It's almost September, so a Christmas project is in order, don't you think? This is Shine Bright, a pattern by Kansas Troubles. Lynn Hagemeir has been the designer behind Kansas Trouble Quilts for over 25 years, and I think I have admired her that entire time. I love her pure color palette, her crisp designs, and her style in general. I gather that she is a lovely person and hope she keeps designing for at least another 25 years. I always admire it so when a person discovers their style and sticks with it unwaveringly.
Shine Bright is a jelly roll friendly pattern, although I had yardage and cut my own strips. Her pattern is for a 64" x 70" quilt, but I scaled down and made a table runner. I am really pleased with how it turned out and think it will look amazing on my dining table with a Christmas floral arrangement in the middle of it. You must check out Lynn's website, as she is offering the pattern, plus an entire kit, and a variation kit featuring Americana colored prints. How cute would that be?
Did you have a good weekend? I am feeling a bit confused as to what day it even is. My days are either days when I am teaching Eva or days when I am not. I know it was the weekend because she wasn't here.
It feels good to wrap up the month of August. It is typically my least favorite month, with the heat and dryness we have where I live. And those terrible fires we had this month will not be soon forgotten. Cooler days are ahead, but I am sad because if things were not impacted by COVID-19, we would be leaving for Ireland to visit our son Ahren this coming week. How I miss him.
I am working on my August book review post. I finished eight books this month, one of which was exceptional, and some of which were surprisingly good. You might really enjoy them too.
Talk to you tomorrow. Hope all is well with you.