Re: Quilting and what I've been up to this summer

Wow - you've really been busy Kris. When could you fit in quilting. ;-o

I'm working on 4 different projects that have to be done by mid September for our quilt show.

1. I paid to have my Civil-war fabrics quilt done that's larger (72 x 86) since I knew I didn't want to struggle with that myself. My free motion quilting needs more practice and I really get tired of doing straight lines all the time. Now I can't decide what to use as the binding.
2. I have to sandwich and quilt a Secret Staircase design by Bethany Reynolds that started last year when she was here for classes.
3. I'm just finishing up hand quilting an Ohio Star and 4 patch quilt made up of blocks given to me by my bee for hostessing in 1999 and 2001.
4. And a small 21" square pinwheel type done from the book "Square Dance". It's in bright oranges, lime green and a bunch of other strong colors - a big change from my usual stuff.

I'm a big gardener too. We've been at this house 1 year and brought at least 90% of our plants with us, although a lot are still in a holding area.

Gosh, Kris, you're making me tired just reading about all you've been up to! Best of luck with the painting and reorganizing -- as well as with the web site. I'd love to see some of your quilts!

Kris sweetie, do you hire out!! My goodness you have been one busy gal. I would love to see your flower gardens. We planted moon flowers last year and on full moon nights the flowers looked like they glowed in the dark! Hope your son sets up that web site for you. Hugs, Helen in WI