“Summer Sunday Afternoon” As soon as these three words are spoken, I have this nostalgic yearning for a sunny, warm, afternoon without any responsibilities. An afternoon with a novel by my favorite author. An afternoon after Church. An afternoon following a larger than usual lunch allowing dinner to be pop corn or a bowl of ice cream. An afternoon that eases into evening. But a perfect summer Sunday afternoon for my husband is a baseball game. For a close friend, the best summer Sunday afternoon is a drive with no destination. Some families spend several summer Sunday afternoons each year with the extended family enjoying traditional recipes and connecting with different generations.
Many people don’t have the luxury of experiencing the “Summer Sunday Afternoons” of my memories — mothers of babies and young children, family care givers, service workers and first responders, minimum wage workers who need to work two or three jobs. Probably there have been more Sunday afternoons that I graded papers and projects, or did laundry or mowed the lawn than afternoons I just relaxed. But one of the perks of being “of a certain age” and retired, no matter how full you have filled your calendar, is that Summer Sunday Afternoons can be more like what you want them to be.
Since this is a “quilting” blog, I want to re-introduce to the readers to some quilts that would help create a “Summer Sunday Afternoon” feeling.
The “recycled” denim quilt would perfect to spread on the lawn for “Twilight Tunes on the Terrace” at the Botanical Garden. Do you set on the hill at the Wind Surge Games so your little ones can run around while you watch the baseball game? You need this quilt–see it is backed in a green cloth–won’t show grass stains!
Feathers are a popular motif this year. It is 60″ x 72″ and can be yours for $150.
Softer colors were used to create “Vintage Summer”. The machine long arm quilting is a vine pattern for a garden theme. This quilt would look great “artfully” draped over a rattan love seat!
Measuring 62″ x 63, – 80/20 cotton/polyester batting was used. This beauty is $200.
Nine patch blocks are one of the most traditional blocks used. These nine patch blocks were set on point–they are diagonal. The fabric is from a Lori Holt jelly roll. Using one designers line, the quilt has a coordinated scrappy look.
The borders are from the same jelly roll as is the binding. The curved machine quilting is “Baptist Fan” and cotton batting was used. The quilt could fit a twin bed–65″ x 73″. $250.
Maybe spring more than summer, this lap quilt or toddler’s bed quilt features floral fabrics and warm season colors.
The lime green adds a bit of sassiness. It measures 50″ x 62″ and is for sale for $100.
Who says quilts are just for winter? Quilts for picnics, Quilts for cool nights at the lake, Quilts folded up on the deck rocking chair. Quilts for those evenings watching TV with a friend that controls the AC and the ceiling fan. Quilts are multipurpose. Quilts are for the entire year.
Quilts, Etc. 