Charlotte's Rainbow Quilt finished

In April I attended my guild's (Triangle Modern Quilt Guild) "sleep at home" retreat.  It was such fun and I got to know some folks in the process.  

During the retreat we paired up to make blocks for a community giving quilt (our guild supports a nearby foster care system) using donated scraps (mostly strips).   I just love the dark/light scrappy effect of these blocks!  Totally my cup of tea. 

Other than that we each worked on our own projects and I started a Rainbow quilt for my grand daughter Charlotte.  Her "favorite color is rainbow".  

Later at home, pin basting went fast: 

And when I finished the quilt I thought, why not use miles and visit my kids in San Francisco and deliver the quilt in person, so that's what I did. 

So fun to spend time with Ellie and Amelia as well!  They are at a challenging and adorable stage, both. 

In other news a few weeks ago, I co-hosted a small family reunion with folks coming from Ireland, Colorado, and Ohio.  It was for the most momentous of occasions - meeting my "aunt" who had matched with us on Ancestry DNA.  For privacy reasons we've been asked to not post any photos or identifying details just yet! 

But, suffice to say, it was an amazing experience!  

Meanwhile I already miss my kids and grands in San Francisco, and I relish the time I have with Chloe here in Raleigh! 

xo

Cynthia