Lynn Carson Harris

Summer Sewing

After a long weekend of sunshine and outdoor play - resulting in a bit of sunburn, we decided that Miss P needed a new sun hat. She shopped the fabrics in my sewing room and picked a pretty floral print and a green batik for the lining. 

She also suggested the rick rack trim. I think that was just the right touch for the edge of the brim. It also made turning and pressing the brim easier! 

 

I used an old pattern that I had in my collection. Butterick 6613 from 1993. 

 

I made the brim a tad wider and I think that will be better for days when we are out in the kayaks and canoe. The sun can get pretty intense out on the water. I think it turned out pretty cute.

Only seven and a half days 'till summer vacation!!! But who's counting?

I'm linking up with Amanda's finish it up Friday.

Science Fair

Do you remember the Science Fair quilt I shared last month? Well, I have gotten it quilted and bound. I used an all over flower design with a few swirls thrown in. I think that's just the right kind of quilting for a quilt that will be used.

 

I did all of the hand stitching of the binding in the car on the way to Pittsburgh last week and I'm thrilled with the finished quilt. Thank you for driving, Debbie!

Things are looking up. I'm getting caught up and even have a customer quilt on the frame for quilting!

I'm linking up with Amanda's Finish it up Friday.

New Quilting Books

I just had a whirlwind weekend at Quilt Market, a semi annual trade show that isn't open to the public. I love getting to see friends I've met via the internet in person. I made new connections and also met up with most of the members of the quilt bee I am a part of this year. We were able to get out and try a number of great restaurants in Pittsburgh. It is wonderful to be a part of this big quilting community. 

Now, on to the books. There are a lot of great new books that are available now or will be coming out soon. Here's a stack of some of my recent purchases plus some that I picked up at market. 

Savor Each Stitch: Studio Quilting with Mindful Design by Carolyn Friedlander 

Quilting with a Modern Slant: People, Patterns, and Techniques Inspiring the Modern Quilt Community by Rachel May

Lucky Spool's Essential Guide to Modern Quilt Making: From Color to Quilting: 10 Design Workshops by Your Favorite Teachers 

Beyond Neutral: Quilts Inspired by Nature's Elements By John Adams

Modern Quilt Perspectives: 12 Patterns for Meaningful Quilts by Thomas Knauer

Intentional Printing: Simple Techniques for Inspired Fabric Art by Lynn Krawczyk

Minimal Quiltmaking by Gwen Marston

The Quilter's Applique Workshop: Timeless Techniques for Modern Designs by Kevin Kosbab

Stay tuned for some book reviews in the next few weeks. I can hardly wait to read these. 

Scenes from the Weekend

I'm so happy to be caught up and finished with my big project. I'll share more about that with you later. 

The combination of the "big project", the worst winter ever in southeast Michigan, and family stress over various things including selling my mother-in-law's home have not made me feel like going out much with my camera in the last months. This weekend I feel like I have been reaquainted with an old friend.We had beautiful weather and I was out with the camera finding beautiful and interesting things to photograph. It felt good.

The boys were home for Mother's Day. Here are a few scenes from the day. 

I do hope to get back to more regular posting here on the blog.

Mid-Century Home

Hello again. I'm just letting you guys know, in case any of you might be looking for a house in the DC area. B's mom's house just went on the market this week.

It is located in the W.T. Woodson school district in Fairfax, VA.

You can take a virtual tour or if you are in the DC area, attend the open house on May 10.

The one acre yard is filled with different flowers for blooms throught the spring and summer. The back yard has the world's best swing.

B's parents built the house in 1961. Here are some photos of the house back then.

Read more about the house here.