Sew Many Memories

This is a very old UFO that finally got finished about a month ago. The name of it is "Sew Many Memories" by Sue Hillis. I love this piece, but boy oh boy, did I ever get tired of backstitching! Yowser. But, it's finally complete (after about a 3 year wait) and I'd been looking for a frame. It fits into a standard 8 x 10 frame. So, yesterday while we were out and about, I found a great old wood frame at an antique store for $1.00. I love it when that happens.

So, I just gotta mount it and frame it, and then call it "done!"

Quilting Fever

Hot, hot, hot...it has been too hot around here! 108 degrees earlier this week...blech! For a family that loves fall and winter, that is not good news. It was even too hot to enjoy the kayaking last weekend.

So, indoor pursuits are in order for the next month. Namely, quilting. My quilting fever has returned with a vengeance, and I'm taking advantage of it. The bbbq (blue basket bed quilt) is coming together. I'm piecing the rows together and I hope to layer and baste it soon.

I'm also working on a small doll quilt, which I'm handpiecing. It's a Jo Morton pattern from an old Quilters Newsletter Magazine. Just a simple four patch, but a lot of fun and very quick to do.

I don't post enough photos of the furry one, Shepherd, so I thought I'd throw one out there just 'cuz.

I've added a "quilting blogs" list to my sidebar because I've been discovering so many great quilt blogs...I seem to be adding to the list daily!

Mountain View

We took a little trip up to Mountain View, Arkansas last weekend. It's always a great time when we head up there... a little music, a little food, a little fabric, a little flea marketing....all good things.

If you haven't ever been to the Ozark Folk Center, it's a great place for traditional crafts and traditional music. And lots of herbs!

Now, I've got to get busy and get this quilt top together.

Morning Glory

This morning the first flower unfurled...just beautiful!

On the crafty side, I've made a couple of these crocheted washcloths. They are very fast to make and feel great on your skin. It's the washcloth from the Summer 2008 Interweave Crochet by Kim Werker. I know I'll be making many more of these...

Summer Sunset

A beautiful 4th of July Sunset on DeGray Lake in Arkansas....

And much needed rain today...