Shirts and Such - the Flimsy and Beyond

Finally - a photo of Shirts and Such that is almost true to its real life colors.  (taken outdoors on a heavily overcast day)

The quilt top is roughly 56" ish wide and 72" ish long - I'm sure it will be a bit smaller once it is quilted (not right away - several seasonal items need to be quilted first).

There are at least forty different fabrics in the top - maybe more since much of it was cut from the resource boxes rather than yardage.  Started in late summer 2024, I love the "feel" of this one so much.

These are flowers from Young Man's family - the colors are absolutely perfect with Shirts and Such even though they had no idea the quilt project was underway.

(wasn't able to get them both in the same photo - but you'll be able to see the relationship)

They spent Saturday afternoon at a community-wide art event.  There was a challenge for the kids to get their map marked at each station they visited - According to Mommy Young Man took it very seriously as did many others.

This drawing turned into a funny dark pink pig (he took a pig-themed toss game to his friend's birthday sleepover later that day).

So many children having so much fun together . . . 

Mommy said at this station Young Man hopped into the chair and happily told the helper "I know how to do this - my MeeMah taught me how to sew."  

He also did leaf printing at the Botanic Gardens' station (Uncle A is a volunteer/docent there).  The helpers at the table liked it so much they took another photo and with Mommy's permission shared it on their Instagram feed.

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I'll close the post with this story - As they were driving to school last week, Young Man asked Daddy if he would rather freeze time for a day or go back and spend time with the dinosaurs.  Daddy's immediate answer "Freeze time so I have more time with you."

Quiltdivajulie

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"may my heart always be open to little birds who are the secrets to living"

ee cummings