Design Wall Monday

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Spent the weekend camping with all 4 kids.  Really nice time - I blew up 2 king size beds for them to share, I took the cushions off my pool lounger, brought out a TV and DVD player, and all were asleep before the movie was 1/2 over both Friday and Saturday night.  Actually, Saturday I feel asleep before they did !  Anyway, beautiful weather, beautiful weekend, so when we weren't camping, we were swimming in the pool.  Did take a few minutes to work on another set of swap blocks for my online group - but that was the only sewing I got done - so not much to sew this Design Wall Monday - for inspirational ideas, check out what others are working on at Patchwork Times !

Comments

Anonymous said…
What a pretty block! Those blues look really cool and refreshing! :) Take care, Dianne B. in England
June 21, 2010 at 4:07 AM
Judy D in WA said…
Very pretty block. Camping with kids, How much fun is that??? I miss camping with my kids! I like your style!
June 21, 2010 at 5:37 AM
Vicki H. said…
That block is an old fav of mine but your modern fabrics look great on it. Camp is where my son is this week. I am not a good camper unless it is a cabin... I guess I am a wimp!! Fun with the kids is what summer is all about isn't it!
June 21, 2010 at 6:03 AM
anne said…
Camping is fun with kids, you made me smile when I use to do the same. Love that block what is the name of it as would love to try one myself.
June 23, 2010 at 1:03 AM
Chris said…
Camping is always so relaxing since it takes us away from the city. Love your block. The colors are great.
June 23, 2010 at 6:33 AM
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