Recently went to Sisters, Oregon for the annual quilt festival. If you haven't seen a whole town covered inside and outside with quilts from all over the country, then you have a real treat in store!!

Sisters is a very small community in the mountains near Bend. I am fortunate to have a friend there who has offered her hospitality and home so that Susan and I could attend the quilt show again this year. Wonderful time!

Camping over July 4th

Camping at Red Mountain Praire, which is within a couple of miles of the trailhead to Vulcan Lake, southwest Oregon. As you can see, the view toward the ocean is a bit hazy with smoke from whatever wildfires are within range.

It is still spring in the mountains, so there are some lovely wildflowers in the meadow.

We pretty much did nothing but absorb the sun, take short walks, and throw the ball for Lola-dog.

On the way down the hill again I took a picture of Snowcamp Mountain, Collier Butte, to Game Peak, which is to the north. The top of the mountain was in a cloud, so couldn't see Snowcamp LO even with binaculars. It is the farthest range in the center of the picture.

You can see in the picture taken near the top of Vulcan Mtn that the undergrowth is coming back nicely, but evidence of the Biscuit Fire remains.

Baby Booties

This pair of booties is made from a combination of fabrics by designer Mary Engelbreit.

Sole is lined with yellow hand dyed felted wool. Upper and heel are lined with a dotted red fabric. Really breit and fun!

ETSY seems to be down right now, but when it is back up, I will be listing these little cuties!

********** NEW*************

Just wanted to tell you about the new booties I am making! The booties are inspired by the classic ones we see everywhere, but my version is narrower to better fit the newborn foot. This first pair shows off a sweet rosebud cotton, and has oilcloth monkeys on the toe. The sole and upper is lined with hand dyed felted wool for cosy toes!

I have lots of fun fabrics to mix and match and will be listing them on ETSY as they are completed.

Boho Chic Small Clutch / Pouch

This is a new design. Small enough to lay on the top of the table on a night out, but large enough to hold all of the necessities.

I made a mid-size bagg in the same fabric that has been very well received. One currently resides in Bend, OR; and another was sent to Seattle this past week. Each is different due to placement of pattern on the fabric to capture a specific section of the pattern. I love the colors and the weave. Very 1960's.................

Camping in mid-June

Dry camping at the trailhead to Windy Valley Trail this past weekend; many wildflowers are in bloom. This nootka (sic) rose has only two blooms, but tons of buds ready to open!

This week activity

Donation for Congressman Mike Thompson fund raiser... silent auction. ... to be held in Del Norte County, CA this coming weekend.

The bagg can also be seen on my ETSY site.

Follow-up note: The bag was won by Katherine M. and she loves it!