A Day of Quilting

Well . . . it was supposed to be a full day of quilting on Friday with my friend Laurel. The morning started off well. Laurel worked on a pillowcase and the binding on this quilt for her granddaughter who recently turned three. There are two matching hearts for each of the colorful fabrics.  I continued working on the Halloween wall hanging with the zillion pieces that I mentioned in an earlier post.  Though it won't be completed for this Halloween, I am determined to get it done.

Easily distracted . . . by noontime, we decided to head to Hull where a fabric store, Fabritique, is closing. It's sad to see, but the owner does intend to continue vending at quilt shows.  She features fabrics from around the world.

We had a quick lunch at the Salt Water Diner which is near Fabritique, then we headed back to my house after a short detour to the new Osprey Overlook Park in East Weymouth as Laurel had not yet seen it. In early September, the osprey fly to South America to spend the winter. According to one of the signs, this flight takes just two to three weeks. They'll return next spring to have their babies in May and June. There are a number of nesting platforms along the marsh waiting for them.

We also spotted these interesting mushrooms which had popped up in the grass.

We might not have accomplished as much as we could have, but that's okay as there will be a next time.

For some issues I didn't post these photos from a recent quilt show opening. Members of the Herring Run Quilt Guild currently have quilts on display in the gallery at Thayer Academy in Braintree.

As you enter, the first quilt you see is Maribeth's "Julie's Blooming Nine Patch."

 Here's Laurel beside  her "Petunia."

Edith was away, but her "Lulu" was also on display. There was a wide range of quilts which made for an impressive display of talent. I didn't ask permission so I can't show you some of the others. The gallery is open for visitors during school hours only. There is a number posted on the door which when you call will summon a security person to let you in for a visit.

I have two pieces in the show: "Waiting for Lovers" and

 "Steady As They Go." Here is my friend Kathy who took the photo which was the inspiration for this quilt. Her parents have been married for 72+ plus years. What a blessing!!!