Healed hearts and broken bones

 I can't believe it's August already.  I've been able to do a good amount of sewing this summer for which I am so thankful.  I've discovered @latenightquilter on instagram.  She has so inspired me to take my quilts out on field trips to do some more creative photo shoots.   I ordered the Quilters Planner 2017 and cannot wait to receive it!

Here is my latest quilt featuring the Sun, Sand and Surf panel from Timeless Treasures.  It measures about 50x50 and is listed in my etsy shop!

Here are a few of my favorite people.... my niece and nephew and my daughter, Elizabeth in the middle.  If you get a chance and are on the Cape, go to Sesuit Harbor in Dennis for breakfast!  It makes for the perfect start to any day! 

 Here is my other daughter, Katherine.  She's amazing.  In May she underwent two open heart surgeries and is doing so great!  So much to take on at 14 years old, but time has healed her heart in so many ways.

And here is the broken bone part of my post....

Broken Herringbone pattern by Violet Craft that I purchased at Hawthorne Threads.

 I can't tell you the fear I had cutting this apart to create this quilt top.... but somehow, magically, it all came together. 

This one's for my two girls when I finish quilting and binding it.

And lastly, just wanted to share this pretty selvage as a reminder to say yes to new experiences more and not miss out on anything that comes your way in life.

 Thanks for stopping by Pretty in the Port!

Linking up with NTT for this week.

Jen:)

Summer fireflies

This Friday finish is a baby quilt featuring Sarah Jane's fabric from her line, Wee Wander.  

This quilt is inspired by the free pattern from Freshly Handmade.

I recently purchased some new labels from JJ Labels!

Love how they turned out.  You can customize your own labels on her website.  I did try using the website, Spoonflower to create labels, but found their editing tools difficult to use.  Has anyone else experienced this?  

As for a Friday start, I've recently joined the Summer Sampler 2016 quilt along!  You can join any time here at Freshly Pieced.

You receive one pdf per week featuring a block from 10 different designers and 7 bloggers.  You can join anytime!

Here are my first two blocks...

 Funny how you pick up on mistakes after you take a pic?

Anyone notice this in the block above?  

I'm using left over fabric from Miss Kate and Day Sail.

Have a great weekend!

Linking up with CrazyMom Quilts and My Quilt Infatuation!

Jen

Starfish zipper tote!

Hi, 
Just a quick Friday finish to add to Needle and Thread Thursday Time/NTT of a zipper bag made from a pattern from this blog, http://www.noodle-head.com/....
This was an easy pattern to follow and came together quite quickly.... I love the two fabrics together along with the wide open structure of the bag.  I think this would be a great addition to any summer beach bag for "girly" necessities... 
I will definitely return to this pattern to try other sizes as well.
Thanks for stopping by!
Jen:)