A Day At The Beach - Clue 9 - Finale

WOW!!!!!  WE have made it to the end.  Together!!!  I hope you have had a great time and that you are just one to two afternoons from being ready to quilt this beauty.  Well, at least I think she is a beauty.

I'd love to tell you not to scroll to the end, but I know you've already been there.  I'll even bet you didn't pay much attention along the way so, PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY TO THE END before starting this last clue.

I would REALLY like to see your finished tops/quilts.  Please email me at mystery@dhayter.com and attach the pictures.  I'll share them on the blog.

Billings Quilt Shop Return

A couple of years ago while up in Montana, I did a shop hop around Billings and found some great little quilt stores.  Four Winds Quilting was one that I stopped in back then and wrote a a post about it that you can access through this LINK.

Today, I have a few hours to kill and decide to stop  in again.  It truly is a fun shop and I always come out with new ideas.  Upon entering the store, I spot a fall wall hanging right by the door that is super cute.  With fingers reaching out, I'm not sure it is cotton (although I am assured that it is) as it has the feel of brushed corduroy.  Not matter, it's very eye-catching and the pattern finds it's way into my arms.

A Day At The Beach - Clue 8

This week is going to be oh so fun!!  We are winding down and putting all those pieces together.  It's about time, right?  Welcome to Clue 8.  I am up in Montana enjoying grands along with a son and daughter.  What a perfect way to spend part of October.  Now, back to the beach.

PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE CLUE BEFORE BEGINNING.

Cutting:

Using Color 4 (med. blue), cut 16 - 2" squares AND 32 - 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" bricks.
Using Color 5 (dk. blue), cut 16 - 3" squares
Using Color 7 (if doing this) or Color 6 (if not), cut 16 - 2" x 4 3/4" bricks 

A Loop Around the City --- What Can I Spy?

A day with my sweet man is always fun and full of surprises.  Today, the mission is a loop around the city and stopping in at various events along the way.  Coffee first and then we are ready to go.  The first stop is at the downtown Garland Urban Flea Market.   You can check out ALL that we do by clicking on THIS LINK.  This post will highlight different things.

Check out this basket of pin cushions

A Day At The Beach - Clue 7

In the words of  the Steve Miller Band, "Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future."  At least it feels that way for me right now.  It seems like each time I blink, another clue is being released.  Am I typing fast enough?

Welcome to week 7.  I bet you're thinking that we must be getting close now.  Well, we are, but not just yet.  This week we are going to put some of those bits you've been working on into use.  I can see you nodding your head.  Yep, I'm glad too.

PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE CLUE BEFORE BEGINNING.

Cutting Directions for Clue 7:

Using Color 3 (light blue) cut FOUR - 3 1/2" squares

October Brazos Retreat - Our Witchy Quilt World

It's been almost 5 months since this wonderful view was mine.  Hello there, old friend.  It's so good to see you again.

The time has come for our October retreat entitled, "Our Witchy Quilt World."  With a late arrival, I arrive around 10:30 and start racing like crazy to get set up by noon when the ladies will begin walking through the door.  Luck is on my side and I make it just in time.  As soon as most of the participants are there, we are off to Babes for lunch.  Imagine our surprise when we discover that a table is already being held for us and occupied by Jennifer M. and Jennifer S.  What crazy fun is this?  They decided to drive down and have lunch with us.  I LOVE IT!

A Day At The Beach - Clue 6

Clue 6??? Is that right??? WOW -- It's getting close now.  The little bits are all starting to come together and we are going to build some blocks.  Woohoo!!!!

PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE CLUE BEFORE BEGINNING.

Cutting:  Using Color 1 (lt. green) cut 32 - 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" bricks.  I know the sizes in this clue are odd, but it can't be helped.