At least it only lasted for about an hour and while there was a smidgen of a white glaze on the grass, it all melted off rather quickly and just left us shaking our heads.
We have begun winterizing outside, well at least Bert has, by taking all the bonsai down from the railings and covering them with straw and several other sensitive plants, but we still have yet to trim back the Antique Rose and Clematis yet. Maybe we need to get moving on things.
In the meantime, here are four more completed blocks of the Baltimore quilt. Only one to go, which is a bit slow since there are over 50 berries to sew on and their stems embroider.
I've got a few other projects in various states of construction and I'll be home alone in October for about 10 days so I am lining up a few more projects. Don't know how much progress I will make though since I have so many things on tap for work.
Oh well, until then . . .
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Don't know why I didn't think to ask this last time: Why "Baltimore"? I ask only because I live just a few miles from that city (and went to a Baltimore Orioles game with Mom a few weeks ago, during her visit).
Hi Terry
Baltimore Album quilts are a specific style of quilt. To my understanding the blocks are often inclusive of birds, wreaths, flowers and berries. Often you will see leaves, especially oak and acorns. These quilts are also most often hand appliqued and traditionally in deeper reds and greens with bits of darker gold colors.
As you can see, my version is a bit more updated and contemporary in both look and color. I do have a pattern for a more traditional version which I hope to start next summer. Here is a link that helps some as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_album_quilts
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