Hexie Quilt Update & More!

It's impossible to do anything...ANYTHING...around here without fur coated helpers jumping in.

It sure makes things interesting to say the least.

What was going on?

I laid out my hexie quilt top so I could see just where I needed to start adding the next hexie row to the mothership.

"Zoey, can you move please?"

I got this far.  One more evening of stitching should do it. Then on to the next 3 large motifs!

Yesterday I went to physical therapy for some dry needling (Like acupuncture but involves electric stim into the needles...it's not as bad as it sounds) and I was doing really well with much less pain until last night. I reached for my phone from where I was sitting on the couch and everything tightened up again.

I'm so over this...I don't know what it's going to take to make the neck/upper back radiating down into my arm pain go away.

I'll be taking it easy this weekend.  There is a porch and a group of quilters to visit with.  I'm taking the low road.

String piecing underway!

And something cute with hearts and connector blocks.  Sweet!

By 11am all of the quilters had exited the inn and were quilt shop hopping in Galax!  It's our Virginia Quilt Shop Hop month and there is no stopping quilters who are  bound to go participate in the fun.

By mid afternoon all were back with purchases and smiles on their faces.

Later in the afternoon the top was together!

Sweet sampler blocks from Pat Sloan.

It's in a book - not sure which one. Will get info later -

Any guesses what is going on here?

It's a color wash of scrappiness!

More fun blocks in batiks -

And a sweet flag for the eason!

This is a Lori Holt pattern booklet.

Quilt tops are coming together already!

Love the red/neutrals

Here's the pattern -

What a difference a change in colors makes!

This lovely finish is from a kit.

Sweet butterflies!

Also like butterflies!

This quilt was made with neutrals from a group swap.

More Hearts of Hope from my Solidarity PDF patter booklet are happening here for a granddaughter who asked for one of her own.  These are her school colors!

It's going to require a lot more hearts - it's got to fit her bed!

After therapy I managed to piece a few more of these blocks. I'm thinking wall hanging. Not super small, but not extra big, either. Maybe something like 6 X 6. We'll see.

I've always like quilts in primary colors. Red, Yellow. Blue.

Today? Much like yesterday.  The quilters will be quilting and I am planning on porch enjoyment time and just taking it easy this weekend.

Monday we'll be drawing for our String Rings winners!  

Did you get your entry in on the Gift-Away Post?

I'll be drawing for two winners who will each receive a String Rings PDF pattern from me and...

A Rainbow Remix Color Roll from our friends at  Cotton to Quilts!  

Color rolls consist of 20 different pieces each 8''X 22" and are great stash enhancers - be sure to also check out their Notable Neutral rolls - you can never have enough fun neutrals on hand.

I think we've got all of the details out there - are you ready to enter?

Enter to win on my 6/17/26 Blog Post.  Winners will be drawn Monday 6/29/26.

If your stash is overflowing with strips and scraps, String Rings is the answer! Full color photos and graphics and multiple construction options for piecing the way you want to piece. A scrap lover’s dream!

Includes string piecing on foundations, traditional rotary cutting with options, and foundation paper-piecing options for the connector "B" block.

Quilt Size: 101” X 101”

Optional but helpful: Essential Triangle Tool.

Traditional rotary cutting methods are given for those who don't have access to the ruler.

Intro pricing:  The PDF pattern for String Rings is on automatic 25% discount in the Quiltville Store through 6/30/26 - No coupon code needed!  Discount applied at checkout.

You only need an EMAIL ADDRESS to purchase PDF patterns.

Do not use auto-fill to make your purchase which will automatically fill inn your shipping details! Just fill in your name and email address ONLY.

Place the item in your shopping cart and then go to the cart page to check out choosing either your credit card option or Paypal. Shipping addresses should not apply as this is a digital pattern purchase. 

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

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone -