Congratulations, Rosemary! That's a great honor and you should be very proud!

Beautiful red/white quilts, Annis, and I love the start of the hexis quilt! That will be a stunner if you have time it finish it.

Wendy, I have some free instructions and templates of my Sew-on-the-Line on my website. I haven't updated it since 2012 so there are no hexies there yet. I'm hoping to start back doing tutorials soon, at least 1 per month. Since I can't seem to find the time to learn how to do videos, I will be doing PDF files for awhile. If we ever get settled in our new home maybe there will be more time for the videos I've been wanting to do.

Luann, I have 7 grandsons ages 1 thru 13. They don't get many quilts from me though. Black and brown quilts sound interesting. I'm working on a twin size quilt for the youngest this year.

Annis,
Thanks for showing the block and the quilt drawings from EQ. I have that program too and love popping fabrics or color ways into it to see if I would get the desired results. I'm hoping to utilize the quilting portion of the program with my new longarm. Oh, the ideas that can keep a girl awake at night!!!
I'm starting to think more along the two color theme method, since seeing all your red and white pieces. I have a lot of black and browns that would make up into a very masculine looking quilt. Something that you really don't see a lot of. And my Grandsons are turning 16, 13, 12, and 5. So at least three are starting to look for something that's a bit more mature. Time will tell if I put another project, or three on my list!!
Luann

Rosemary,
Just remember your piece won Grand Champion with your friends at the retreat!!
It was stunning and an accomplished to be proud of!
Luann

I do love your red and white quilts.

I love your hexies too. Have you told us about your sew on the line method?
Keep cool!

I finished my goal of 3 red and white wall hangings this week, barely. I thought I'd have a few hours to spare but that water drip I'd been hearing finally showed up on the carpet. Time to turn the AC off and get the drain unclogged. My nephew came to the rescue and got it going again. At least it was late in the day and didn't have time to get too hot in my sewing room. Must have AC on these 100+ days.

The quilt on the right took the place of the New York Beauty. You really didn't think I was going to make one of those did you!!! Anyway I remembered finding this block in EQ and wanted to try it out. I didn't want all of those seams in the background and I didn't want to do any inset seams so I redrew the block to eliminate those. I did have some partial seam piecing to do but that goes pretty quickly.







Next week my goal is to make the last 2 quilts. The fabric is already chosen for the Double Wedding Ring. I still need to draw the templates, but may let EQ do that for me. I will be using my Sew-on-the-Line method for the hexagon quilt. I tried this a few years ago and got a few rows done. These have 1" sides so 2" sides should be quite easy in comparison. I am determined this time to have a finished hexie quilt. Back around 1980 I cut many hexagons for what was supposed to be a reversible grandmother's flower garden quilt and made a few blocks. I was making them like little pillows, fabric on both sides with batting in the middle, sewn leaving an opening then turned inside out. Then they had to be hand sewn together on both sides which took way more time than I had so I gave the pieces for the back of the quilt to my sister and the rest of the pieces are still waiting to be used. I haven't given up on them yet.



Our quilt guild is having their real retreat this weekend. I believe I'm getting more done at this virtual retreat, no packing and no travel time, etc.

Congratulations Rosemary great result, be proud.

Love everyone's quilts, pictures and families, I wish you all well xx

So sorry your quilt did 't make the top spot, Rosemary - but it certainly got noticed! Looking forward to seeing the pictures.
Big hugs to you and Lorchen! Fabric shopping is always a good idea, says the queen of the stash...
Definitely more than one lifetime's supply here - sssssssh - don't tell anyone. Some wierdos think i should open a fabric shop
I'm loving all these beautiful quilts and beaches that have appeared in the last couple of days
Off to my last day of work before vacation - hope to actually get some of the mess in this household sorted... Or quilt

The awards ceremony was just after lunchtime and I haven't heard anything from FoQ, so I am guessing that I haven't won anything

Just have to go and buy fabric for Terrie's mystery quilt and get some hugs in with Lorchan instead.


UPDATE! on some pictures form FoQ posted on facebook I saw my piece and it had a 'Highly Commended' note next to it There was also a picture of the second place winner, and I don't mind being beaten by it, it is gorgeous in a Ritzy colourway.

Geneva what a lovely picture of you and your Grandson, your quilt is gorgeous too.
Terri beautiful wedding.
Luann beautiful pictures.
I'm going to cut down a bit on all these chocolates my waistline is spreading too much.
Best Wishes Pam

Put up the link on my blog for dye washing out of fabrics
Www.letscreatetoday.blogspot.com

Geneva,
Love your pictures and quilt. But the best one is your Grandchild!! Adorable.

Dorothy,
Yes my machine can be programmed. That takes me plenty of time, but the results are so worthwhile. Now if I can just figure out how to never break a thread or run out of bobbin thread, I could get things quilted much faster.

I think I just need more chocolate!

We had a little rain last night here in the Seattle area, it was refreshing.
Geneva - Wonderful beach pictures. Love the baby quilt too.
Terri - What a neat spot for a wedding!
Luann - Nice sunrise pictures and quilting.

Barb

Great pics, Annilu and Geneva.
I just love the ocean! Here's a pic from the wedding on the beach on the west coast. The children made an 'aisle and circle of clam shells to define the space of the wedding. So lovely.

Oooh pretty quilt Geneva!!! Love the bright colors!
Dorothy