Summer = Design Wall Slowdown

I can't blame the laziness of summer days, but the sewing is going slowly.
Mostly because I'm enjoying views like this!

I've been busy with the family camping without electricity -
and really enjoying the space created in a day without emails and TVs.

Of course, when I AM at home,
the washing machine is cycling pretty much non stop!
{and the kids are watching TV non stop!!}

My design wall is pretty basic this week. Just the necessities. Two of my July string blocks are now completed. I may get a chance to do one more this week before we head out again:)

Two July Block Lotto blocks are done. I have enough black tone on tone fabric for one more. Then I'll cross my fingers and hope to win some blocks this month! Although I have to say that I am really enjoying trying something new each month through this lotto - even without winning:)


These circles are what's left to attach to this month's Sew Modern Bee block. That's all of the sneak peek I can give you! Nicole wants it to be a surprise so I'll reveal once she reveals it on our bee flickr site!

Here's a photo of the rest of the fabrics I got to play with to make her block:

See what's up on more Design Walls through Judy's links.

With Joy,
Sarah Vee

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Finding Inspiration on Vacation

I was away with my family for a few days enjoying the fresh air and enjoying nature.

I find ideas for quilt shapes and colour combinations looking everywhere
- especially UP -
in the forests.

I really like the contrast of the dark branches in this tree limb.
It reminds me of decorative top stitching on a quilt.

photo from Ontario Parks

Which is about as much quilting as I'll get to this week as well!

We are off to Pancake Bay!
Beaches and Lake Superior.

I'll be back to regular posting when life gets back to 'normal' and I get some quilting time.
For now, I'm trying to enjoy the inspiring views and the refreshing outdoor time with my family.



With Joy,
Sarah Vee

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