The calendar says it is summer by the date and the weather heated up at the same time to welcome in those long lazy summer days. We are enjoying some hot weather without too much humidity.
This past week was a busy one. I am checking off my retreat "to do" list. Had my art class again this week and learned ways to embellish your quilt with some unusual products and methods. Loved it!
Another shop hop that took us to the Canadian border and through the countryside. It is interesting and fun to see what each shop is doing and promoting that is unique to them. This time around I saw a lot of hand embroidery as well as machine embroidery on the quilts and applique. The modern look was prevalent in each store and I think it is a trend that will be around for awhile.
There are so many cute lines of fabric on the market right now and Moda is making solid color charm packs which makes it easy to pair those great lines of fabric charm packs with solid packs. Here is an easy way to use some of those charms. This could make a quick and cute baby quilt or several charm packs would make a quick lap quilt.
Take a charm pack of a favorite designer and a Moda solid charm pack and create an adorable pinwheel quilt.
Put a solid and print charm right sides together. Next, sew a quarter inch seam around all four sides of the squares. Then you will cut the squares apart diagonally twice to reveal your four half square triangles. Sew them into a pinwheel and you are on your way to one cute quilt.
May your summer days be enchanting and filled with laughter.
Dee
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