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Monday, August 04, 2025

Quilters Through The Weekend!


Look who I caught just gathering for breakfast!

And this crazy weather we are having (most welcome!) Temps were in the 50s in the mornings so it was too chilly to breakfast outside on the porch - they opted for the dining room instead - and I don't blame them!

Let me tell you, the house smells so good when I walk in  - things are sizzling on the stove, or baking in the oven and it just makes my mouth water.

If you go hungry on retreat, that's your own doing!


Stripy blocks being sewn together!

I don't have information on this project but I'll see if there are instructions somewhere. Basically it's just hourglass blocks with stripes going one way in half the blocks, and the other direction in the other half oc the blocks.  You can see here she has pressed her seams open.


I love the vertical sashing in this one!

But find the seams and look at the blocks as hourglass units.  Make them any size you want.

When you cut a square of striped fabric with an X you are going to have 2 triangles with the stripes going one way, and 2 with the strips going the other.  You can make your squares any size you want.


Second baby quilt almost together!


Kaleidoscope blocks in progress.


And Autumn Leaf time is right around the corner!


I love these kinds of Quilter's Still Life photos -


And here are where the purples are ending up!

Old Town blocks are coming together!


Today is Becca's birthday and we are so happy she spends her birthday with us on retreat!  Happy Birthday, sweet lady!


The "Feeling Crabby" Old Town blocks are also making progress!


The question was raised to see if the crabs should all stay going the same way, or if they should rotate in the quilt to be going all different directions. 

My response was....if they are ALL going different directions, no one can point out that you sewe done in wrong!


Some more Bitcoin progress happening here!


And pumpkins are reaching a finish -

If you know the info on this pattern can you post it in the comments section, please?


Drafted by the quilter (her own design) to use treasured shirt fabrics in a memory quilt. These are paper-pieced and so cute!


Even though fall is around the corner and some schools are starting back this week - it's still summer in our book and these popsicles are right on time!

The pattern is called Summer Pop by Lo & Behold Stitchery.


Sampler blocks came from Sew Sampler boxes!


Family tree quilt project!


What fun!  A box of yo-yos destined to become flowers on an appliqued border!


Grassy Creek is growing, and I spy some Garlic Knots blocks being sewn as Leaders & Enders on the side!


In a quiet moment, I caught this photo of Meg and Tula just sitting next to each other on the porch steps, solving world problems. As fun as posed photos are, I really love the candid ones the best.


In my world -

The "too many flying geese" main project has been temporarily thrown over in favor of string blocks.

The phone booth - black cab-double decker bus fabric is one I picked up while in England on a past trip.

And it was Caturday, so I sewed in some strips of cute cat fabric, too.  I think that fabric came from Japan!


There is more progress being made as I had enough blocks to put another big block together.

And I know you are going to laugh at this:


BODY SUITS?!  Just say no!

I about laughed myself out of the store.  Remember these?  1970s/1980s?

That feeling of a snap coming undone at my crotch as I sat in history class?  *BOING!*

The feeling of yet another layer (and snaps!) tucked into my already form fitting jeans?

Another unbreathable layer of fabric where I didn't need it.

And here we go with another younger generation thinking they invented something, and aren't these so cool and all the rage?  LOL!

NEVER AGAIN will you catch me wearing a body suit that snaps at my crotch. Dealing with a double-layer wedgie is not on my bingo card.


Quiltville Quote of the Day -

As an instructor I have watched so many students struggle over things not being absolutely 100% perfect. 

This ridiculous reach for perfection can steal the joy out of so much of our daily lives including our quilting. 

Don't go there! Don't do this! Life is perfectly beautiful because it is not perfect! 

Thoughts for a Monday...

 

27 comments:

  1. Anonymous9:18 AM EDT

    Love all the quilts! The pumpkin quilt is called Pumpkin Patches by Cluck Cluck Sew. Have a great day everyone!
    Mary in FL

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  2. Stripes project is from Missouri Star. They have a handy tutorial you can follow - https://www.missouriquiltco.com/pages/quartered-stripes-quilt-tutorial

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  3. Anonymous9:34 AM EDT

    The pumpkin quilt is called Pumpkin Patches by Cluck Cluck Sew - it is a version of her Brightly pattern. I’m pretty sure the kaleidoscope quilt is going to be Alaska by Laundry Basket Quilts.

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  4. Anonymous9:39 AM EDT

    I believe I first heard it from Jenny Doan, “finished is better than perfect” I tell myself that almost daily. FranSak in Washington now.

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  5. Anonymous9:41 AM EDT

    Missouri Star has a video tutorial for the stripe quilt called “Quartered Stripes Quilt”. They also have a written pattern of same name.
    Sue

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  6. Love the Pumpkin quilt top..
    Great quote of the day as I quilt freehand Baptist Fans on my quilt! Not perfect for sure. It's 1/2 done though. Will be binding tonight.
    Loving this cooler weather..
    Your strings are looking great. Very inspirational...
    Have a wonderful day
    Blessings 🙏💞

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  7. Anonymous9:44 AM EDT

    The striped quilt is called Quartered Stripes quilt pattern. You can find it on Pinterest

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  8. Anonymous9:45 AM EDT

    The striped quilt is called Quartered Stripes quilt pattern. You can find it on Pinterest

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  9. Anonymous10:08 AM EDT

    The striped quilt is called Quartered Stripes quilt pattern. You can find it on Pinterest. Mary K

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  10. The pumpkin quilt pattern is Pumpkin Patches designed by Cluck Cluck Sew. I want to make this quilt.

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  11. Anonymous10:29 AM EDT

    Pumpkin Patches by Cluck Cluck Sew

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  12. Natalie Larson10:32 AM EDT

    The striped quilt is one which I saw on the Missouri Star site. If you search Missouri Star and "Quartered Stripes" you will find it easily. I could post a link, however, some are nervous about clicking links from strange people. And I am stranger than most!!

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  13. The striped quilt is from a pattern and tutorial from Missouri Star quilting. Search for Missouri Star and "Quartered Stripes" and you will find it easily.

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  14. Ha! I thought yesterday's stripy project was all individual strips! I still think it's super! I really enjoy seeing the quilts on display.

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  15. Yep, the body suit! Mine were mostly long-sleeved and I loved how they stayed tucked inside my jeans. :-) I can't believe they're back!
    Love seeing different colors of Old Town blocks! I made my label yesterday, trimmed the edges, and now I'm ready to put the binding on mine. I left off the last checkerboard border, added a narrow stopping border instead, and then put a wide border all the way around so it would fit on our California King size bed. I put a minky on the back. It's heavy to wrangle lol.
    Happy Birthday, Becca!
    Happy Monday everyone, Jenny

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  16. Anonymous11:19 AM EDT

    Tula ia thinking "Look but don't touch." Ellen Thompson

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  17. You sure painted quite the picture about wearing a bodysuit! Lol.

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  18. Anonymous11:37 AM EDT

    I’m still giggling over the body suit with snap crotch. I remember well and never again. Today’s progress not perfection is so right on. Thank you for my daily dose of reality and beauty. 💜☮️ Katie

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  19. I changed my Reds to Purple too. I have way too much Purple in my Stash. I might need to make some backing to use it up. Love seeing all the Retreaters and pretty Quilts. Our temps have cooled in the PNW. It's getting too chilly to play in my garden .Not ready fir school to start. Some are starting on the 20th, I heard. Remember the Bodysuits too. I had them to wear in winter. I'm and 60's 70's girl!

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  20. Anonymous12:02 PM EDT

    I think those kaleidoscope blocks are going to become Edyta Sitar's Alaska quilt. My friend is making it now and I recognize the blocks
    It finally cooled off here late last week and I love that a light cover is back on the bed at night

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  21. ahhh body suits....... the laugh for the day! thanks Bonnie, I needed that!!

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  22. Meta Bonnell12:31 PM EDT

    I think bodysuits are the adult version of baby onesies. I would not want to be wearing one when in a rush to reach the bathroom on time. LOL
    Always such lovely quilts being made at Quiltville. The Pumpkin Patch quilt also comes in other variations -- trees, hearts, stars.

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  23. Thanks, Bonnie!!!! Your blog uplifts my day and I'm so grateful!

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  24. Love the quilt behind the Quote. I have made 2 that are scrappy. One of my favorite patterns. Thanks Bonnie.

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  25. Anonymous7:12 PM EDT

    Oh the antique quilt under the Perfection quote is wonderful :0).....Perfection truly is the thief of joy........just enjoy the process of making a quilt :0) Happy sewing!

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  26. Such great stuff coming out of the group this weekend. I wonder what problems were solved in that conversation... it was a great shot! The body suits did give me a good laugh! 🤣
    Back to school full swing this week. The kids start on Wednesday. UGH!! 😩
    Thanks for always giving me a good creative break from reality! ❤️

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  27. I remember sewing and wearing a snap crotch body suit about 1970 out of jersey knit that was printed like snakeskin. I loved wearing it with my leather mini skirt. Boy, howdy! not today! The older we get the more likely we won't have as much control over our exits for fluids and such. Plus, I do not look wonderful in anything short anymore. Lots of lovely quilt ideas being shown here!

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