Not only have we had good spring weather, but I also had a weeklong visit from a dear friend from Seattle. The highlight of the visit was a trip to the University of Wisconsin arboretum, where we got to see and smell the wonderful lilac collection, all of varied size, color and fragrance. We also saw some fauna, namely groups of wild turkeys munching grass near the road. We even had an encounter with a snapping turtle which thought he owned the road.
I also took her to our Monona Quilters group, which she really enjoyed and remarked how everyone was so encouraging to the other folks at show and tell. My contribution to that was my Pinwheel Row quilt top. Since she left I have been catching up on my blocks for May. I finished the Fasceted Stripe block for Modern HST Sampler for Blossom Heart Quilts like without any more ripping.
I am most happy with my green Twinkler block, the first one I've been able to finish with NO RIPPING!
In addition, today I put together my 8-inch slab block featuring doves of peace. So I managed to complete my monthly goals for the first time this year.
I hope you have all had a pleasant month of May.
you have some luscious greens! Looking forward to the June color, I'm all caught up with my RSC projects.
ReplyDeleteI'm ready for a new color, too, but I'm not even mearly done with the green!
ReplyDeletepretty blocks both of them!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! on attaining your quilting goals during GREEN month. LOVE that "background" green in your Twinker!! Such a fun print with the aqua running through it.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a fun visit with your friend! That is the best! I love that green twinkler star -especially that pretty center fabric!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful greens Paula, love the green twinkler star. Great you enjoy your time with the your friend, the arboretum visit looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Lovely cool greens. That twinkler is quite charming.
ReplyDeleteYour Twinkler is so vibrant - it really sparkles!
ReplyDeleteso good to have had you friend for a stay and the trio out sounds lovely. Blocks lookng good, the one with the doves in have not seen before so must check out how to do it, liking the Blossom hearts one with 3 colours rather than 2 and the star is great is that FPP if not would like to try it too
ReplyDeleteCongratulations of finishing your monthly goals! The greens in your star block are so happy!
ReplyDeleteLovely green blocks... the twinkler really does twinkle!
ReplyDeleteHurray for accomplishing your goals! And your green twinkler star is delightful. Another hurray for not having to rip out either block too!
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely greens, your twinkler block is a stunner!
ReplyDeleteLots of pretty greens this week. The Twinkler block is beautiful. Have a great Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteI love your green blocks Paula. Especially the twinkler, that looks hard.
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Kate
Love those blocks. Such RICH beautiful green prints!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks but I will say I think your twinkler block is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteAll lovely blocks, but the twinkler is really stunning. Your friend's visit sounds like a lot of fun, especially your visit to the arboretum.
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