Beach Friendship Quilt

I've been asked to do a block exchange at the beach retreat this year (2017) and there are 20 of us participating in it.  We have to have twenty 12 1/2" blocks ready for exchange upon our arrival there.  As usual, I have grand plans and poor time management skills.  I've known about this for EVER and am just now getting around to working on it.  I am in the middle of summer with grands and very little time (of course -- as I said, poor time management skills).  What to do, what to do?  I've got to go simple so that I can sneak in little bits of sewing time.

7/25  Simple it is.  I am involved in another project for a friend the next couple of days so first up is to get these pieces cut.  Then it will become a leader/ender for the block I need to make.  I know that sounds backwards, but this block has 100  1 1/2" squares and easily a fourth of them are HST's.  It'll take a bit of time.  Another reason to keep this simple.

Autumn Splendor - Clue 2

Week two has arrived and with it, even more color.  The logo picture says it all this week.  Truth!  So, so pretty.  We do have a couple from our yard that are fitting as well, so I'll share.

Autumn in Texas comes much later than it did when I lived in Montana, but it is every bit as beautiful.  We have lovely oaks, pecans, and maples in our yard that give such beauty in the dark colors.  Ahh, my soul is so happy when all the color is out.  It also means the scarecrows come out and I decorate the house in colors that two redheads are oh so comfortable living in.

Autumn Splendor - Clue 1

This November will be the 5th year that a specific group of quilters has gathered in Rainbow, TX for a retreat right before Thanksgiving.  Each year when I leave for retreat, it seems as though fall has not arrived yet.  BUT (I know, never start a sentence with but, but . . .) it seems that each year when I return our yard is in full regalia.  I always try and capture a picture of the day I return home  In 2014, this is what greeted me and this is where this week's inspiration originated.  Ohhhhh, the golds and browns.  So, so beautiful.

August 2018 Quilt Update

Welcome to the Monthly Update.  What does that mean?  Well, it's just little ol me trying to recap what took place during the month so that I can keep track.  I kind of use it like a journal.  Please sit back and enjoy a peek into a month of my life.

Any links that you click in this post will open in a DIFFERENT window, allowing you to continue reading this without losing the page.

So . . . . If you have followed me in the past, you know that I have set CRAZY goals each month and it's tough when they just don't happen.  I think goals are wonderful - believe me, without them I fear my lack of  movement.  The thing is -- I just don't want another year of unattainable goals making me feel stressed.  I have a busy year ahead with lots of surprises, family happenings, and retreats.  Those items alone give me PLENTY of deadlines to deal with.  As a result, I am introducing the new goal section - hahahaha, it's the same, only reasonable.  Let's hit the ground running . . . or not.  How about a hot drink and a good read?  See, life is good.  Oh, and the goals each month are at the end of the post now.

The previous 2018 monthly update links are located at the end of this entry.  I hope that you make it that far.

Autumn Splendor - Introduction

Due to popular demand, I am introducing this year's mystery.  With all of the medical craziness that has been in our home since May, I had pretty much talked myself out of doing a mystery this year.  However, I am a toothless wonder stuck in my house so, why not?

Autumn Splendor - Summary

Can you believe it's my fourth mystery!!  I am shocked at how time has flown and yet am super excited.  I hope ya'll have just oh so much fun with it and please, please, please share what you have done.  I can't wait to see each one.  The first clue goes live September 1st.

I am gathering all of my mystery posts and placing them here so that you can link up and find what you want easily.  They will each open in a new page, leaving you access to this post.  You can always find this page by clicking the tab at the top of the blog.  Please become a follower and you will always know when the new post is up.  Welcome to everyone and comments are always appreciated.

CLICK ON THE POST LINK BELOW TO GET TO THE CLUES!!!

Post 1:  Introduction
Post 2:  Clue 1 - Nine-Patches and HST's
Post 3:  Clue 2 - Modified Nine-Patch and Small HST's
Post 4:  Clue 3 - Tri-Recs, Strips, and Block A
Post 5:  Clue 4 - Strips, Small HST Sew and Flips

Post 6:  Clue 5 - Blocks B,C,D,E and More Sew and Flips
Post 7:  Clue 6 - Cornucopia Blocks
Post 8:  Clue 7 - Border Fun
Post 9:  /clue 8 - Big Blocks
Post 10:  Center Medallion and Reveal

Quilt Plano - Eye Candy Time

Nervous.  Yep, that's me.  I have managed to agree to attend a breakfast (what am I thinking as I can't eat?) with friends and then time at the quilt show where people will see me.  I'm so very self-conscious still and until this whole mouth experience is behind me in November/December -- well, let's just say I know how silly I look.  AND OLD.  So very old.  Mirrors and cameras don't lie.  At any rate, I am going to follow through on this commitment and away I go.  Breakfast is at Poor Richard's Cafe in Plano and soon we are seated and enjoying some catching up.  It's so great to see people again and I know just how much I have missed the sociality of being together.  We take our time and enjoy a couple of hours together before separating and departing for the quilt show.