Churn Dash houses are done and off to the quilter... and todays linky parties

Been gone a ton and loving it. I went tripping last week and managed to visit Grandma in the nursing home, Grandpa's grave, parents, sisters, one brother, aunt and uncle, a cousin, nieces, nephews, and all my grands. We have been to great places together including a missionary homecoming, church, a trampoline place, Aggie Ice Cream, jungle gym, the stock car races, softball camp, shopping, and quilt shop visits.  I also took care of three birthday outings.  Can this summer get any better?

The littlest one LOVES the sound of the motors being revved up!!

The twins DO NOT!  They are more of a ranching, quiet living family and are used to livestock instead of race car motors.  It really scared them.

Some sewing even took place...

Top Done!  Scrappy Folded Blooms is not only done but quilted!  I picked it up from the quilter last night and you won't believe this!  She would not let me pay her.  She said "cookies" was enough for payment, so I made up a plate of extras I had made for a family whose mother got killed by a drunk driver, and off I went.  When I arrived to pick up my quilt, she said it brought her much joy to quilt.  Apparently I had dropped it off on the anniversary of her mother's death.  Her mom loved butterflies and it reminded her of butterflies.  She also explained that she tries to do a service for someone every day and yesterday it was for me.  What a giving lady she is!  One thing is for certain, those good deeds always bring blessings to the giver as well as the receiver.

Here it is...

After stopping by her place I headed to the softball complex to deliver the other plate of cookies.  It is a joy to watch 3rd graders learn to play ball; it has been a long time since I have watched a game.  A great social experience followed saying hello to so many community members I have known through the years.  My heart was so full as I handed the plate to the little girl who lost her mom and greeted her grieving father and grand parents. I hugged the grandma so hard and hurt with her and for her.  Oh heart strings!

On a lighter note...

Churn Dash Houses is done and delivered to the quilter as well!!

I even made three blocks that will be turned into pillows.  Thank you Chooky for this wonderful Churn Dash challenge.  I am sure I will make more next month on another project.

I changed my old, difficult to use quilt hanger into a lengthy curtain rod.  The old one pinched the quilt between two boards and was impossible to hang a large quilt all by myself.  This new one I can do easily and by myself.  The only draw back is that I have to add hanging sleeves to my quilts.  One at a time they are getting done.  Here is the first time I have hung Dear Jane on the wall!!

To Do Tuesday:

It seems like lately I am only managing to get to this every other week.

Last time's goals.

1. Finish cutting Churn Houses ✔

2. Cut borders for Scrappy Folded Blooms Quilt ✔

3. Cut new Bloom Quilt pieces. ✔

4. Finish binding Christmas Row quilt. X

5. Make binding for Windmill Quilt  X

I did make the hanging sleeve for it though.

This week's goals:

1.  Make 5 bags for the quilt retreat gifts

2.  Make 7 pincushions

3. Make up one each of the "make n take" ideas I have decided on

4. Finish binding Christmas Quilt

5. Attach binding to Scrappy Bloom Quilt

6. Make binding for Windmill Quilt & attach it

7. Add hanging sleeve to Masterpiece and finish binding the last side

8.  Attach hanging sleeve to Windmill Quilt

9. Study Hebrew 15 minutes per day

10. Play with the windmill pattern I purchased in regards to how it will fit in with my Quilted Barns 

It looks like a lot, but I will be home a ton this week!  I am so excited!

I am also linking up with:

Monday Making

Oh Scrap

Design Wall Monday