Summer Recap Continues with a Scare and a Fun Discovery

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 Wild Rose QuilterLeave a comment

July 5th, we went to the ranch and I took one of my older quilts with me to take some #quiltsinthewild pics with it. I hung it on this section of fence by the old garage, and as I knelt down to straighten the bottom corner by that little cedar tree, while my head was right next to the tree, a loud hissing noise came from inside of it. I jumped back, not knowing what was making that sound so close to my face.

I walked around to the other side of the tree to investigate. At first, I couldn’t comprehend what I was seeing, at first glance my brain thought melting snow, but it’s July, so obviously not that, lol.

And then, I noticed the feet.

Two fluffy baby turkey vultures! What a complete surprise to find those under that cedar. I was obsessed with them this summer. I was worried for them with so many predators around, but I’ll save you the worry and put a spoiler alert here. As far as I can tell, they made it to flight stage just fine. I have to run now, but there will be more to see on these two in upcoming posts! Have a fabulous Friday!

fabric · Family Farm · quilting · Quilts in the Wild · Ranch

Finished Strip Mirage Quilt

March 30, 2024March 31, 2024 Wild Rose QuilterLeave a comment

I went to the ranch to check on Cookie, my very pregnant cow, due any time to have her first calf. She was happily grazing with the rest of the herd, which belongs to my cousin. While there, I got some pics of this finished Strip Mirage quilt I made for my great-nephew. The pattern is free from Sew Yeah Quilting. You can find a video tutorial on YouTube, along with a link to the printable pattern. It’s a fast, fun jelly roll pattern. I chose to buy some coordinating Bella solid fabric and add some size by adding borders. The jelly roll is Stomp Stomp Roar from Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda.

Barns · Hackberry Spring Ranch · quilting · Quilts in the Wild

Memorial Quilt in the Wild

March 23, 2024 Wild Rose QuilterLeave a comment

I am hand finishing the binding on one of the quilts I’m currently working on, so it went along on the trip to the ranch Thursday so I could stitch during the drive. It’s a commission for a dear friend, pieced from her late father’s shirts, and a neutral fabric I purchased for the sashing. They are huge baseball fans, and we found a digital baseball pattern for the quilting. Even though the binding isn’t completely stitched, I went ahead and got some pictures of it while we were there, as it will be shipped off to her this next week. I don’t take on many commissions, as I have a huge bucket list of my own that I want to make, but there are some that I just cannot turn down. I love that I’m able to make something for my friend that will bring her comfort and be a treasure to her. After all, that is one of the best things about being a quilter, isn’t it?