Favorite Things

These little shadow boxes were made by our daughter Paige back in 1996.  She used pre-stretched canvas frames and created her art on the backside of them.  The girl with the kite is only 6" x 8" and the boy in the clouds is 8" x 10".  My husband and I treasure her gifts to us.

Motown

Last night, we attended a San Diego Symphony Summer Pops presentation of Motown's Greatest Hits with our friends Michelle and Tom.

The stage is set up in a park on the Embarcadero right next to San Diego Bay.  It was a beautiful evening with clear skies and a cool breeze. We sat in the "Champagne Section" and had a great view of the stage. 

Everyone had so much fun singing along to hit songs we all remembered from our youth.  After the concert, we watched a fireworks display over the bay.  It was a wonderful evening spent with friends.

Where's Twiggy?

While I couldn't find Waldo on this fabric, I'm sure I can spot Twiggy.  I found this print several years ago and just had to have it.  I needed to use a quilt pattern that used large blocks so I wouldn't have to cut into the faces.

I found the perfect contemporary pattern in a 2007 Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting Magazine.

Fifth Block

Cactus Flower is the latest design in the Block of the Month Challenge.  We are half way through our sampler quilts, it will be fun to see everyone's finished creations.

Chelsea's Flower

Last March when we participated in "Finish Chelsea's Run", we received a packet of sunflower seeds to plant.  My sunflowers are now in bloom, bright sunny faces in memory of Chelsea King.

Red, White and Blue

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!!

Happy Fourth of July

A Friendship Star quilt in red, white and blue to celebrate the 4th of July.  This quilt is 44" x 44" and I made it in 2005.  I remember searching for the fabrics in different yardage shops and getting very excited when I would find the perfect print.  HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY WEEKEND!