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:)

Northern Lights

At the end of the last two summers we have sent off "lanterns" at the beach.  I purchased them on Amazon.  If you haven't done this before, it's well worth it!  The lanterns look amazing as they float off into the dark sky over the water.  Each of the kids sent off their own... much like in the movie Tangled.  

Speaking of "Lights" I've started cutting and organizing the pieces for a new quilt called, "Northern Lights".  This pattern has a Scandinavian feel to it.  I'm drawn to these types of quilts, as my grandmother was born in Norway.  I purchased this quilt kit and pattern from etsy.....

The other similar pattern I'd like to do is from Camille Roskelley.  It's her Norway pattern you can purchase here.

This is my WIP for the week to start off the month of November.  I'd love to know if any of you have tried either of these patterns?

Thanks for stopping by!

Jen:)

Going Coastal for the Little Ones...

A few baby blankets, light weight for the summer.  The first features Going Coastal fabric

by Emily Herrick.  Both are backed in navy blue minky and will be posted in my etsy shop soon.