Monday, June 30, 2014

A PARADE, RODEO AND LITTLE QUILTS

Over the weekend we went to visit DH's brother and our DIL in central Oregon.  There was a parade and a rodeo, not to mention a quilt show!  On the way there we stopped in Sisters and I went into The Stitchin' Post.  Didn't buy anything, but it was fun to look around to see what they have.  I also didn't take any pictures in the quilt show.  Bad me.

The parade was on Saturday morning and we saw lots of Rodeo Princesses from different counties.




I didn't take any pictures at the rodeo - or I should say that the ones I took didn't turn out because we were in the last row of the stands, way up high.  But on the way home, we stopped to take a picture of Mount Washington.

Mount Washington
 Last week I was reading Kathie's blog (Inspired by Antique Quilts) and she asked if she had inspired anybody to make a postage stamp quilt.  I have a small basket overflowing with 1 1/2" strips and squares, so I got it out and decided to make some 4-patches.  I set them on point for either small doll quilts - or I might make them to hang on the back of some chairs.  Be sure to check out Kathie's June 24 post about the postage stamp quilt she is making.



What will I work on this week?  Maybe I'll make a couple more doll quilts or I could work on my Dear Jane blocks.  Wednesday is the inspection of the house we are buying.  I can't wait to see it again!
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11 comments:

  1. BethJune 30, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    The parade looks like fun. I have onl been to one rodeo and I would love to go again.
    Your little blue minis are sooo cute.
    Good luck with the inspection.

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  2. Rebecca in AKJune 30, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    I love your two small quilts! So pretty! (I am very partial to blue) I have not been to a parade in years, The rodeo sounds like fun! I hope everything goes well on Wednesday!

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  3. Janet O.June 30, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Great little quilts, Ruth. So Kathie's quilt inspired you, but you just took a little different path. : )

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  4. MichelleJune 30, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    I was in bend this weekend too. Where was the quilt show? I know that Sisters is getting ready for theirs in two weeks.

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  5. CathyJuly 1, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    I love your little 4 patch quilts. They are adorable. Hugs

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  6. Elaine AdairJuly 1, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    It's fun to remember those parades of MY past. View of the mountain is amazing!!

    Happy quilting!

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  7. ---"Love"July 1, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    Hmmmmm---Did the rodeo and parade remind you a little of Texas?
    Loved the mountain picture, and your little quilt blocks too. Hope the house deal works out; you'll be in my mind Wednesday. ---"Love"

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  8. LoriJuly 1, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    The parade looks so patriotic and fun! It is 95 here today so you came at a good time.

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  9. antique quilterJuly 3, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    oh I love your little quilt sI have made one similar , need to make more! I love your choice of border fabric in the second one, wow. The first one is just wonderful I really like the scrappy blocks and the use of blues, not what I would have chosen, I tend to stay away from blue! but I really love yours!!! I love 4 patches almost as much as 9 patches!!!! Isn't it good to use up those squares?scraps!
    Rodeo parade looks like it was a lot of fun.
    Kathie

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  10. UnknownJuly 3, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    I bet my mom would love to work on quilts inside of a cabin. I'll have to show this to her and see how jealous she gets. I think it would be nice to retire in a cabin.
    Jayden Eden | http://www.harrisonloghomes.com/ourloghomes.html

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  11. BarbJuly 4, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    great little doll quilts! The parade look like a great one. Love the horses. I've never been to a rodeo but I bet is fun

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