Summer

I have not disappeared off the edge of the Earth.  It is just full-on summer here, complete with heat and visitors and water play.

must cool off with a good water fight


But there has been plenty of sewing, too.  Here is the landscape themed block for Lucinda in the Pastiche Bee.

landscape block

thread sketching detail


I have two more bee blocks in process as well as a tutorial coming up soon.  And, of course, there is lots of sandbox play, splashing in the pool and one person in the household is practicing his tricycle!  I hope you are enjoying the season no matter which hemisphere you are on.
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10 comments:

  1. KylieJuly 3, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Melinda I love your landscape block so much. It's so beautiful. It has such a lovely calm feel about it. I just want to step right in!
    Glad to see you're keeping cool. I'm enjoying wrapping my hands around hot tea to keep warm :)

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  2. DebbieJuly 3, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Fun times!! Your landscape block is really cool!

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  3. Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin)July 3, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Enjoy summer!!!!

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  4. Joanna @ ShapeMothJuly 3, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    You really enjoy the summer! Great photo :D And the Pastiche block is amazing - love how you used the text fabric on those trees.

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  5. BethJuly 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Oh, that block is wonderful. So creative! And I think I have said this every time I have commented here but I LOVE your fabric choices and combos!

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  6. elnoracJuly 3, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Waaaaah! Another makes-me-happy-to-be-alive block! The piecing is incredible, of course, but the thread stitching really finishes it off. Lucky Lucinda!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    That is an amazing block - the way it all comes together! Very peaceful too!

    Enjoy summer!

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  8. melissaJuly 7, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    oh golly - this turned out so completely fabulous! i love that i got to be with you for the beginning phase, it makes seeing the end results that much more special!
    you are just too good.

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  9. GinaAugust 2, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    Looks like your family knows how to have fun! Your block is amazing!

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  10. cmvsAugust 13, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    ooh i think these trees are my favorite block of yours ever! they are SO SO gorgeous! LOVE them!

    (but actually now i'm remembering the houses and would have a hard time picking my favorite. let's just say i have two favorites ever)

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