It is finally summer!!!!!
A time for beautiful sunrises...
gorgeous sunsets....
lazy days at the beach.....
yummy stuff growing right outside our windows.....
vibrant flowers......
thunderous storms....
pretty puddles....
running in the rain.....
finished projects......
(this quilt went to Kriszta in Hungary and since it has arrived at its destination, I can show the details which needed to include a wonky house or log cabin, a star, a 3D element and the recipient's choice of color- Kriszta's was green)
I was inspired to try ideas I learned from 4th and 6th Designs in a trunk show and lecture at our guild some months ago....
...creating 'strata' with strips of batik fabrics, machine appliqueing with some Roxanne's basting glue and a crayon coloring stitching technique along the appliqueed pieces....
some wool tree pieces and a two-colored binding....
Why not start the summer off with a little giveaway??!!!!
This piece of pink was meant for Beth but it is larger than our criteria, so I finished off and would be happy to give it to one lucky person! Leave me a comment and I will announce the winner on July 3rd!!!!
HAPPY SUMMER !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out Helen's giveaway too!
I think I've been a bit MIA lately too,,,, so much to catch up on. Love the baby bird pics and that running in the rain pic - many memories. Happy Summer to you too
ReplyDeletelisa x
Happy summer to you too! I love the pictures in your blog - looks like a lot of fun, especially the one with sailboats. Please count me in on your generous giveaway - the little quiltie is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteLove the TOES!! LOL Mine are coral pink right now!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the pink and black quilt. So cute...
What a wonderful start to summer!! That dresden plate is so fabulous, count me in for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy too that summer has finally arrived in Northern California. It just doesn't feel right until it is really warm.
ReplyDeleteGreat little purple house at the end. I was on the beach this morning and it was hot hot! I am in the AC this afternoon
ReplyDeleteahhh summer! great pics as usual. loving the pinky plate...pretty summery to me!
ReplyDeleteLove all the pics but my favourite is the one of the children running in the rain.....
ReplyDeletePlease count me in for your draw xx
love your summer pics and the little pink dresden quiltie
ReplyDeleteYou have cute little green piggies! :) I bought an electric blue yesterday and hope that I can put it on half decent. I love that pink quiltie!! Pink!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! You have inspired me to give myself an overdue pedicure. I love the pink dresden quilt! and hope I win!! Lisa
ReplyDeleteLove the dresden plates ~ so vibrant! It's great that summer has finally arrived in the North Country, hooray! Come stop by, I've a little giveaway going on as well.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys are having a wonderful summer! What a great idea for your too big block! Pick me pick me!
ReplyDeleteYour photography talents are as amazing as your quilting/sewing/crafting talents.
ReplyDeleteLove Kristza's piece....beautiful! Oh....you "sew" inspire me!
Happy Summer to all!
Oh, I love the dresden plate... and the contrasting modern fabric with what most think of as a very traditional design. Thanks for the idea to inspire me to think... Oh, and yes I'd love to win it!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Summer to you!!! Here's winter, but that's OK, I LOVE winter time!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love all of your photos, you're so talented!!! I especially loved the vibrant flower and the pretty puddles!!
And your quilts are Amazing!!!
I love dresden plates and yours is gorgeous!!!
Hugs,
Sandy
Happy summer to you too! I have a bright orange pedicure to complement your green one. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove those green toenails! That was a very nice collection of summer time photos. I especially liked the puddles. Great little quilts for your swap and giveaway. Please add my name to the drawing for your pink one.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely ADORE that dresden plate! Your fingers better pick my name! And the house/tree quilt turned out wonderfully. Good to be able to see the whole thing :) BTW I am feeling much better - it took a week, but I'm a new person now!
ReplyDeletei just painted my toes a similar color and it looked kinda icky on me. i like it on you. awesome pix. that quilt turned out gorgeous! what a treasure and such an interesting techinique
ReplyDeletei would love to be put in the bowl for the giveaway, that is one sweet mini!
I was just in upstate ny this week looking at Colgate, Hamilton, Skidmore then up to Middlebury VT what a beautiful area and drive up thru this area of NY. Wondered if this was the upstate you lived in as I drove.!
ReplyDeleteGreat week of weather till I started driving home Friday the rain was awful!
I LOVE Dresden plates and hey with 2 girls PINK is a big color in this house! Would love to hang this on my wall of little quilts.
love the picuture of the girls in the rain! Can you explain the crayon technique , I must have missed it ? what a wonderful wall hanging , just love it. great use of fabric for background design, love the house and trees :)
Kathie
I enjoyed the pictures - great places, lovely pictures. Each is different and very impressive.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is fantastic!
Pick me, please!!!
I am in love! It is gorgeous!
That wonky house on it's way to Hungary is terrific - it will be well received, I'm sure. And who wouldn't like that lovely Dresden plate - the dotty background fabric was truly inspired and brings that little extra something which makes it sing :-)
ReplyDeleteGreen toes??? Us east coast girls sure do pick some wild colors to do our toes don't we? Mine match your pick giveaway project :) I love it!!!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me into your giveaway.
Peggy in New Jersey
Wow, Lisa. Both quilts are great! That was an innovative way to use all of those elements in a quilt. And I love the polka dots in that dresden plate.
ReplyDeleteDS just left for 7 weeks of summer camp so I sure could use a pick me up. Does that cover a queen size bed ;-) It's beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteNow THAT is what I call summer! Your pics and projects are wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteLovin' all your "wonky" quilts!! Please add me to the giveaway....
ReplyDeleteLucky you to have summer. I live in Massachusetts and I think we've had 2 days that I would consider summery. I love the Dresden Plates and your color choices are awesome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the landscape. What a cute piece you are giving away!
ReplyDeletelooks like a great summer already! love the quilt you're giving away, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the Dresden Plate quilt! How lucky we are that it's too big for your purpose! :)
ReplyDeleteThe picture of the puddle kind of looks like a free motion quilting pattern. Inspiration is everywhere!
Oh, I love it!
ReplyDeleteVery summery, just what I need here with our cold Australian Winter at the moment.
ReplyDeleteOoh, ooh -- pick me, pick me! That little quilt is adorable, and I have just the place for it! :)
ReplyDeleteas usual Lisa, It is fantastic. Enjoy the summer.
ReplyDeleteLove your work. Francis Moore
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute, cute quilt the little house quilt is! I also luv your dresden plate. Glad to hear summer has finally found you. Happy sewing!
ReplyDeleteOh you make me miss the blue skys even more than I already do! Very cute dresden!
ReplyDeleteOh you make me miss the blue skys even more than I already do! Very cute dresden!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving summer too! The dresden is sooo pretty and I LOVE pink! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy summer? Brrrrr! I have my ugg boots on here! LOL Krista's quilt looks amazing Lisa, love it! Inspiring work!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt, and I suspect it's just the right size for me!!!
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