Do you remember my Squares and Stripes Picnic Quilt Pattern?

Months ago I bundled and boxed up my quilt and shipped it off…

And over the weekend I received something fun in my mailbox.

It was a copy of the Fall issue of Easy Quilts by Fons and Porter.

Inside was a feature of my quilt.

They took the wonderful, dreamy picnic photo above.

Squares and Stripes was my first quilt pattern and I still love it’s modern style and how fast and easy it is to make.

It was such a fun surprise in my mailbox.

Be sure to check out the Fall issue of Easy Quilts, not only to see my quilt.  There are many other wonderful quilt patterns featured too.

A warm thank you to Fon’s and Porter for the feature!

no. 55 Linoleum

How do you deal with stress?

Rather than start drinking…  I’ve chosen a few more constructive outlets.

I’ve been deep cleaning bedrooms and purging old toys, clothes, and more.  For a girl who really doesn’t love to shop, I’m amazed at how much there is to give away.  Lightening my load feels so good.

In between cleaning, I’m still obsessed with Farmer’s Wife, also better than drinking.

The block above has got to be one of my favorites that I’ve made so far.  It’s no. 55 Linoleum and it makes me think of a scrubbed clean country kitchen.

I’m still drafting rather than using the templates.  The corners on this one made me scratch my head for a minute.  Kids, pay attention in math class.  You will need to know geometry someday, especially if you quilt.

no. 12 Broken Sugar Bowl

More turquoise.  This is no. 12 Broken Sugar Bowl.  No pun intended, but this block turned out a little too sweet for me.  I wish I would have used something more aged for the background fabric.

no. 21 Contrary Wife

A little contrariness makes a person interesting, right.   I love how this block turned out too.

I’ve laid out a few darker blocks to work on today… and we’re tackling the craft closet.  That is if I don’t get a concussion when I open to door and have it all fall on my head.  Yes, it’s that messy.