What a Great Weekend!

We traveled east to attend two events this past weekend.

First up was my parents 65 Wedding Anniversary.

We had a luncheon with as many family members as could attend.

What is a celebration without cake?

What a family! First row: my husband John & me, my siblings and their spouses, my folks Larry and Marie in the middle. Their great grand kids on our laps. Behind us are our adult children, nephew, nieces, their spouses, more great grand children!

Next up was a wedding on my husband’s side of the family!

Keith Schutt and his daughter Rosie.

Almost Mr. & Mrs. Travis Jarrett, saying their vows! Such a lovely wedding and reception!

It was a packed full weekend, and it was great visiting with both sides of our family even tho it was such a quick trip!

And let’s not forget quilting! The longarm quilter called me Thursday morning saying the Bargello quilt was finished! I met her to pick up the quilt, got home, squared it up, got the binding on, then Hubby, daughter and I got in the car for the 10 hour drive to PA! Phew! I was so happy to be able to take the Bargello along with me to present to my sister!

My sister and her husband (in the center) holding up their quilt! They love it! That’s me on the right side of photo and my hubs on the left side.

Close up of Honu (turtles) and quilting to represent the water currents in the ocean.

Close up of outrigger and waves.

My sister wanted this little fish print in the bargello. She could not tell from the photo I emailed her that I did incorporate them into the quilt. She was so tickled to see them in the quilt!

Fun Quilt Facts:

I’m so super pleased with how the Bargello turned out. And I’m overwhelmed with all the kind remarks received on my BIL’s post on FB. I think this is going to be my favorite quilt for some time!

Which of your quilts is your favorite?

How did I do on last week’s Tuesday To-Do List?

  1. I’m hoping the long arm quilter calls to say the Bargello quilt is ready to pick up! If so BIND! ✔️ CHECK! Bound and delivered!
  2. Two big events are happening this weekend. My parents 65 wedding anniversary and my niece’s wedding! I won’t be getting any sewing done this weekend! ✔️ Celebrations attended and enjoyed by all!

Tuesday To-Do List for this week:

  1. New baby quilt to make, prep & piecing this week.
  2. Mark and quilt Leah Day’s Machine Quilting Block Party, block # 9.

I’m linking to To-Do Tuesday and Linky Tuesday.

 

 

4 Responses to “What a Great Weekend!”

  1. Christine Says:

    Wow, what a great weekend! An anniversary and a wedding. Such fun! Congratulations to your parents on 65 years! What a blessing!! And what a huge family too… That’s awesome to get so many together for such a wonderful occasion! Congratulations to the newlyweds too!

    Love how the bargello quilt turned out! It’s gorgeous and I am so happy your sister loves it and that she got to see her fish print fabric in there! Yippee for a quilt finish!! I hope you recover from all that running around! That’s a whole lot to get done in one week’s time!

  2. Amy Says:

    That quilt is absolutely stunning! Fabulous job!

  3. Jean McKinstry Says:

    For your Mum and Dad, many, many best wishes and congratulations., A wonderful celebration and great family photo. The wedding, beautiful, then comes the Bargello. Wow, stunning. Maybe time for a day off with some R&R.

  4. Sarah Says:

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend! You have a beautiful family. Congrats to your parents and the newlyweds!

    The bargello is GORGEOUS! I absolutely adore those turtles. What a fabulous gift!

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