Summer is turning to fall overnight, but I'm just not ready for the change of seasons. We missed out on too many summer staples this year, including favorites like watermelon, sweetcorn, and homegrown tomatoes. Can you imagine summertime without them?
What if I that sweetness and crunch and preserved it like pickles or jam? Dandelion Wine: This little quilt comes close. Its ripe berry reds, sunny yellows, fresh-from-the-garden calicoes, and crisp gingham checks really capture the essence of summer, don't you think?
It's a project I set aside years ago once I gave up doing handwork, but after showing it to a friend, she offered to finish it for me. Thanks, Ruth!
There's crosshatching in the 2" squares...
Mmm... more strawberries on the back.
It's a sweet reminder of summer any time of year!
"Strawberry Preserves"
15” x 17”
2019