Summer recap

I thought that summer would give me more time to blog...unfortunately I managed to spend more time creating and less time blogging about it. I am alright with that but it has meant that I have dreaded getting back to this. I felt overwhelmed and decided to deal with it by doing nothing at all (which seems to be my default method of dealing with things). So here is a picture post to catch back up!

Travelling

We spend time this summer enjoying the freedom of me not being in school. Along with several small road trips, John and I went to England for two weeks to see family and friends. I took the never-ending-hexi-project with me and sat and stitched on the plane. Pretty sure people thought I was nuts. Thankfully small scissors are now allowed in carry-on luggage or me biting at threads would have proved they were right. 

The-never-ending-hexi-project takes a road trip...

Sewing circle with my Adrian in England. Subtitle: Hexis Abroad

I may have bought some fabric in England. Perhaps.

Sewing

One of the best things I did this summer was become more disciplined with my sewing. I started forcing myself to sew every day that I wasn't at work, even if it was only for an hour. Of course I found myself in the sewing room for much longer than that and I feel like I got so much done! Jack, Apples for Isia and Sydney's dress have already been blogged. Several quilts got done that are gifts for babies to come so those won't be displayed until they are given but here are a few others...

Bella Blue - lap sized quilt made with my beautiful winnings from The French Seam

The back of Bella. The fabric is Summersville and it matches the Lotta Jansdotter so well.

Back to Front - crib sized indecision quilt

Asher's Quilt - made for a future England fan

Indianapolis Modern Quilt Guild

We had a big event this summer! The wonderful store Crimson Tate: Modern Quiltmaker held a first Friday event on Mass Ave in downtown Indy. First Friday is a monthly event where the galleries stay open late and people come out and enjoy local art. IMQG strung modern quilts down the street and hoped people would be interested in coming out to see them. And they did! It was a great evening and I was so proud of all the amazing women that I have found through this group.

First Friday downtown - so many modern quilts on display!

Amy (thecutelifesmiles.blogspot.com) and her husband check it out

Quilt details from the show - these ladies keep me inspired...

Sorry for the photo heavy post, hopefully now I am caught up I will be blogging a bit more!