Quilts Underway!

This didn't take long!

The July Quiltvillians checked in on Wednesday afternoon/evening and by the time I arrived yesterday morning there was a plethora of projects already up on design walls and being worked on at machines.

The best part?  There was not a soul in the Quilting Quarters - they were on the porch having brunch!

So I did a quick tour around the room to catch some quilting projects in still life.

I love this traditional Barrister's Block presented in this pattern by Moda:

This version is called By The Bay and is designed to use layer cakes.  I love the soothing blues.

Waterford in deep navies and creams.  Lovely!

One County Clare in blues and greens -

And another County Clare in charming pinks and reds!

I love seeing the workspaces where the magic is happening!

As I made my way into the kitchen -

WHERE IS OUR BREAKFAST?!?!?!

Tula has been a window-peeper since she first adopted us...but this is the first time I saw Flash curious enough and feeling safe enough to peek in over her shoulder to see what is going on in here...

There is hope that one day he will let us touch him.  I would give anything to hear him purr and for him to know he is doesn't have to fear us.

Right now he stays about 6 feet away from anyone, and will turn and bolt if you make a move toward him.  We are letting him live life on his terms right now.

Some impromptu show and share!

Emily shared this finished quilted jacket that she made -

A lovely Elizabeth Hartman top in blues and aquas -

And a fun scrap buster!

It's from this pattern by Thimble Blossoms

Happy holiday bear paw with skinny sashings! Love it!

This one is called Redford.

There is a lot of Christmas in July sewing happening as well, and it is July after all!

A completed Xing top from my book String Frenzy made up in reds and greens.

Close up of fun scraps!

A whole lot of holiday paper piecing happening here!

Some of these pieces are so small and the sewing lines so close together it is just insane, but look:

It's Burl Ives as the snow man!

If you are of a certain age like I am, you likely watched this show on a yearly basis.  It wasn't the holidays without a bit of Sam the Snowman.

Fans of the beloved television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” eagerly awaited the annual appearance of the little reindeer, who first flashed his nose in 1964.

I remember, do you?  I swear I can hear Burl Ive's voice as I walked in to see that paper pieced version on the design wall.

Christmas Stack n' Whack receiving borders!

Progress being made at my own machine.

I've got block kits cut in the small plastic show box in front of the green basket holding my completed blocks.

And yes, more Four Patch Fun blocks are happening between the seams as I work on my main project.

I'm working my way through all of the pinks I've cut out first, and then will move on to the mustard/gold versions.

By 3:30pm I was just feeling "Done Through" and hobbled over to the inn to join the ladies for snackies and bevvies on the back porch.

It was nice to just sit and visit and catch up.  My walking back and forth from the QPO to the retreat is a bit limited due to wanting this leg to heal. But I made it over for porch time and it was a great end to a great day.

Tula lounging on the rug under a rocking chair because yeah - that looks comfy! LOL!

Notice the curly belly hair?  Adorable.

Around the corner and partly under the church pew beneath the kitchen sink window - Flash snoozing.
Ladies are all sitting at the porch dining tables...there is much talking and laughing and it doesn't seem to bother him a bit. He is trusting us!
I told you - he is getting there!
So what's up for our Friday?  Not sure!  Huge thunder-bumper storms rolled through in the middle of the night.  Seriously crazy rain and thunder.
Is it going to rain more today? My phone app is saying more thunderstorms later this afternoon but who knows.
The quilters are all inside and quilting up a storm. Everyone is happy, and that makes ME happy.
Maybe today I'll load that little Old Town topper into the long arm?
How about your Friday?

Our Abbeygate release was a hit!  I'm so thrilled to hear that so many of you have been setting your scraps aside with this quilt in mind and I can't wait to see what you do with this one.

Abbeygate is marked 25% off in the Quiltville Store - no coupon needed. Sale good through 7/31/25.

Tile Inspired!

Simple shapes create a stunning repeat of pattern and secondary designs – All from a photo taken of a vintage tile floor white traveling. Full color photos, Optional piecing methods, and directions to press for success!

Quilt Size: 80’’ X 80’’

And about that gift-away!

I'll be drawing for 2 winners who will each receive an Abbeygate PDF pattern from me and a Crème de la Crème fabric roll from  Cotton to Quilts.

And yes, they have wonderful rolls in other colors, too! Each roll contains 20 different fabrics 8'' X 22''. Perfect for stash enhancing!

Pop on back to the Gift-Away post and get your entry in.

We'll draw for our winners on 7/28/25.

Good luck, everyone!

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Sometimes we all need a kick in the pants to get motivated.

 
Here's your kick for the day! Just START!
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And It's always a good day to start a string project!

Close up of my Santa Fe String Star quilt from my book String Fling.

Happy Friday, everyone!