It's International Quilting Day!

Is there a better time to be on retreat than on International Quilting Day?

With winter HOPEFULLY in the rear view mirror - we are looking ahead to a beautiful spring and getting into all of the quilty good trouble we can!

There is good food to enjoy, beautiful quilts to make, some make it and take it projects happening - and more.

From the other side of the table!

 Lupine & Laughter is getting some borders!

A gorgeous maple leaf is ready for binding!

And there's a whole lotta trimming going on!

There is quilting going on in every corner as a beautiful blended nine-patch gets its binding sewn down during some quiet hand stitching time.

And finally FINALLY after that teaser of a fake spring we had a couple of weeks ago - we were able to get out for a dirt road hike to move our muscles and breathe some fresh air.

Look!  Little spots of yellow!

We can't quilt hour hours sitting in a chair, unless we stretch and move a bit.

And Mooooooo-ve a bit more!

Welcome to Virginia's season of mud!

I love that one blonde one just staring back at us.

Green is happening all around -

And a walk is so much more enjoyable with quilty friends in tow!

I took this photo through the back entry door glass - Lynne is the cat whisperer and Hazel is enchanted.

But if you look closely in the bottom left corner you'll see a bit of Flash's face.  He has moved his 6 feet away rule to maybe 4 feet.  We just keep working with him.  He's still so very feral and no one has been able to touch him yet....but baby steps are being made.

Just 3 quilters on cat watch duty.

All rows are made -

(Yes, I'm still in pin-matching hell...but it's worth it!)

The goal is to get the center together, and start in on the fun borders I have planned - and yes, there WILL BE STRINGS!  Woot!

It might not look like it, but Hazel is cheering me on, too.  LOL!

Last night while hexie stitching -

Tula loves the dogs! She walked right over to the front of Mabel's crate, tucked her feet under and stayed there for the longest time.

Mabel didn't seem to care one bit -

And I wish I could say that all was well in the animal realm - Mable is back to 100% - this morning I woke up to Zoey throwing up blood. I don't know if what Mabel had was contagious - it doesn't matter.  Hubster Dave has scooped up the sample from the floor, put it in a plastic baggie and is off to the emergency vet with Zoey.

Here we go again.

Along with International Quilting Day, it's also "Send your vet's OTHER kid to college" Day.

Prayers, well wishes, good juju, howling at the moon - all welcome.

And if you haven't yet, please pop over to the Gift-Away post and get your entry in!

I'll be drawing for 2 winners who will each receive a Brookgreen PDF pattern from me and:

A Caramel roll from  Cotton to Quilts!

Introductory Pricing:  The PDF pattern for Brookgreen is currently 25% off in the Quiltville Store, no coupon needed!  Price good through 3/31/26.

Simple shapes and easy piecing create a stunning repeat of pattern and secondary designs, inspired by photo taken of vintage tile floors white traveling. 

Full color photos, Optional piecing methods, and directions to press for success!

I can't wait to see what you do with your own version, be it in these colors, or perhaps a color theme of your own choosing!

Brookgreen finishes at 80'' X 80'' but is easily customized by making fewer blocks for a smaller quilt, or more blocks for a bigger one.

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Please don't give up on the dream just because it will take a long time to get there. ⁣
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The time is going to pass anyway. What can you do to bring you closer to your goal?

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone -