July Passed Quickly

July's Rainbow Scrap color was turquoise. I'm not much of a turquoise gal so I didn't even get one Grammy's Jewel sewn. However I did make good progress on this sweet quilt and there's plenty of turquoise in it. I'll be starting the knife-edge finish today which will be a first time for me. Life is full of learning chances, isn't it?

Hexi Quilt - Plenty of Turquoise!
Isn't the Backing Great??!!

My friend and I spent a 4-day weekend in Paducah recently. She had been visiting her sisters in Louisville KY so we took the opportunity to meet in the middle -- Paducah KY! We both brought our featherweights and she showed me how to oil, grease, and care for mine. Mine was "born" on January 23, 1950 so I named her Becky in honor of Fred's sister (also born in 1950) who passed away from breast cancer a while back. Anyway, my friend and I worked on this project.

We need to get together again to work on it more! Hahaha! What a treat it was for me. Gave me a much needed respite from taking care of Mom. Did I tell you I finally broke down and set up housekeeping? A HUGE weight off my shoulders!

Vickie also brought a project for us to work on together. The pattern is called Fabric Caddy and it's made using a 4" PVC pipe. Since I forgot to bring 2 FQs, we just had to go to Hancock's of Paducah to get some fabric! Lol!

My Hancock's of Paducah Haul

Vickie & Me with our Caddies

We splurged one night and ate at Mellow Mushroom. Delicious pizza and Vickie could vouch for the Classic Margarita. Yes, please!

While celebrating the 4th of July, I did have a finish. I loved it right away but I loved it even more when I won a $20 gift card at Itch'n to be Stitch'n for the monthly challenge at Quilt Club.

20" Patriotic Table Mat

I noticed this driveway art around the 4th of July. I loved it!

I know most of us had a very hot stretch last month. We were definitely steamy.

Note the Feels Like of 117F!

Today we've got rain (like yesterday) and our high temperature is projected for 72F. What a delightful difference. Don't worry -- summer is still here and we'll be back to around 90F by the end of the week.

Angela chose yellow to celebrate sunny August and to add a little joy to our quilting endeavors. I personally love the color yellow so I'll be just fine. Please join me and the other Rainbow Scrappers HERE and admire all the scrappy turquoise finishes!