Our cool wet spring has meant the flowers are taking their time. I went out this afternoon to document the progress.
Wordless Wednesday - the star report
Design Wall Reboot
This is the current state of my design wall.
The finished the string pieced and purple pinwheel quilt top left a vacancy in the design wall that needed to be filled.
I accidentally started a quilt last week. I was flipping through some of my books and a quilt made in the 1870s stopped me in my tracks. I dropped all other projects from my mind and started making those little 4.5’’ stars in the upper right. They are small but not super tiny because I am using prints and want to have a bit of the print visible in each piece.
The two large blocks finish at 12’’. They are made from my pattern, Spring Fever, that is my contribution to the Summer Sampler 2019.
Various other bits have been hanging around a while and have no purpose….. yet.
Mute Monday
Summer Sampler 2019 - setting options
Summer Sampler 2019 comes with two different setting options.
I love this one with the curved setting blocks!
This option features a diamond alternate block.
You can join the Summer Sampler here. Use code LynnCarsonHarris for a discount.
Presales: Wednesday, May 1-Sunday, May 19
Sampler Price: $29.99
Pre-sale Coupon Code: $5 off with designer coupon code -LynnCarsonHarris, coupon expires May19.
Here are the designers.
Matching the Summer Sampler Design Team Image, Top to Bottom, Left to Right
Row 1: Heather Black @Quiltachusetts, Krista Hennebury @poppyprint, Lynne Goldsworthy @lilysquilts, Lee Heinrich @lee.a.heinrich, Krystina Hopkins @khquilts
Row 2: Andrea Tsang Jackson @3rdstoryworkshop, Jemima Flendt @tiedwitharibbon, Faith Jones @freshlemonsquilts, Kitty Wilkin @nightquilter, Yvonne Fuchs @quiltingjetgirl
Row 3: Lynn Carson Harris @lynncarsonharris, Stephanie Zacharer Ruyle @spontaneousthreads
Row 4: Jen Carlton Bailly @bettycrockerass, Amy Friend @duringquiettime, Justin Stafford @keatonquilts, Katie Blakesley @swimbikequilt, Jo Avery @mybearpaw
Summer Sampler 2019
I am pleased to be a part of the Summer Sampler 2019 piecing bootcamp with Katie Blakesley, Lee Heinrick, Faith Jones.
The Summer Sampler 2019 runs from May 20-October 20.
New blocks launch each Monday--participants will be notified via email that the new block is ready to download. Also, if someone joins after the launch date, they will receive all of the previous block patterns via email once they sign up.
You can join the Summer Sampler here. Use code LynnCarsonHarris for a discount.
Presales: Wednesday, May 1-Sunday, May 19
Sampler Price: $29.99
Pre-sale Coupon Code: $5 off with designer coupon code -LynnCarsonHarris, coupon expires May19.
Here are the blocks in the 2019 sampler.
Kits are available here, or you can use your own fabrics.
Here is a list of the designers.
Amy Friend @duringquiettime
Andrea Tsang Jackson @3rdstoryworkshop
Faith Jones @freshlemonsquilts
Heather Black @Quiltachusetts
Jemima Flendt @tiedwitharibbon
Jen Carlton Bailly @bettycrockerass
Jo Avery @mybearpaw
Justin Stafford @keatonquilts
Katie Blakesley @swimbikequilt
Kitty Wilkin @nightquilter
Krista Hennebury @poppyprint
Krystina Hopkins @khquilts
Lee Heinrich @lee.a.heinrich
Lynn Carson Harris @lynncarsonharris
Lynne Goldsworthy @lilysquilts
Stephanie Zacharer Ruyle @spontaneousthreads
Yvonne Fuchs @quiltingjetgirl
Control - Domestic Abuse Quilt Series #13
Control - 16’’ by 16’’
In an abusive relationship, the abuser gains control as the person being abused loses control.
This control applies to all parts of their life. It affects (for abused) the ability to communicate, travel, enjoy former interests, think for one’s self, pursue new interests, etc. The control can be severely limiting and constrictive.
The abused can lose control of their past life narrative and every aspect of the future: health, activities, relationships (or lack there of), home (house), phone, computer, money, car . . . everything.
Ten million Americans experience domestic abuse every year. Ten million. Someone I love and care about is a victim of abuse and has been for over twenty years. Odds are you or someone you know is a victim as well. I have learned a lot about domestic abuse over the last two decades and the number one fact I have learned is that most incidents are never reported. Ten million people every year and that number doesn't reflect the full scope of abuse in the US, as many people aren't able to safely share and report their stories. I am a doer. I like to make and fix things. Sadly, I cannot fix things for the person in my life who is being abused. But, I can speak up. And I can sew. And hopefully I can make a difference. (Statistics from the CDC)
Domestic violence knows knows no boundaries when it comes to race/gender/sexuality/age/socioeconomic status/geographic location/culture.
Remember, it affects ten million in the US every year. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please know that the folks at the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1 800 799 SAFE or thehotline.org) are ready to listen and support you, as well as refer you to a local program or organization. If you observe someone being abused, you can also call the hotline. A good samaritan call can save a life.
See all of the Domestic Abuse Quilts here.
An Inspiring Place to Work
While we were visiting my son in Holland, MI he took us to see his new workplace, the Herman Miller Design Yard.
I have to say, I’m pretty jealous that this is his view each morning when he walks in the front door.
The whole building is beautiful.
I could spend at least a month just sitting in the lobby library perusing the extensive collection of art, design, and typography books. Do you think they would notice if I moved in?
How about this special marshmallow couch for year round outdoor use?
Sunset in Holland, MI
We had a quick visit to Holland, MI to visit our son and his wife.
I took my new camera to the beach for some sunset photography. It was great to get away even for just an overnight visit.
Miss P used my old camera to do her own photography practice. She is hoping to be a photographer for the high school newspaper and yearbook next year. Yes, I said high school! It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?
photo and editing by Miss P
photo and editing by Miss P.
photo and editing by Miss P
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Little String Stars
String Stars, a recent finish.
I had these little stars made for a while and at a quilt retreat last September set them into blocks using some beautiful purple Oakshott cottons. I just recently finished quilting it.
The binding is a beautiful green Oakshott cotton.
A search through my photos told me that I started making these stars more than three years ago! I knew it had been a while but had no idea it had been three years! That was before I had any grandchildren, and now I have TWO. Time really flies these day.
I took advantage of a nice warm day last weekend to get some photos.
Finished size 31’’ by 31’’.
