After getting back in mid August, I got to work on catching up on quilting. I was able to make several on the RSC blocks that I have let go during this busy season.
May's color was pink
Moving right along in my busy season, I started working on a baby quilt for my daughter's baby shower. The theme for the nursery is Costa Rican jungle with Monstera leaves and toucans. The color theme is muted greens, blues with some pinks and yellow highlights.
The paper piece quilt pattern I purchased was only one block that finished at 18". It came without instructions. It was a bit tricky to figure out how to sew the blocks together.
On August 1st, my husband and I climb aboard our flight to Norway! About a year ago, we had booked a voyage on Havila Voyages from Bergen, Norway to Kirkenes, Norway and back - a 12 voyage! Our total trip with travel days was 15 days!
My husband was born and grew up in Norway and it has been a Bucket List item for many years.
After a day visit in beautiful Bergen, Norway, we boarded the ship, Polaris with our close friends On August 3rd.
Note: We took hundreds of photos but I will limit to one or 2 per day. If you are interested, head to my Instagram page for more from each day of our voyage.
Bergen harbor
July ended with a beautiful bridal shower that we had for my youngest daughter! Friends and family gathered to celebrate the future bride (and groom). It was a lovely brunch with mini muffins, egg muffins, charcuterie cups, fruit salad, BLT salad, croissant sandwiches, a mimosa bar and pretty cupcakes decorated with flowers! There were fun shower games, a photo booth and plenty of gifts for the new couple!
My wedding gift
After getting home from the retreat, I got busy and stretched this piece over a 10" x 10" canvas using the technique taught by @Victoriavanderlaan. I call this piece Striped Hype!
