backpacking

Last Call, Happy Spring & Etsy from Humble Quilts

Last call to sign up for the Humble Quilt little swap 2026!

Look HERE for all the details.

I'll be sending names out tomorrow before heading out to the Lebanon/ Lancaster Quilt Show and historic Philadelphia Wednesday morning! So excited!

Made it out to our first packbacking trip! Whoop! Whoop!

We took our time because Elsa wanted to come. No backpack for her.

The Columbia River in Washington state.

Had the perfect weather in between cold days and rain.

I love this fabric by Paula Barnes! It is going on my little swap quilt as a border. I'll ...

added by Lori 4 weeks ago. under backpacking , etsy , humble quilt swap

Pillowcases Dresses and More from Humble Quilts

As I am preparing to go to Uganda I dug deep into the dresses you made for my last mission trip.

I know I mentioned the schools we went to were so large it was hard to give them out.

We are working with a Ugandan nonprofit one of the days. This non profit helps vulnerable women and children. I'll know more about it and be able to share more when I return. I will give them dresses and let them distribute them when needed. These are the 25 dresses I am bringing. Maybe you recognize one you made ...

added by Lori 1 year, 10 months ago. under backpacking , camping , pillowcase dresses

Antique Quilt Blocks & More from Humble Quilts

My heart is so full of gratitude! Thank you sweet friend for these amazing blocks!

I've got some good close ups of these amazing fabrics. I'd say they are right around 1880-1910.

The claret "snowflakes' are one of my favorite prints!

I think they are ocean waves blocks to be set like this. (I'm not entirely positive and I haven't investigated that yet)

Do I see champagne glasses and bubbles????

All hand sewn.

On another note I had an outing with girlfriends.

I snapped this photo at 1AM when the moon was close to full.

Then ...

added by Lori 2 years, 8 months ago. under antique quilt block , backpacking

Shenandoah Stars from Humble Quilts

Thanks for the good feedback on my joyful Friday post. That was fun!

This quilt has been put on hold long enough! I had it machine quilted and it just wasn't what I hoped for, so I removed it then hem-hawed around trying to figure out how to quilt it.

I moved forward and started doing some large cross hatching, not minding where the stitches fall.

I've always liked an all-over pattern so I'll trust myself I'll like it when it is complete.

The fan stitching lines should come out after washing when the quilt is ...

added by Lori 2 years, 10 months ago. under backpacking , little quilt , shenandoah stars

String Quilt From Class from Humble Quilts

Laura, from the North Idaho Quilters Guild finished her quilt from class! Yay! I love it! She took random size strips and center pieces and made liberated log cabin blocks! Isn't it wonderful?!

The day after my birthday my daughter and I went on a wildflower hike on the Columbia River.

It was amazing!

She even brought presents for me to open when we stopped for a snack! And she offered to bring it all back down in her pack too! `She is the best for sure!

Cory and I backpacked for a one nighter! It was beautiful but ...

added by Lori 2 years, 11 months ago. under backpacking , quilt guild. string quilt

Friday Fun! from Humble Quilts

This post is all over the place!

I did a Youtube video on the dresses- I have 148 of them! Whoop! Whoop! I may not bring them all on this trip as Peru is on the schedule and will bring some there. Thank you all so much for your generosity!

Thank you for purchasing books! I have more and will keep the link on my blog sidebar. Check them out HERE if you missed it the first time.

Someone mentioned local people in need. I do see that and am currently volunteering for a non profit in my town. I ...

added by Lori 3 years, 6 months ago. under antique quilts , backpacking , book sale , houston quilt show

Friday Update from Humble Quilts

First off I want to apologize for asking you all to come to the Panel Pinterest board and then not approving you! I didn't think I had it set up correctly, but for those of you that requested, you are approved! Feel free to add any panels or panel quilts that you'd like to share with us. Not all of the ones I've saved there are considered panels, but hopefully they will inspire you!

You can find it HERE and collaborate if you'd like.

I'm going to get back to my little George Washington panel ...

added by Lori 3 years, 7 months ago. under backpacking , historic panel. quilt panel , pinterest

Upcoming in May from Humble Quilts

I love reminders so here is what's coming up on Humble Quilts!

May 10th- May Basket class via Zoom 10AM-noon and interview with Jody Sanders, the editor of American patchwork and Quilting magazine.
May 15th the swap quilts need to be in the mail.

May 30th antique block challenge due. I'll have a linky party but feel free to send me photos of your antique block and your quilt creation.
May 31st- Historic quilt panel challenge will officially begin

I have started another antique quilt block challenge. The block above looks more wonky in the photo than it ...

added by Lori 3 years, 11 months ago. under antique quilt block challenge , backpacking , hiking

Wool Applique and First Overnighter from Humble Quilts

This is the wool applique that is hand sewn to raw silk. I opted to add no batting. I backed it with a gorgeous fabric that was gifted to me, then hand quilted around all the applique shapes.

I may hang it for a bit then decide if I want to add more quilting.

This backing was PERFECT!

Made it out for our first backpacking trip

We got to enjoy our fire until all the wood was burned up. Can you tell we are in the desert? As soon as the sun went down it was chilly.

We could hear ...

added by Lori 4 years, 1 month ago. under backpacking , wool applique

Uptown BOM and Fire Suppressor from Humble Quilts

My first block of Gay's BOM Uptown is complete! Find out more HERE. I'm using fusible and machine applique.

I decided to mix it up and not use my go-to muslin. I'm using flax color from Peppered Cottons by Pepper Cory. It is a lovely shot cotton and so soft! I think I'm going to like it a lot!

Lizzy asked me about "fire suppressor". At the time it felt weird to share that story, but now that some time has passed I will tell all!

When we were camping (by permit only!) at the Alpine ...

added by Lori 4 years, 2 months ago. under backpacking , hiking , uptown bom

2021 Adventures- Looking Back from Humble Quilts

I would be remiss if I didn't look back on my outdoor activities of 2021. No quilt content today, so feel free to scroll on by if you aren't interested.

In March we decided to make a trip to Wyoming and look for property to build. We laugh because we always tell each other we'd rather burn than freeze!

This piece I'm standing on is one we came back to before we flew back home and eventually we put in a bid and now belongs to us.

In March we also attempted snow camping on Mt ...

added by Lori 4 years, 3 months ago. under backpacking , hiking

Pillowcase Dresses and Good Bye August from Humble Quilts

Kathe Howe sent me these adorable dresses for my mission trip! Thank you Kathe!! With the surge in Covid cases it is possible we will reschedule once again. Eventually they will all go to a little girl in need. Blessings to all who have donated in one form or another.

Hubby finally made it out backpacking with me. I brought him to the most epic place! Goat Rocks Wilderness in WA state. I've done this loop before but it was a lot harder this time. (Hubby reminded me I've aged 3 years! Thanks!)

We were out 2 nights ...

added by Lori 4 years, 7 months ago. under backpacking , pillowcase dresses

Monthly Sampler from Humble Quilts

My sampler arrived from Two Thimbles! WOW! Love these "Repro Reds" by Cheryl Johnson.

I've continued to take the old quilt apart and love seeing the blocks up close and personal!

I love that tiniest little zigzag print!

Some of you have received blocks from this quilt top that has seen better days.

I think the maker would be thrilled to know we are honoring her humble quilt and using the fabric she chose to put in this quilt top. I know I'm thrilled with these blocks! I hope you are too!

I mentioned adventures last Friday; Wow ...

added by Lori 4 years, 8 months ago. under antique quilt block , backpacking , fabric sampler

Just a Little Peek from Humble Quilts

Although I've been covering for an employee on vacation I got a few minutes in my sewing room this past week. Here's a pile of scraps from our fall quiltalong. Maybe called Yankee Doodle, but maybe not. I don't want to disparage my British friends. :)

A few highlights from last weekend's backpacking trip.

Koosah Falls

Sahalie falls

A great place to stretch out and rest my body.

A cold river to soak our feet and enjoy the outdoors.

(one of my favorite photos)

Have an amazing weekend!

added by Lori 4 years, 9 months ago. under backpacking , dollquilt quiltalong

Patriotic Bed Turning from Humble Quilts

Happy Wednesday!

I made a couple of videos for today's blog post. The first one is an introduction to the 2nd video!

The second video is a few of my patriotic quilts.

I hope you enjoy it!

You may be able to watch it better on Youtube. Follow me there if you want!

Some friends and I went on our first big backpacking trip of the year.

I picked a few of my favorite photos.

It was hot and a hard hike but this desert girl was loving the beauty of the forest!

Take care! See you Friday in ...

added by Lori 4 years, 9 months ago. under backpacking , patriotic

Mid Week Funday from Humble Quilts

What a jam packed week so far! All in good ways.

I completed one more bird block. I only have greens to applique on the remaining blocks.

Can you believe I cannot remember my middle of the night "great setting idea"? I'm beginning to think I dreamed a great idea and didn't really have one. LOL

PS, This block is part of the quilt Cousin's Walk, now out of print.