Fabri-Quilt New Blog Hop

Well it's finally that time!

My Blog Hop mates have created some really awesome blocks so far and it's only Day 1! In addition to seeing all sorts of great new blocks WITH tutorials, there are chances to win fabric bundles from Fabri-Quilt! 

Check them out!

Host – Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl

Kelly @Quilting it Out
Martha @Once a Wingnut
Irene @Patchwork and Pastry
Cassandra @The (not so) Dramatic Life
Andrea @The Sewing Fools
Bernie @Needle and Foot
Silvia @A Stranger View
Wanda @Wanda’s Life Sampler
Sandra @Musings of a Menopausal Melon
Vicki @Orchid Owl Quilts
Jess @Quilty Habit
Diana @Red Delicious Life
Chelsea @Patch the Giraffe
Margo @Shadow Lane Quilts
Renee @Quilts of a Feather

We even have a Pinterest Board created by Jayne to make it easier to see, follow and be inspired by all the Summer Block Designs! Happy Sewing!
FMT

What a summer!

Well hello there! It's been a busy summer with lots of fun, relaxation and a bit of travel. Once we returned from beautiful & HOT Croatia, the last thing I wanted to do was sit at the sewing machine. Plus, the sewing room was a disaster when we left and my fairy godmother forgot to visit while I was gone. Cleaning before creating is no fun!

Rab Island, Croatia

Lim Fjord

Split, Croatia

Lake Bled, Slovenia

Well, back to reality!

Early last month I signed up for a special Blog Hop in conjunction with the New Quilt Bloggers.

Each participant was tasked with creating a new quilt block and providing a tutorial on their blog. We then send in our blocks to be made into one of three charity quilts. The theme is summer and I spent a lot of time looking for inspiration while on my trip. One cool thing that caught my eye while on the road was the cool, modern, painted windmills. This isn't what I ended up choosing as my final block, but it was tempting! 

It was tough to get a good picture with my husband at the wheel trying not to ever let our speed dip below 100. Gotta love the autobahn.  

Despite the warning, we didn't see a single polar bear squaring off with a coyote

Fave/scariest sign at the ferry crossing

The hop starts next Monday 8/31 and my turn is Sep 3. I sincerely hope to be finished fighting with EQ7 by then :). It didn't like my Windows 10 upgrade, and I've been having issues ever since. 

See ya soon! FMT