Maybe I have....

fallen off the face of the planet that is!  At least that's how it seems some days.  We have been so busy both at the shop and home.  The East Central Illinois Shop Hop is over and was a huge success.   Over 250 quilters came through the shop as they "hopped" their way around central Illinois.  It was great to see return "hoppers" as well as new.

Right after the Shop Hop was over we were on to the Shelby County 4H fair.  It was a sweltering week but both my kids had a super fair!  Congratulations to Kelly who won a best of show and reserve champion trohpy with her quilt.  It also earned her a trip to the State Fair later this month.

She did a wonderful job.  It was a buggy barn pattern, although it looks nothing like the one in the book.  She chose all her own fabric and did the quilting on the long arm herself.  I couldn't be more proud of her-she is well on her way to being an outstanding quilter!

Congratulations to Ryan also!  He earned a best of show and a trip to the State Fair with his small engine project.  I can't wait to take them next week.  They are NOT getting me on the sky tram ride this year though!!!

{Note: I started this post, several times, before the fair.  The fair is now over and both kids did wonderful.  We had a full day yesterday with beautiful weather and lots of walking....and NO they did not get me on that sky tram ride!}

I have managed to get some sewing in as well.  I finished up a new Chrismas wall hanging......

I made this applique quilts using a new panel of from Lakehouse.....

I used the classic "Sidelights" Pattern for some new Oriental Fabric that we got in....

These four placemat are made from a new fall panel.....

Now it's time to starting thinking about quilt shows, Effingham in September and our 2nd Annual Scarecrow Days Show!  Hopefully the next blog post won't take quite as long!