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Friday, July 10, 2015

Having Summer Fun

I have been out of school for nearly a month. Yippee! I was ready for Summer Fun!

We were able to see our daughter and family for two days as they rushed through S. Ca. visiting family. The Grandkids are bigger and still adorable!

We have worked in the yard so much, and we are also readying our little house in the desert for sale, (please say a prayer for it to sale). I have trigger finger again, (too much scrubbing and hula-hoeing) and had a shot last week. Hopefully it will straighten out again and I won't need surgery. I'm taking my vitamins!

But, here is what I have been doing that has brought me great pleasure...

I'm using Lori Holts book, Farm Girl Vintage. It is the cutest book, and I think I love every single quilt block in the book!

I've made a few mistakes, but I am learning as I go. Some of my points didn't match, but I think I figured it out. I wish I had a personal teacher!

Now, I have to learn how to actually quilt on my machine!

I sewed around the edges of these jars, but I don't know what else to do. Suggestions are very welcome!

So, you know what I will be doing for awhile!

Happy Summer!

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15 comments:

  1. Miss MerryJuly 10, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Your blocks are adorable! I am following Farm Girl Friday, too - but I am just pinning them on my Pinterest board for now. I have too much else going on to start and I know I will be obsessed! Your blocks look great!

    I am a trigger finger sufferer, too. I have had fingers on both hands affected at one time or another. Right now it is my ring finger on my right hand. Just "sticking" as of now, when it gets worse I will go for the shot. I have been able to get by on the shots with no surgeries, thank goodness!

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  2. GARAGE SALE GALJuly 10, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    My mom had surgery for her trigger finger and all is well :)
    Where are you moving to??? I'll pray for a quick sale. I admire gals who quilt! The jars are so sweet! I can offer no help with your quilting!
    warmly,
    deb

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  3. Pam~ Virginia RetroJuly 10, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Oh so sweet Patti! Love your adorable quilt blocks. Good for you trying something new. Sorry about your trigger finger, ouch. Sending positive thoughts for a quick sale.

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  4. Vicky HuntJuly 10, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Hope the trigger finger is better! I love the cute quilt blocks...so colorful! Have a lovely weekend and keep enjoying summer break!

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  5. StephanieJuly 11, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    You have certainly been as busy as a bee :) My, what darling quilt squares! I love the Mason Jars - too cute.

    Hugs to you!

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  6. handmade by amaliaJuly 12, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    I love these little peeks of your home, it all looks so nice!
    Amalia
    xo

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  7. AnonymousJuly 13, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    Oh so much eye candy! I'd love to hear more deats about selling your house!

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  8. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~July 20, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Oh I just love your sweet blocks!! All of them are so pretty!! Wishing you the best with your poor finger. So nice you got to visit with your daughter and grand kids!! Happy new week, hope you have a wonderful one! xo Holly

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  9. donnaJuly 22, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Oh my gosh I love your blocks. You have done an awesome job. Have you thought about sewing in the ditch. (any where there is a seam?)
    Hope your finger gets better my dear.
    Hugs
    donna

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  10. donnaJuly 22, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Oh my gosh I love your blocks. You have done an awesome job. Have you thought about sewing in the ditch. (any where there is a seam?)
    Hope your finger gets better my dear.
    Hugs
    donna

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  11. Sweet Cottage DreamsJuly 22, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Look at YOU!!! I love your blocks and what an awesome project to take on. Lori Holt's designs are as charming and sweet as can be. Please share when you are all done. Your collections are always so happy, colorful and whimsical....my fav!

    And I have to tell you, my hubby and I got a good chuckle just now about the story of the goat sitting in the seat of the milk truck!!! What a riot. Goats are such funny little beasts!

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  12. Helen PhilippsJuly 26, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Lovely pictures of your beautiful blocks! Good luck with your house sale.
    Helen xox

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  13. gracefulfigJuly 27, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Blessings on your house sale! Take good care of your poor finger, too - I have chronic low-level tendinitis in both forearms from too much pruning in the garden 20 years ago. I'm not in pain, but have to pace myself and have learned when to quit. Your blog is such a delight! Thank you for sharing your life and loves :) Hugs, Ann

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  14. UnknownJuly 30, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    I am so happy you have been able to sew. Everything looks so darling!

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  15. eileensidewaysJanuary 24, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    i love the enclosure shelf for the jam jars. did it have a mirror in it originally. such a cute idea.

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