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Summer Breeze Coming Along Nicely

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I am really pleased with how my little Summer Breeze mini quilt is coming along. The center is all done, and I am just waiting on some more green fabric to arrive for the ribbon border. I am going to love having this out all spring and summer. Those colors make me so happy. 

The center "flower" block is 8 1/2" unfinished. You don't see 8-inch blocks all that often, and I really like the look of it. The Moda BlockHeads 3 quilt has some 8-inch blocks in it, and I have one that I made that I am not wild about. As soon as I get more of that background fabric I need, I may just re-make the ugly block with that center block above.

It has been fun having so much free time this week. While I have worked on the project above, I've been listening to a fun book. "Good Eggs" by Rebecca Hardiman. It is about three generations of an Irish family that is going through some tough times. Grandma Mimi is getting a bit batty, daughter Aideen is getting into a slew of trouble at school, and dad Kevin is making some really poor decisions. It is pretty hilarious and has made me laugh out loud several times. The Irish accents and points of view are really well done. I am really enjoying it, and recommend it with the caveat that there is some salty language.

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Goodbye March!!

21 responses to “Summer Breeze Coming Along Nicely”

  4. That topper is so bright & summer-y! What a great project to tackle during your week ‘off’! If some salty language doesn’t bother you, I’m finishing the last book in the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ trilogy & I can hardly put them down! Happy sewing! Stay well!

  5. That topper is so bright & summer-y! What a great project to tackle during your week ‘off’! If some salty language doesn’t bother you, I’m finishing the last book in the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ trilogy & I can hardly put them down! Happy sewing! Stay well!

  6. That topper is so bright & summer-y! What a great project to tackle during your week ‘off’! If some salty language doesn’t bother you, I’m finishing the last book in the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ trilogy & I can hardly put them down! Happy sewing! Stay well!

  10. Green ribbon trim on your Summer Breeze table topper will be just the touch for the coming warmer weather. Hope you have a swell Happy Easter and all that entails since most of us can see some family these days. Best of all the weight of Winter, especially this past Winter will really be gone.

  11. Green ribbon trim on your Summer Breeze table topper will be just the touch for the coming warmer weather. Hope you have a swell Happy Easter and all that entails since most of us can see some family these days. Best of all the weight of Winter, especially this past Winter will really be gone.

  12. Green ribbon trim on your Summer Breeze table topper will be just the touch for the coming warmer weather. Hope you have a swell Happy Easter and all that entails since most of us can see some family these days. Best of all the weight of Winter, especially this past Winter will really be gone.

  13. well, that quilt is a great way to say goodbye to March. enjoy the weather and the free time.

  14. well, that quilt is a great way to say goodbye to March. enjoy the weather and the free time.

  15. well, that quilt is a great way to say goodbye to March. enjoy the weather and the free time.

  16. Your “Summer Breeze” is so cute and really love the happy fabrics in this one Nicole. Nice to start April with a “happy” topper and this will be just the ticket!!! Happy Easter
    Gail

  17. Your “Summer Breeze” is so cute and really love the happy fabrics in this one Nicole. Nice to start April with a “happy” topper and this will be just the ticket!!! Happy Easter
    Gail

  18. Your “Summer Breeze” is so cute and really love the happy fabrics in this one Nicole. Nice to start April with a “happy” topper and this will be just the ticket!!! Happy Easter
    Gail