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Yay! Finally finished with my eagle quilt!

I did some simple meandering and outlining. 

I was able to get this lady liberty in an extra wide  and it is so pretty!

Another one in different lighting. 

The pattern is from Jan Patek. I reduced the size of the blocks and used an eagle from Electric Quilt. It measures approx 47"x67" and the blocks measure about 9 1/4" finished.

Next Monday we are heading to Washington DC to be tourists! So, I'd say I finished this at the right time! I'm hoping to see some of the ...

I guess when you out of practice this happens! 

Love the Lady Liberty backing!

I was looking for some little flags and Sunny was generous and shared with me! Thank you again!

Our summer weather has been seriously amazing (fires and smoke started a few days ago) so I've been getting out when I can. Here's a recap. 

Made it 8600' on Mt Bachelor and because I was solo I wasn't keen on going over another snow field. It was fun ...

I got the top of Liberty Eagle completed! This is a Jan Patek patten that I've tweaked a little. I hope top get it basted and quilted soon!

I had one of these little quilts and at a guild trunk show, Patriotic Quilts,  brought it for table decor. A women, (not a quilter)  who brought her mother to the guild meeting asked if she could buy it! So I had to make another! The center flags I removed from a stick so there is no seam allowance. Years ago I used to have some fabric that had little flags ...

I have been SLOW working on my USA 250th quilt, but the end is near! At least to get the top made! I'm already contemplating how to quilt it. 

My son and his girlfriend came over this past weekend and asked if I wanted to hike. We managed a hot desert hike! Any time we can spend with them is great!

They were headed to the popular Sisters Rodeo!

The following day a friend and I went through a lovely meadow....

To get to this beautiful alpine area! 

Monday hubby and I (and Elsa) escaped for a quick 2 ...