Sorry, forgot to tell you where the pattern came from. It's Oh my Stars from Planet Patchwork.

Anael--another great quilt top! Looks like one with multiple size blocks.

Thanks Carrie. Yes the blocks have different sizes, from 3" to 18" finished.
I thought this design would be nice with 30's fabrics too. Not that I'm going to make another one LOL. The patterns are still available though, it's a free BOM.

Great birthday mirabelle!

Anael--you have a great UFO pile--keep them coming so we can see what else gets finished!

Thanks OK! I was just thinking what to do next, still haven't decided. I do have some tops waiting to be quilted too.

Mirabelle...so nice the entire group celebrated with you! Can't wait to see you with a crown!
Anael...I downloaded the quilt pattern. I like the variety of blocks, sizes,and placement. You've done a wonderful job putting it together. It's very similar to the Ode to Mom you did and I agree, it would look nice in another color combination. It's in my bucket list.
Finished up a MB Friday and have it ready to mail as soon as Mirabelle shows us that she has received hers. Also did my Aiming4Accuracy block. It's beginning to come together and I'm liking it. Did I say that I put a binding on the Lone Star quilt and just have to wash and pack it up? Also more done on the baby quilt. Like a tortoise....BTW...my toe is still sore but I'm walking much better. Thanks for your thoughts!
QNS....you don't sound like yourself...Are you getting enough rest? It's easy for me to say since my eyesight is reasonably good, but it won't do you any good to worry about the surgery. You'll be blind without it so go for it with gusto. Save your energy for recovery.
carrie...you still get so much done even with the PT limitations. How soon is your retreat? How are the plans coming?

Mirabelle--sounds like the retreat was good!

Ggal--it is frustrating not to finish the quilt tops as I get them into rows like usual since the actual quilting is the hardest thing on my shoulder. Right now I have 2 quilts ready to be quilted after the airplane quilt finally gets done. Our retreat is the 3rd weekend of October. We have been getting registrations in for the last month or so. It looks like we will have 18-20 there this time. We will take registrations until we have 20 paid in full or Oct 1st. At that time I will draw names for the secret sisters. We will be trying out a new location. Our gifts are something we found online...I'll share pictures once they arrive. We were going to make something, but time got away from us so those will wait until the spring retreat. Menu is figured out....so plans are going well. :)

GardenGal, I feel like I turned a corner this birthday month into a lot of health problems. Cataract found on one good eye, fell down in chicken yard and right knee is driving me crazy, taking baby steps slowly. It will be xrayed on Wednesday and my right lung as well. And I have had 'dizzy' spells in the last week...too many of them. A lot of my plate right now.

QNS, I'm so sorry you don't feel well. I hope they will find what's wrong with you. I hope with the eye surgery that problem will be solved! ((((HUGS))))

Like an old fool, I should have known in hot weather, you have to drink more water; I was drinking my Cherry Coke Cola and not getting enough water, therefore I was having 'dizzy' spells. Now its lemonade and ice tea time.

Thanks, Ansel, for the thoughts. I loved your site soooo much I downloaded three different years worth to go on my list of someday. Love your quilt, too.

I hope, Carrie, that you get able to do more of the quilting that you love.

Sounds like you had a very good retreat, Mirabelle.. Hope you can get rested up now.

Dh relatives are here playing cards with him. Wonder how I could bribe them to come more often....love the freedom to do my thing: quilting and working on computer downloading more free patterns!!:D:thumbup: