Blocks of the Month

The last time I posted, I realized that I'd been remiss in sharing the past months' blocks of the month with you.  I am the Block of the Month chairman for Valley Oak Quilt Guild.  We've had excellent participation throughout the summer, which was unexpected.  Some of the blocks have been challenging, and yet, the guild members have been willing to give it a try.

Our block for July was an 8-pointed star.  I asked the members to make one for the drawing, and one for a Quilt of Honor, to be given to a veteran at the county fair.  The blocks were returned, but the turn-around time was too fast.  The quilt will be ready for 2019.  These were the blocks in the drawing:

 The block for August was Delectable Mountains, done in "mountain" colors.  Twenty eight blocks should be enough to make a quilt top.

 September's block was Sister's Choice.  It, too, was pretty popular.  Love the colors!

 October's block was a bit over-the-top challenging, with the Wild Goose Chase. And yet, the results are wonderful!  I'm sure the winner was over the moon with delight.

After such a time-consuming block last month, the block for November is something simple.  What could be easier than a Monkey Wrench?  Hmmm  I thought I had a picture of the sample blocks, but I don't seem to be able to easily access them.  Maybe next time.

Hope you enjoyed the show.  I know I've had a lot of fun choosing blocks each month.  It's always great to choose one that is a hit with the members.  Now, hmmm.  What to choose for December...

whew!

Last week was a whirlwind of setting up and taking down.  Our house at the walnut orchard was transformed into a wedding venue.  It was fabulous.  Just look at it!  (This picture was taken the night before, during the rehearsal dinner.)

 Four of the seven women in the wedding party are expecting.  wow!

 The pictures were taken before the ceremony.  Here they are setting up for the professional.

 Don't they look wonderful?

I took 100+ photos, and the photographer took another 200.  I think the bride and groom were smiling in every one!

 Above are all of our sons, together in one frame.  That doesn't happen very often.  And below are our two granddaughters, together as flower girls.  That doesn't happen often either!

It was a lovely evening, filled with love and friendship and excellent food.  The tents went up on Friday, and came down on Sunday, all done by family and friends.  Very good friends.  I hope that I speak truth when I say a good time was had by all.  I know I had a wonderful day.  It is good to see one's child so very very happy.  :)

And sometime during the week, I was able to send off a birthday card.  whew!

I plan to sew tomorrow.  We'll see what happens.  Goals are good!

Busy Month

Last week, I gave a trunk show at Valley Oak Quilt Guild.  The following day, I taught a class.  I called it "Freeform Seascapes."  I think it went really well, though there were only five students.  It was a lot of fun, and each seemed pretty happy with their results.  They were all quilting by the time the class ended, and one student even had the binding on her quilt!

Here are the student projects:

 The next day, our son and daughter-in-law arrived from Missouri.  They're here for the wedding on Saturday.  Our last son is getting married.  woohoo!

I put off making the flower girl dress until this past weekend.  You know how children are.  They grow so quickly and unexpectedly.  I wanted to be sure I only had to make one dress.  :)

 whew!!  It fits!  yay!!

So, yes.  I've been quite busy.  Next week everything should calm down a bit.  I cleared out my Sewing Annex.  I removed the twin bed and replaced it with a queen.  Did I tell you that I went to the Common Threads boutique?  I did.  And I came away with a quilt, made by The Pointless Quilter.  Isn't it perfect?

The kids say the room is quite comfortable.  yay!!  It's taken me years to put a second queen bed in my house, but now that I've done it?  I wonder why I didn't do it long ago.  oh well.  Oh, and it's a Casper mattress, which my boys all say is the best bed ever.

Hopefully I'll get a chance to check in next week with some pictures from the wedding.  Goals are good!

I'm Working on Something...

I've pulled the fabrics.  Today is set aside for cutting and sewing.

 A few days ago, our little granddaughter had her first birthday.  Time has wings!!

 In honor of her party, our other granddaughter was in town.  See what I mean about time flying?  How did she get to be so big?!!

And that's all I've got for now.  Hope you're also working on something wonderful.  :)