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!!

****

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

Christmas In July

The other day I was walking

through Hobby Lobby and 

there were the Christmas decorations. 

Thinking of "Christmas in July"

has become a popular summer tradition

or a winter one for those of you below the equator.

Granted I'm not quite ready

to shop or decorate for the holidays,

but I did recently finish 

my quilt, "Christmas or Not",

 which I had started 

in January, 2018.

"Christmas or Not"

68" x 84"

It is hand appliqued 

and hand quilted.

I had paced myself over the year and half,

completing the applique blocks in 9 months,

but the quilting

has been an ongoing project.

The background is filled

with diagonal lines and

  snowflakes.

The border is double straight lines.

It is a simple applique design

with simple quilting and 

will be the perfect quilt

to enjoy when the Christmas holiday

actually does arrives.

Until Next Time-

Kyle

Just a Quick Check-In

The 4th of July holiday weekend 

is over here in the states.

We had great time 

celebrating with the family.

Hope you did too.

****

I also wanted to thank everyone

for your birthday wishes and 

for leaving comments for 

my birthday giveaway last week.

Running Man wanted to choose everyone,

but we limited it to 3 and those

blogging friends  have been notified.

Michelle B.

Angie H.

Cathy B.

Thanks again, everyone.

I'm looking forward to a

wonderful year.

****

My maniac sewing resulted

in my finished top for

my blue and white version

of a Burgoyne Surrounded.

But right after I posted my photo

my eye immediately saw this

I felt bad for a few moments

until I remembered that the original

quilt made in 1880 had an oops too.

Am I going to change it?

Nope, it's going to stay.

*****

We've had some violent thunderstorms

rolling through the last couple of evenings.

The yard and garden got pretty beat up 

with the hail.

I just wanted to show you

a photo of these clouds
I took from the backyard.

Mammatus Clouds 

They can be seen before, after or during

a thunderstorm.

They are pouches 

formed by sinking air.

Cool, huh!

****

My upcoming week is

going to register high on the fun meter.

Running Man and I are going tent camping

with our daughter and her family. 

Should be fun!

I'm even going to bring along

a little stitching.

It's always good to think positively.

Until Next Time-

Kyle