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Penny Pincher is a Finish!

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I am thrilled to say that Penny Pincher, a Primitive Gatherings pattern by Lisa Bongean is a finish.  This quilt was a joy to piece, and the result makes my heart sing.  The quilt top seems almost to glow from within.  I made the quilt somewhat smaller than the pattern called for, and pretty much stopped when I realized it would fit my bed.

It rained much of the entire weekend here, and I am expecting we will float away at any time.  There must a limit as to how much the sodden soil can absorb.

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The little gully behind our lot turned into a raging torrent.  It has been dry as a bone as long as we have been here, but it is surely transformed now from all the rain we have gotten.  There are currently lots of flood warnings in our area, as local creeks overflow.   At least we are not experiencing mudslides as many other communities are.  It is just a matter of time until various trees lose their grip in the soft soil and topple over though.  I am so tired of the rain, as most of my neighbors are as well.  We needed the rain, and the reservoir in the next county can be seen from my kitchen window, a sight we have not seen since moving here.  Hopefully this means the drought is over.

Whatever the weather where you are, I hope you had a great weekend!

45 responses to “Penny Pincher is a Finish!”

  1. Applause, applause!! Penny Pincher is a marvel of lovely colors and harmony – oh, and that glow!! Qwll sonw!
    Hope all that rain moves eastward to give y’all some relief.
    Hugs!

  2. Applause, applause!! Penny Pincher is a marvel of lovely colors and harmony – oh, and that glow!! Qwll sonw!
    Hope all that rain moves eastward to give y’all some relief.
    Hugs!

  3. Applause, applause!! Penny Pincher is a marvel of lovely colors and harmony – oh, and that glow!! Qwll sonw!
    Hope all that rain moves eastward to give y’all some relief.
    Hugs!

  7. THat is one awesome quilt! love it. I am so tired of rain. Just over it! Have a good week Nicole.
    Mary

  8. THat is one awesome quilt! love it. I am so tired of rain. Just over it! Have a good week Nicole.
    Mary

  9. THat is one awesome quilt! love it. I am so tired of rain. Just over it! Have a good week Nicole.
    Mary

  13. Very beautiful quilt! I agree it glows. We are tired of the rain too, however much it is needed, it’s too much at once! Lots of fallen trees and clogged drainage ditches. I think they may only call the drought as broken, not over. We need a few more normal rainy seasons!

  14. Very beautiful quilt! I agree it glows. We are tired of the rain too, however much it is needed, it’s too much at once! Lots of fallen trees and clogged drainage ditches. I think they may only call the drought as broken, not over. We need a few more normal rainy seasons!

  15. Very beautiful quilt! I agree it glows. We are tired of the rain too, however much it is needed, it’s too much at once! Lots of fallen trees and clogged drainage ditches. I think they may only call the drought as broken, not over. We need a few more normal rainy seasons!

  16. Love your Penny Pincher quilt. The yellow/gold blocks do bring a lovely brightness.
    Regarding the rain our local wells are way up as a positive result. Most in Bakersfield were up fifteen feet or more prior to this last round. Every weed seed that could germinate in my yard has done so with this abundant moisture.

  17. Love your Penny Pincher quilt. The yellow/gold blocks do bring a lovely brightness.
    Regarding the rain our local wells are way up as a positive result. Most in Bakersfield were up fifteen feet or more prior to this last round. Every weed seed that could germinate in my yard has done so with this abundant moisture.

  18. Love your Penny Pincher quilt. The yellow/gold blocks do bring a lovely brightness.
    Regarding the rain our local wells are way up as a positive result. Most in Bakersfield were up fifteen feet or more prior to this last round. Every weed seed that could germinate in my yard has done so with this abundant moisture.

  19. I love, love your Penny Pincher it’s really stunning!
    It’s raining here in Munich, too, but nature really needs it and our weather is never so extrem as yours and the rain should stop tomorrow or the day after.

  20. I love, love your Penny Pincher it’s really stunning!
    It’s raining here in Munich, too, but nature really needs it and our weather is never so extrem as yours and the rain should stop tomorrow or the day after.

  21. I love, love your Penny Pincher it’s really stunning!
    It’s raining here in Munich, too, but nature really needs it and our weather is never so extrem as yours and the rain should stop tomorrow or the day after.

  28. Your Penny Pincher quilt is gorgeous! It’s going to brighten up your bedroom with those twinkly colors popping out!! We feel the same way about the non-stop snow in our area this winter & more is forecast later this week!

  29. Your Penny Pincher quilt is gorgeous! It’s going to brighten up your bedroom with those twinkly colors popping out!! We feel the same way about the non-stop snow in our area this winter & more is forecast later this week!

  30. Your Penny Pincher quilt is gorgeous! It’s going to brighten up your bedroom with those twinkly colors popping out!! We feel the same way about the non-stop snow in our area this winter & more is forecast later this week!

  31. That quilt is beautiful and does glow. Very nice. I am in the high desert of so cal. This season has been awesome for us but I fear the drought will be something of a political hold over on us by the politicians. They do love to control us. Water has long been a big deal in Ca.

  32. That quilt is beautiful and does glow. Very nice. I am in the high desert of so cal. This season has been awesome for us but I fear the drought will be something of a political hold over on us by the politicians. They do love to control us. Water has long been a big deal in Ca.

  33. That quilt is beautiful and does glow. Very nice. I am in the high desert of so cal. This season has been awesome for us but I fear the drought will be something of a political hold over on us by the politicians. They do love to control us. Water has long been a big deal in Ca.