Summer's End

 It's always amazing how fast the summers go.  We have had a very hot and dry summer here so fall is a welcome prospect.  Winter, not so much.  But we will not concentrate on the upcoming cold.

My siblings were finally able to get together this summer after trying for several years.  We rented a house close to Lewis and Clark Lake near Yankton, South Dakota.  It was wonderful being together and out and about after being so closed in during the restrictions of COVID this past year.  Yankton was the closest town to where we grew up that had more variety for shopping, eating and things to do.  Our small town offered the necessities, but not much in the way of non-essentials, which are fun to check out when shopping.  And the lake seems to pull all of the local--and not so local--people to it's waters.  It's such a relaxing spot with friendly people to meet.

2020 had been a busy year for the quilting business, as my customers were home piecing quilts instead of enjoying their usual activities away from home.  I had only been able to finish one of my own quilts, so prior to this year's fair I took a couple of weeks to finish projects.  I wanted have some quilts to enter at the fair.  My quilts did well,  I captured the Champion and Best of Show ribbons.  One of my customers was awarded the Reserve Champion and Viewer's Choice ribbons.  Together we captured all of the top prizes!

Tennessee Waltz won Best of Show

Appliqued cats made in honor of my friend won the Champion ribbon

My bright elephant wall hanging received a first place ribbon

My baby quilt received 2nd place in it's category

I also entered another quilt that did not receive a ribbon.  It was one of those quilts that didn't take much skill so I wasn't surprised.  I do think it is striking though.  Of course I didn't take a picture when it was hanging at the fair so at the moment, this is the only picture that I have.

That's it for today.  Stay healthy everyone!

Mary