realistic. I was beginning to think those perfect photos were photo shopped (or whatever the current acronym is) LOL Mary_in_AZ

Ilona said...

Love this new quilt in grey and gold colors. I also love to see your working space. I am not the only one with piles of strings and snippets. Thank you for sharing it!
Ilona from Germany

Jacqueline Matsumura said...

Bonnie— I enjoy your scrappy quilt patterns and your quotes of the day. They both would make wonderful wall hangings. Or— compile the quotes into a book!

Tracey Honig said...

OOOOHH!!!! I just KNEW that the new quilt would be something fabulous! I LOVE it!! I was looking at the floor in the band hall the other day. The pattern is squares, with a blue square, a round of white, & then a round of black. HA! Of course, I was thinking... Hmm...
It sounds like craziness over the weekend. I remember when I got diagnosed with the TMJ. Also from the ENT. I do miss chewing gum, but I don't miss the headaches that I got from it! ;)
I hope everything goes good with the hubs. And it slows down a bit for you. It is BRUTALLY hot here in South Central Texas right now. The kids (& staff) are all trying to deal with the pains of going back to school while dealing with this heat. All the while I wish I could stay home & sew. :( Maybe I will get some stitching time this weekend. Stay cool & happy quilting!!

qltrmimsy said...

I love the gray/yellow/white combination and agree with Claudia B. "Sunnyside Up!"

Mary said...

Life happened! I feel the stitches from a Rotary cut. Mine got superglue to fix. Beautiful Quilts and tops. A little breeze is ok. Best wishes on Greg and his Procedure. Sparkling grays and yellows!

Anonymous said...

Love the floor tile blocks! So many differences units! It could have been a great mystery quilt! Sue

Anonymous said...

I was wondering the same. I think Bonnie dubbed him “Dash”. Fran in Pa

Kim said...

Are you still using the grays we all sent you when you put out the gray request? Love this fabulous tile floor pattern, so many possible colors to use in this one :0) Happy Sewing :0)

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