Monday, June 26, 2017

This and That!

I managed to complete another modern Patchwork of the crosses.  I really enjoy making these blocks.  The prep time when you do fussy cutting is fairly long.  Picking and choosing and then making sure you can get enough blocks from the pattern repeats you have available.  Fun stuff indeed.  

Yesterday was a beautiful day in New Hampshire and we decided to take a drive along the coast and stop at various points to soak up the beauty of the sea on a sunny day.  We did stop on the way home for coffee and cake!  

Now that summer seems to be here I love to make frozen grapes for a snack.  Sprinkle them lightly with jello powder, place into snack bags and put them in the freezer.  You have a wonderfully refreshing treat ready to go.

We were sitting outside last evening and the clouds were just beautiful at sunset.  A storm was coming in and there were so many colors in the cloud formations.  Photo's never do sunsets justice.  

I hope you have a good day and thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Love
Chantal

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Flag Day and a Patriotic Finish!

I planned to blog today after a long absence.  I spent most of May away from home.  I thought it was totally wonderful that today is Flag Day too.  I finished this quilt within hours of my trip so I had no time to show it off. 

I made this quilt using a Missouri Star Quilt Company Pattern and some patriotic fabric.  The negative space is big and gave me the chance to do some fancy custom quilting.  (I have not yet removed the blue marking pen marks, so if you see them, they will be coming out)

I am so happy with how the quilt turned out.  I thought I would catch the fag waving in this photo to commemorate flag day.  

Thank you for stopping by for a visit. 

Love
Chantal