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Monday Muse from Humble Quilts

My Buhl Bushong quilt is on its way to the VA Quilt Museum for the special exhibit starting

September 23rd. I will not be able to be there for the reception but have plans to be at the museum sometime around October 20-23. If you are nearby I'd love to meet up!

Would also love to know any terrific places to see antique quilts or textiles

in the area or in Washington DC. Email me or leave a comment! Thank you!

If you follow me on Instagram (loridej and Humblequilts) you know we thought we had a pack rat ...

added by Lori 1 year, 7 months ago. under buhl bushong quilt , hiking

Possible Autumn Quiltalong from Humble Quilts

Happy Friday friends!

I posted this quilt on Facebook to welcome new members and it was suggested to do this as a possible fall quiltalong. I usually do some kind of mystery but am open to doing this if there is enough interest.

This is one I made eons ago and I would make another one.

It was shared that this is the pattern. I could have sworn it was also in a book, but I cannot find that. I think these are readily available and maybe even in your stash!

Let me know what you think.

My son's ...

added by Lori 1 year, 8 months ago. under fall quiltalong , hiking , little quilts

Glory Bee! from Humble Quilts

The Flying Geese Quilt Guild was very welcoming! It is so wonderful to be meeting in person!!

Show and Tell is always inspiring.

Lots of half square triangles in this one!

This quiltmaker took a basket class with Gwen Marston.

She admitted she has a hard time with the liberated parts of Gwen's basket class. But the quilts are so sweet!

I am really inspired by this strippy style setting!

Here are a few shots of my presentation.

Hands Across Time

Civil War Sampler

Cheri Payne's Sweet Land of Liberty

Flags of the American Revolution designed by Jan ...

added by Lori 1 year, 8 months ago. under hiking , patriotic , quilt guild

Inspired by Nature from Humble Quilts

We can simply take a page from nature if you aren't sure what colors "go together"

I've been wanting to do a hard hike, but not mountain climbing! lol We had an opportunity to hike to Coldwater Peak in the Mt St Helens National Park last Thursday. The day before we saw the weather wasn't going to be great until the afternoon but we went anyway.

The flowers made up for the lack of big views.

Amazing foxglove.

Fuchsia and green- great colors together!

Kaffe knows!

I've never seen Indian Paintbrush like this before. So thick ...

added by Lori 1 year, 8 months ago. under hiking , inspiration

Beach Cities from Humble Quilts

I had a fantastic time with the Beach Cities Quilters Guild in Mission Viejo! I'm so thrilled to be meeting in person! Zoom works and we will always have it for those who may not be able to attend meetings in person, but there's nothing like the "real" deal!

I was so impressed with their philanthropy. Such a generous group! The photo above shows the previous months quilts.

Show and Tell is always fun.

This is the guild president Jennifer who treasures the quilt her mom made.

VP and my driver, Keri, to and from the show and ...

added by Lori 1 year, 9 months ago. under hiking , quilt guild

I will CONQUER the paper, one box at a time from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

WOW --- I'm so excited that I'm not alone in this "fight" against junk! Well, I'm not excited that you all have junk to get rid of, but I'm excited that I'm not alone and that we are all supporting each other. The job is so large that we all need each other's support. Until your brain can reach the tipping point where you are committed to making it happen, we need the help of others to get there.

Once there, we need the drive to keep going. In the past, I've been bad ...

added by Elaine 1 year, 10 months ago. under backyard , customer quilt , decluttering , hiking , murphy , quotes , renovations

You can walk, but can you hike? from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

What happened to the box of stuff? I had other things going on in the day, but I did gravitate back to the box from time to time. However, I had done my gardening (more on that tomorrow), and it was getting late, and I was NOT done with the box of crap for the day. I DID NOT go to bed. Instead I got out the box, and I emptied it. YES, I DID, and I'm pretty proud of that fact.

A few more things went into the box to be reviewed in more detail later. This is ...

added by Elaine 1 year, 10 months ago. under decluttering , hiking , the bruce trail

Knitting a Baby Washcloth and Green RSC from The Cozy Quilter

I just found out that someone I know just became a grandmother for the first time... how exciting! I decided to make some baby washcloths for the new baby. This one is about 1/3 done and will have a bird on it. I have a starfish cloth that I made quite a while ago and I will also make a cloth with a whale on it. These do not take too long to make.

The Rainbow Scrap Challenge colour this month is green, specifically, forest green and sage green. I have enough forest green scraps to make my three ...

added by The Cozy Quilter 1 year, 11 months ago. under finn , gardens , hiking , knitting , rainbow scrap challenge , scraps , slow sunday stitching

Parsonsfield Antique Quilts- yes more! from Humble Quilts

Nope, I just cannot get enough of antique quilts! Paula has been a collector for years and it was so wonderful to see her collection.

I'm feeling the urge for another string quilt! - graphic red and blue!!

Lovely double pinks!!

Such a fun quilt motif!

An oldie similar to my Steppin Out quilt!

What darling fabrics from the 30's!!

If you have signed up for the basket class you have received a Zoom link and the recording of the interview with Jody, the editor of American Patchwork and Quilting. If you cannot make it on Tuesday I will ...

added by Lori 1 year, 11 months ago. under antique quilts , hiking

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 1 year, 11 months ago. under antique quilt block challenge , backpacking , hiking

Perspective from Humble Quilts

Happy Friday!

This week as I was eating dinner I looked up to see the light on this wedding ring quilt. In my head I thought, "that is so beautiful." I just had to snap a photo!

My niece (who has subsequently took over managing our "sold" part store business), shoulder came out of the socket this week. This was the "after" photo when it was back in and on some pain meds.It happened so fast, like so many medical emergencies. Good to keep a perspective on the really important things- HER for one, and others we love.

But ...

added by Lori 2 years, 1 month ago. under hiking , quilts for sale

Time For Some Borders from Humble Quilts

I sort of wish this quilt wasn't so large! Time to start working on some borders, since I said that was my "winter" project. March 20 is the last day of winter so I'll be cutting it close!

This is the green I'm using for the vines.

Elsa knows how to soak up the sun even if it isn't super warm.

Some friends and I went on an almost full moon hike on a clear evening. Oh my gosh, it was wonderful! Here we are on a frozen lake.

We've had some lovely sunsets.

When ...

added by Lori 2 years, 2 months ago. under cousins walk bird sampler , hiking

Prepping for Guild Sewing Day and some Hand stitching. from The Cozy Quilter

I'm not one of those quilters who cuts everything out before starting to sew a quilt. I like to cut a little, sew a little, press a little and then repeat until I have enough blocks. This week, I started getting ready for the Vice President's Challenge day at the Oxford Quilters Guild next Saturday. This event, usually in person, will be on Zoom again this year. I needed several fat quarters and some yardage for background for this project. We are to prepare a whole bunch of HST's before the sewing day. I am using some ...

added by The Cozy Quilter 2 years, 2 months ago. under binding , comfort quilts , embroidery , finn , hiking , hst's , lupins , oxford quilters guild , puzzles , quilt labels , slow sunday stitching

Monthly Sampler from Humble Quilts

The latest sampler from Two Thimbles contains a sampling from Di Ford-Hall called Oak Alley.

Also included this month is a swatch of all 32 prints! They are deep and rich and so gorgeous!

Our weather has been so beautiful! Many times we've gotten our heaviest snowfalls in February but it doesn't look like that will happen this year. It is still a little chilly but look at the amazing blue skies!!

My son asked if I wanted to go hiking at a nearby state park. uh, Yes please!

This is called Monkey face.

I hope your week ...

added by Lori 2 years, 2 months ago. under hiking , monthly sampler

Weekend Stitching from Humble Quilts

This is just one little thing I was able to work on this weekend. I'm finding small unfinished projects that I'm finishing and moving to Etsy!

The yellow on top is for the binding. The brown on the right is the binding for my little December project I shared.

Below are a few photos from a variety of winter outings. Our weather has been pretty mild. We need rain or snow and I will say the mountains are getting a bit, which is good.

This is the start of my 60th year! I don't actually turn 60 ...

added by Lori 2 years, 2 months ago. under hiking , little quilts

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 2 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 2 years, 3 months ago. under backpacking , hiking

Sewing Retreat from Humble Quilts

Retreats, regardless of what kind of retreat is really about the friendships forged and renewed. If you don't have girlfriends who are positive and encouraging you need to find some!

Several have asked about how we do our retreat. We look for accommodations on Airbnb and VRBO, then when we find a place that will have enough beds and space for us to spread out a bit. Split 4 ways makes it very reasonable. We stayed 3 nights and I made dinner one night and 2 gals made dinner the other 2 nights. The other made side dishes and ...

added by Lori 2 years, 5 months ago. under autumn , hiking , quilt retreat

Working on My October UFO and some Knitting from The Cozy Quilter

It's been a busy week! My husband and I went on a three day, two night get-away this week--a much needed break from the usual routine. There was some quilting action in the sewing room before we left, and some knitting progress while we were away. My daughter and Finn are here visiting this weekend for Thanksgiving so there was a long walk at the park today followed by ice cream--Finn had a little bit of my husband's Country Pumpkin ice cream. I will share some pictures of our week below.

First up, my Charm Square quilt--I pin ...

added by The Cozy Quilter 2 years, 6 months ago. under charm packs , finn , hiking , knitting , slow sunday stitching , walking foot quilting

Land That I Love 2021 Quiltalong! from Humble Quilts

This weekend you can prep for the quiltalong! Overall size of the quilt is 25x17 so you won't need a lot of fabric.

I'm using American flag colors and adding a few little patches of a black print. (I'm copying the antique) I encourage you to use the colors of your country flag!

It is called

Land That I Love

so make the fabric and colors work for you.

I keep my Americana fabric in it's own tub so it made it easy to pick and choose some scraps.

Just choose some fabrics that you'd ...

added by Lori 2 years, 7 months ago. under 2021 quiltalong , hiking , land that i love

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