Hello everyone! We had a cool morning today so I know September is arriving tomorrow and the color change of the leaves isn't far off. It's also a holiday weekend so there is family coming and going over the next couple of days. We're all trying to squeeze the last little bit from summer than we can.
With fall approaching, it's time to think about the November Shipshewana Quilt Retreat. This year you have the opportunity to take classes from a world renowned teacher - Margaret Sampson George. I can't wait to take one of her classes. I have a feeling I'll look at my quilting in a totally different way after taking the class. The Friday class is sold out but there is still room in the Thursday and Saturday classes. Margaret will also be presenting a lecture on Friday evening. Use the links in this paragraph to read more about the retreat and classes.
I have to begin thinking about next year's quilt. Do we want to do another applique quilt or would you like a break from the hand stitching and work on a patchwork quilt? How about a year of 1930s quilts based on my family history in quilting? I am happy to do either and admit I'll be forced to do the family history stuff soon. I'm not getting any younger and I don't want to start forgetting what needs to be documents. Maybe if I start early we could do more than one thing. Please leave me a comment here or email me to let me know what you'd prefer.
I have 4 more Dear Daughter blocks for you today. As I was taking the photographs I couldn't help but notice that some of the prettiest blocks are in the last half of this quilt. I think you're going to really enjoy each one as we finish this project.
Block 25
Ann F Randolph
St Market St Tr (? I'm not sure about this. Any ideas?)
Peased in Wisconsin
Fulton Co 1850
This is similar to one of the earlier blocks but the flower faces to the right. I really like the way this one was done and the way it was quilted.
Block 26
Your Brother
Barzillai F Randolph
Fulton Rock Co
Wisconsin
1850
I'm smitten with this block. I'd love to make an entire quilt of this one setting them together right next to each other. I think we can be pretty sure what looks like tan fabric was originally green. 
Block 27
Elizabeth Dunham
Piscataway NJ
1852
Block 28
Martin H Barned
Ill
1850
Here's another donut with some great broderie perse. It seems we have three blocks this time where the green fabric has faded to tan.
I guess that's all I can think of for this month. Click on the link below to get to the 5dollarbom.com and look for the listing for this months blocks. You can purchase the blocks for $0.00 (FREE) until October 1, 2018
Dear Daughter Blocks 25 - 28
