Random Thoughts

Pulling together random thoughts for this post.  The first is a finish!  This quilt was started at Beaver Island Quilt Retreat - strippy theme.  The quilt doesn't look like a vertical strip quilt, but that's how the quilt was constructed (corner close-up at left).  After much debate on quilting, we decided stippling would be best - machine quilted by Anne Spiotta from Blue House Quilting.  I'm really happy with the result.  The pics of the front and back are a little blurry and not true to color (quilt is much darker), but wearing out my welcome with the holder.

(edit) The quilt has been complaining that the pic above 'adds ten pounds', so I'm including a better image. 

                                     

                                                       

Jan and I visited the LaPorte Co. Historical Society quilt exhibit in June.  There were a number of nice quilts displayed - some well loved.  This Lone Star greeted you as you walked in the door.

One of our favorites was the folded cradle quilt .  The coverlet on the bed was very nice, too.

The museum had a large collection of 'invalid' cups.  I haven't run across these before.  The cups were used before drinking straws to feed soft foods and liquids to infants and patients.  They were offered as an accessory piece to many china sets.  There is an elongated spout opposite the handle topped by a lip to contain the liquid when the cup is tipped.

I had to be in San Francisco for two consecutive weeks for work, so I stayed thru the week-end.  This was my first opportunity to sight see in San Fran.  I did alot of walking and took lots of pictures of beautiful old homes.  I visited two yarn shops, but no quilt shops.  I'm including two of my favorite pics - the famous Painted Ladies and Lombard St.

Last pic is from my flower garden - swallowtail butterfly on the flowering Bethany.