Is there any better way to start a Monday than with a gorgeous array of Moonflower blocks from our retreat workshop? Just look at these beauties!
Everyone just did the BEST job and I love how they have taken their colors and shadings into their own direction for what are likely to be some fantabulous Moonflower quilts!
My hope is that they will bring them as assembled tops (if not quilted and placed on their beds!) for next year's retreat.
Laying them all out together!
And yes, if you look at the far right column your eyes are not deceiving you - that is a folded finished top already!
I walked in yesterday morning to find it draped over our extra cutting space!
There were other projects in the mix too -
Harrisonburg is getting its square in a square borders.
More pressing and de-dog-earing was going on too.
This space was filled with the wisdom of the ages -
This corner could set this world straight!
Baby quilts were being made with much excitement.
A Hamilton Gardens top came together to much cheering and applause.
Using the Hen Den floor to lay out a comfort quilt.
And amidst all of that, there was still time to grab some willing wanderers for a couple of dirt road hikes -
You can't sew all day and not take time to move your body!
I love sweet scenes like this.
This scene is great for taking in a couple of deep breaths and just reveling in it.
The sound of the creek burbling along side the road sooths my soul.
Music to my ears.
Contemplating what's for lunch as we get back to the car!
Sunday's wander -
More sounds of water over rocks as Wilson Creek heads to the New River beyond.
Our two power walkers way ahead of us already!
We had some newbies on these walks this week so it is extra nice to see it through their eyes. This little waterfall is a favorite spot as we march up the hill - take a breather here.
The Trillium are blooming!
Such a unique little wildflower.
I love this deep aubergine color!
And this color!
Does anyone know what these flowers are?
Lunch was enjoyed on the porch and supervised by Hazel who now thinks the porch rail is her porch to watch over the cows below.
She also thinks she is in charge of rearranging my blocks!
My stacks are slowly growing.
I'm close to forty done - but I need many more.
Yesterday' morning view from home.
My mountain ridges are almost hidden by leafy green!
But this. I am soaking up as much of this as I can. I leave to morrow for my mom's. They will done done and gone by the time I get back next Tuesday.
Can you smell these in your mind? Heavenly!
And guess what time it is right now?
It's time to draw for the winners of our Open Window Gift-Away!
We had 3938 entries!
I'll be drawing for 2 winners who will each receive an Open Window PDF pattern from me and an Open Window Color Roll from Cotton to Quilts!
Each of these rolls contain 20 pieces 8'' X 22'' and are perfect for enhancing your scrap stash!
They have other color rolls and neutral rolls available as well. Check them out!
Entry 3556 is:
Linda Mason!
Entry 2597 is:
Nancy Sue Arnoldy!
Congrats, ladies!
Please check your email inboxes for an email from me with your pattern attached. Please reply to that email with your mailing address and I'll have the folks at Cotton To Quilts get your fabric prizes out to you!
For everyone else:
Intro pricing: The Open Window PDF pattern is marked 25% off in the Quiltville Store through 4/30/26.
String Addiction!
Create a stunning string quilt with 3 simple units! Full color photos, diagrams and extensive instruction for string piecing success!
Quilt Size: 80’’ X 80’’
Create a stunning string quilt with 3 simple units! Full color photos, diagrams and extensive instruction for string piecing success!
Quilt Size: 80’’ X 80’’
I can't wait to see what you do with this one!
Today is the last day of Nola's Bonniacs on retreat at Quiltville Inn. All of us, including me are headed out tomorrow. They will return to Indiana and beyond, I'll be on my way on a 6am flight for my journey to Idaho.
There will not be a blog tomorrow, but I will upload the over-the-porch-rail photos as soon as I have a moment! I promise!
I may not blog every day while I'm at my mom's. Her two sisters are also coming, and son Jason is driving out from Vancouver Washington to crash our girl party. HA! I'm looking forward to this time together.
We'll really catch up when I get back.
Quiltville Quote of the Day
(I love the crinkly texture of this star quilt!)
Don't let the opinions of others stop you from doing what your heart knows you can do!
Vintage star quilt found in Bakersfield, California.
Have a marvelous Monday, everyone -
It looks like a wonderful time was had by all! Your mystery flower is Aqualegia - or also Columbine.
ReplyDeleteThe wild flowers you were wondering about are called Columbine. They grow wild but can also be purchased in a variety of colors from your local nursery. One of my favorites to plant and they spread wonderfully if you can keep the deer away from them. Serena Crisp
ReplyDeleteFlower in question is a columbine! I gave “volunteer “ columbine in my flower bed!
ReplyDeleteYour mystery flower is a columbine.
ReplyDeleteI think those flowers are columbines
ReplyDeleteThe flower you asked about is a Columbine. Have a great trip and enjoy your family! Rita in Iowa
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Moonflowers! The yellow and red wildflowers are Columbine.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers you asked about are wild Columbines. There are also many colors of Columbines that are grown in people's flower gardens. My daughter-in-law has some heavenly blue and white ones and also some aubergine and white ones. They seem to be a very hardy perennial that faithfully comes up every year.
ReplyDeleteGood morning! The quilt blocks are gorgeous and it is fun to see them in so many different color ways.
ReplyDeleteWe moved to Harrisonburg a few years ago. It might be fun to make a “Harrisonburg” quilt. Does anyone know who makes the pattern and where I can get it?
Bonnie, best wishes for a safe and pleasant trip/visit with your mother.
The pattern can be purchased from the Virginia quilt museum.
DeleteThe red/coral flowers with yellow tips are columbine. They prefer a shady place.
ReplyDeleteI think the flowers are Dutchman’s breeches (Dicentra cucullaria). Enjoy your trip out West and the visit with family! Lynne
ReplyDeleteThose flowers under the trillium are Columbines.
ReplyDeleteYou have red trillium and columbine pictured. Both grow in moist woodland shade.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are columbine
ReplyDeleteI think the flower is a columbine. They come in all colors. Sue from Houston
ReplyDeleteThe flower is a wild Columbine, thank you for all the natural beauty shots!
ReplyDeleteThe red & yellow little flowers are native Columbine..
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are columbine. They are the state flower of CO, where they are bluish.
ReplyDeleteAndrea
I believe the flowers that you asked about are Columbine.
ReplyDeleteColumbine is that pretty flower. Just noticed mine in the front yard yesterday. We never use the front door.
ReplyDeleteThe other flower is Columbine I believe.
ReplyDeleteHave an awesome time with your mom
ReplyDeletePretty nature and quilting photos - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe blooms you asked about look like a variety of columbine (Aquilegia). There are wild varieties as well as domestic and they come in all different colors. They are spring bloomers and can do very well in shade.
Your mystery flower is Columbine. Like most flowers they have several colors and shapes to the flower but the leaves stay the same.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are Columbine. Thank you Bonnie for all you do. Clara Diaz
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the two ladies that won the drawing!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog post , love your nature walks and when you add a kitty pic it's just perfect.
All the Moonflower blocks are beautiful ❤️ and the Fini one wow...
We took a ride yesterday up to New Hampshire...love this time of year.
Have a Splendid day
Blessings 🙏💞
I think the flowers in question are columbine. I have several plants but mine are not blooming yet.
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