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When spring dandelions turn into giant snowballs it is a sign that summertime is here. It is one of my favorite times of the year!
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Full of horsing around,
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beautiful flowers in vibrant red,
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unusual blues,
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and delicate pink.
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Leaves that seem full of live and greener than ever,
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mouthwatering fruits,
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and main street car shows are some of the things that we look for.
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Summertime visitors head to our very small “bed and breakfast”
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and we enjoy an occasional quiet afternoon waiting for the hay to dry.
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I try not to let these special moments fly by with out stopping to enjoy them.
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As I sit for a moment on the porch in the sun,
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I browse through the pages of MODA’s fall 2013 catalog. This is a great way to see what will be arriving in your favorite quilt store this fall.
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It was a pleasure making these quilts from the upcoming “Hope Chest” group.
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All of these wonderful prints and batiks marry perfectly in “Wedding Ring”,
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give excellent variety for “Sentimental Scraps”,
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make perfect compliment of applique and piecing in “Hope Chest”,
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and in “Remember” the applique feathers show the beauty of each individual piece.
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In all, there is a whole bale of quilt projects to choose from!
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Enjoy your summer and be sure to stop back and visit.