Yesterday was the first day of summer, astronomically speaking. Our local weatherman tells us the first day of summer, meteorologically, begins June 1. And if you ask my family in southern Texas, summer began mid-April given the mid 90’s temperatures. But, yesterday had the most hours of sunlight, and today we start the journey back to winter solstice.
Did you do anything special with those extra minutes of sunshine? Much like the “extra” hour we get in November when the clocks are set back an hour, I find the body will only do so much no matter how much sun shine there is or the time on the clock. But, in the winter months with darkness coming earlier, my mind does allow me to stop “doing” sooner. Maybe I do get more done in the summer, hmm?
Are you on “team summer” or “team winter”? Not putting on multiple layers of clothing to walk the dog in the summer is nice. Spending more time in my sewing room in the winter because I am not watering flowers or doing lawn work is appreciated. Planning an event in the summer and not adding the phrase-“if the weather permits”–meaning if there are no icy roads, is good. Less laundry in the winter–a sweater may be worn several times–a t-shirt worn just one afternoon in the Kansas summer is ready for the wash. When it is summer, I think fondly of the winter months and vice versa. Perhaps that is why Autumn is so popular. Aside from pumpkin spice, you get a little of summer and winter. Deep down I like living in a four season climate.
The Quilters at First sew for all the season all year. This week we had finished projects for Christmas, the Fourth of July and year-round use.
This lap or nap quilt is 56″x 60″. The fabric for the quilt was chosen by my daughter who is more adventurous in her selections. I love it, but would have been hesitate to use all the prints together. The flying geese are in sets of three going up, down, left and right. The backing is a soft solid grey. The machine quilting is side to side and the motif echos the leaf shape in one of the prints. $175
More pendant banners for the Fourth–10 flags–approximately 80 inches long. $10. (there is only one)
Shirley brought three table runners!
Christmas presents all wrapped up for your dinning table. These packages have ribbons and bows. The machine quilting is especially designed for this runner. The backing is a whimsical print that has become part of our holiday traditions–Charlie Brown and his tree! This scene stealer is 16″ x 55″ and is $60.
All you Kansans–here is your table runner–
The 16″ x 43″ table runner celebrates the KS state flower–the sunflower! And of course, if you have sunflowers, you have bees. The binding is a print that suggests ripe wheat. $40
Not especially any one season, but it does give off a restful, chilling vibe…maybe the blue binding. The backing and hand binding allows this runner to be reversible. It is washable so you can leave it on the table when you put the salads out for lunch. 16″ x 47″. $40
A vintage hand and machine quilted wall hanging– (sorry, it needs pressed)–$25.
One of the best things about summer–your grandchildren and the teacher in your family can spend time with you! We are on a two week vacation with my immediate family, so I am packing my walking shoes, sunscreen and off to make some memories I will look back on this winter!
Quilts, Etc. 