Hot Diggity Dog

Doesn't it make you happy

when certain opportunities

fall perfectly into place?

You just want to shout

Here's how it happened.

Well, last month was my birthday,

I had recently purchased Australian designer,

 Susan Smith's book,

Quilting Somewhat in The Middle,

and then I discovered

Homestead Hearth Quilt shop was going 

to begin a BOM for Susan's quilt,

the Lewis Coverlet, the quilt

featured on the cover.

I would say it was a 

serendipity moment. 

Hot Diggity Dog!!

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It's been a very long time since I

signed up for a BOM through a quilt shop.

It has it's pros and cons.

But the timing seemed right, and I

was eager to play with one of Susan's designs.

I just received month #2 

 and I've been super pleased with

the shops fabric choices.

I know it's hard to please everyone,

but the fabrics are very close the original quilt

and come clearly labeled.

Of course, there is no law

that says if I don't like something that I 

can't change it.

If I miss cut, the quilt is scrappy enough,

I can just add something else.

The center of this medallion style quilt

was the first month's section.

The colors are soft and look

like the quilt has been well loved

for a long time already.

It's part of Susan's cozy style.

This month's section will be a 

time consuming working on the floral

garland that's in the center.

Lots of pieces to applique.

My needle and thread are ready.

Until Next Time-

Kyle