Sunflowers are a perfect reflection of summer.

I am so happy spring has arrived and I can make fires to enjoy again. I love my fire pit. My DH is going to move an old wood burning stove to the edge of the woods so I can build a fire in it to cook on when we are outside. I am excited about that too.

I have picked my runner pattern! Now I have to shop my stash.

Ube your back yard is looking very inviting can I roast some marshmallow and we can have some s'mores.
Northern Sue I hope your snow melts away soon and I hope that all goes well with your Knee replacement in May.
Belfrybat I think your sunflowers are very bright and beautiful.

Here is some of the summer fun I found in my stash. It will be good for serving Margaritas on. This will be a reflection of my old barefoot hippie self.:D

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Sue -- sorry to hear about your upcoming knee replacement. But from folks I've talked to, the hassle is worth it.

Perfect fabric, Ube. And I too like sitting around a fire pit. Haven't done it in years.

I'll look for a pattern and sign up after I'm on my way. Learned the hard way in the wall hanging swap not to sign up too early in case life takes over. Now I'm waiting on both swaps until I'm almost done before declaring intent.

Love you're fabric übe. summer fun..beach fishing, ocean and sandy beaches, dolphins and baby turtles hatching music and dancing on the beach...those were the days, when I was young and my kids were children.....

Thanks for the wishes all! I've put it off way too long, so at this point, I'm looking forward to a new knee! lol

I haven't heard whether my swap mate has received her runner yet, and I have not yet received mine. Easter weekend probably contributed to any delays, so I'm not worried.
Haven't decided what "summer fun" will look like in a runner. I'm wondering though, are there any summery colours that would not be appealing to anyone? or patterns that would be a turnoff? I usually choose fabric colours and patterns, & runner ideas based on what I like, but what about you? How do you decide?

I was thinking about that myself. I posted my first runner fabrics and was a little doubtful about how well it would be received. Not everyone likes bright, in your face color for decorating. Then I thought it would just be a bit of fun as a picnic runner or summer party runner. This theme can go in so many directions. I decided to make a few and decide closer to June.

Colors alone can represent a theme.

I think of roses in June but then I think of roses all the time. I love roses.
Popsicle/ ice cream/ sherbert, so pretty clear saturated pastel colors would be lovely without the actual product.
Seaside colors like tumbled glass and watery green/ blues. Doesn't have to have sea shells or seagulls to say seaside.
Shades of green pared with a basket weave fabric for a cool picnic without the ants.

I think I have to get busy.:D

Thanks for some great ideas to get me thinking ube. Best Wishes Sue. My sister-in-law had both knees done. 1 at a time and she was kinda worried after but soon started doing really well and as time went on she is doing great with her new knees. I think a lot of the worry is just thinking about doing it. I had open heart surgery and fretted up to a few days ahead of it. then I just calmed down and knew it needed done to be here. Now here I am 9 yrs later. Just keep the faith and do what they say. Your in my prayers too.Hugs Mary

Love your ideas übe colours reflect a mood and summer colours are bright and happy colours.even summer moonlight and starry starry nights would look good.

oh my goodness! what great ideas & thoughts about "summer fun"! I'm not getting anything much accomplished as I get lost in runner ideas/patterns! lol I see one - oooooh, like that! then I see another one - oooooh I like that one better! See my dilemma? :) I've hit a plateau in my BOW projects, so going to start a pineapple block quilt top this week. Just what I needed - another project! lol I seem to get more done when I'm under a mound of fabric, thread etc! Oh, dear!