Thursday, July 25, 2013

road trip + hexies = fun!!

It has been a bit crazy lately with arriving back home and having family in town.  We had such a lovely trip to Yellowstone & Iowa!  I'd never been to Yellowstone so I was in complete amazement the entire time.  I truly loved it.  We then went onto Iowa so we could visit some of my family.

One of the best parts of taking road trips is being able to work on hexies.  I finished my June block and then also started on my July block.

My June block!  


 My July block!  I think I'm going to really like this one.  Some of these fabrics are my favorites!


 While in Iowa we went to the pool a couple times so brought along my hand stitching.


I also was able to start on my Sewing Room Swap project.  I love pretty hexie flowers and these will make a great wall hanging or pillow.


Since we've been home we've gone to the beach several times.  Now I'm stitching the hexies flowers together.  :)


A geyser at West Thumb.  My kiddos didn't really like going and seeing the geysers as they have a very strong smell.  I hope they eventually remember their spectacular beauty.


Old Faithful


This giant bison came into our campsite.    He really was huge, and fun to watch!  What an amazing animal!


The grand canyon of Yellowstone!  It was beautiful!!


Mammoth Hot Springs


I loved going to a couple of my favorite antique shops while in Iowa!  It made the trip complete.  :)


Here are some of the lovely vintage finds.  I see there was an aqua and pink theme with what I ended up purchasing.  Hee Hee!


  I found a couple vintage quilts.  I love the feedsack one!  


A close-up of some of the pretty feedsacks!


I also found a fabulous rough postage stamp quilt!  


 When I got home I found this lovely antique gate.  I love the rustic red and aqua paint!


There is nothing quite as fabulous than to return home from a long trip to find some pretty fabrics and a lovely gift in the mail!


This pretty pouch is from my sweet and talented friend Amy!  Thanks so much!!  It is so lovely!!  


There was much more that we did but it is hard to get it all in one blog post.   Though, I'm glad I was able to share a little of my trip with you.  :)

Hugs,
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26 comments:

  1. sarahJuly 25, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    What is that adorable fabric in the pink pyrex with the sweet little duck with an umbrealla?

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    1. KerriJuly 25, 2013 at 9:18 AM

      Hi Sarah,

      The duck with umbrella is an Atsuko Matsuyama fabric. I found it on Etsy. I think it is so cute. :)

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  2. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]July 25, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    If you don't mind me asking, where are your favorite antique stores in Iowa? I'll be moving back to SD soon and will be starting to enjoy more antique trips with my mom - we love learning about new places and stores to explore!

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    1. KerriJuly 25, 2013 at 9:24 AM

      Hi Heidi,

      My favorite places to go in Iowa for antiquing are Kalona, Pella, and the Amana Colonies! They all have several great ones! Also, in Donnellson there is one called Apple Tree Antiques that I love. :)

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  3. Jennifer HaysJuly 25, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    It looks like you a really nice trip. I love your antique finds!

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  4. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~July 25, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Love this post! Such stunning hexis, love the pretty colors. And just adore those quilts!! Looks like a fun trip! Wishing you a lovely day! xo Holly

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  5. JoanJuly 25, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Your hexies are beautiful. Love your choice of fabrics! You have inspired me to get started on a hexie project. Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures.

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  6. vintage greyJuly 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Hi Kerri!
    Oh, looks like you had such a lovely time!! I love your sweet hexies!! And, your vintage quilts!! Gorgeous!! The aqua gate was meant for you!! So sweet!! Wishing you a wonderful day! xo Heather

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  7. artsycraftsyivyJuly 25, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Ooh, Kei Kerchief Girls!

    Looks like you had a lovely trip! :)

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  8. PattiJuly 25, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Everything you make is as sweet as can be! Love your hexie flowers. Oh my, that bison is huge!

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  9. SLRJuly 25, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    your kind of fun (antiquing) is my kinda fun, especially on road trips! so fun to visit new and favorite shops. love the aqua gate you found! your hexies are adorable as always...i really need to start making some!!

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  10. HildyJuly 26, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Hexies, a road trip, antique shops and vintage quilts? And then some fabric waiting at home? I can see why this was a perfect trip.
    Have a wonderful weekend, Hildy

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  11. yummy peonyJuly 26, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Sounds like a good trip! I love your new picture editing /personalised watermark. Would you share?

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    1. KerriJuly 26, 2013 at 8:28 AM

      Thanks so much for your sweet comment! All these pictures were taken in my IPhone. I usually takes my pictures using the Photo Toaster app and then use that app to edit them. The text is from the Rhonna Farrer app. :)

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  12. AnonymousJuly 26, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Hi Kerri!
    What fabric is the navy with flowers and dots surrounding the kerchief girl? So cute. Love your hexies.
    Jamie Marie

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    1. KerriJuly 26, 2013 at 3:34 PM

      Hi Jamie,

      The navy with flowers and dots says MBT on the selvedge. I found it on Etsy. I think it was from the lady's stash. I have one that is on a white background with red dots that is exactly the same and that was from several years ago that sold at Joanns. I'm pretty sure the navy must have sold at the same time at Joanns.

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  13. PattiJuly 26, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Kerri,
    Hi my name is patti and I do business as sun y on etsy. I bought some fabrics from you before a big road trip my family and I were taking around july4. I am laughing while looking at your pics because our road trip was to Yellowstone! Crazy! We were out west from July 4-16! I made 400 hexies while we traveled with all that great fabric I bought from you!!! Wasn't Yellowstone amazing! I laughed while looking at these pics of your because I have like the exact same pics. The sulphur smell was strong wasn't it! Your fun fabrics made my trip with my family even more memorable ! I just wanted to share....we were prob there together and didn't even know it :)
    Patti

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    1. KerriJuly 28, 2013 at 3:57 PM

      Patti,

      How fun we both went to Yellowstone almost at the same time. We left right before you got there. :) Wow...400 hexies!! That is amazing!! So glad they made your trip more memorable.

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    2. PattiAugust 2, 2013 at 9:34 PM

      Don't be too impressed....while the hexies are made they still aren't in "flowers" yet :). Yes....your fabric made it so fun!!
      Patti

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  14. AnonymousJuly 27, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Oh my! Wwhat a pretty little post! So much fun and color. that little babushka hexie is so cute!

    I'm so glad I can make yo yos now. I can pretend that I really know how to sew now! ♥

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  15. Helen PhilippsJuly 28, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Hello Kerri I really enjoyed this post! Your hexies are really beautiful, such yummy colours and fabrics! And it was interesting to see pictures of your holiday including the big scary bison in the camp site! What an adorable gift to come home to as well!
    Wishing you a happy summer.
    Helen x

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  16. Jessie FinchamJuly 29, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    such beautiful hexies Kerri! You're making me want to start another pp project, but I have to finish my pp diamond quilt first! :) xo

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  17. LeeAugust 2, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Fabulous pictures! Your hexies are inspiring!

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  18. KimSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    I love your work, your style---everything! I was wondering, where did you get the tins you use to hold your hexie handpiecing? I love them too!

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    1. KerriSeptember 5, 2013 at 9:36 AM

      Hi Kim,

      The tins are from Australia. A friend had sent them to me. :)

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