This weekend was a working weekend. I spent the entire time cleaning and rearranging the Podunk Studio. My intentions were to move everything out, sweep and mop, dust and organize. Once things started getting shifted around I thought what the heck lets just rearrange it all! Then one thing lead to another and I forgot about photographing the Good Fortune quilt. Mr. Podunk loves this quilt. So much so that I couldn't find it this morning to take pictures. With the house being a disaster due to my studio project I thought I had misplaced it. Searching everywhere but the obvious. He had already claimed his quilt! I found it under the comforter on the bed. Sneaky man!
Please excuse the foggy photos, its really cold here today and I wasn't going to wait for the camera to defog. You can still see the simple quilting through the fog.
I was headed back into the house when I saw the garden fence and thought it would be a great backdrop for this quilt. But it's so cold out here, 23 degrees but feels like the arctic. It's so cold the chickens won't come out of their coop. Can't blame them I'd rather be in my nice warm coop right now too.
The new fallen snow is so pretty, so just a few minutes more. On the way to the garden I spied some footprints in the snow. Looks like a deer.
A few quick photos on the garden gate. The garden is enclosed due to the deer. They don't eat much out of the garden in the summer they just stumble around and make a mess of everything.
Before heading back to the house I take a moment to look around. I love the snow. It brightens up this dull winter landscape. The path leading to the pond looks so tranquil and inviting...sigh...but I'm not dressed for a hike today and I don't have the time. Maybe later when I'm finished with the studio I can come out to play. Maybe even build a snowman! That sounds like a good plan. Everyone needs a little playtime. Even as adults it's good to behave like a child sometimes, well as long as your not throwing a tantrum.
So it's back to my warm and toasty studio for one last picture of the backing. This is a Joann's Fabric wide backing I purchased last week with a coupon. I thought the gold color would work well with my bright golds on the front of the quilt. My little trip to the garden has inspired a new name for my quilt. The Path to Podunk. It suits my version and Mr. Podunk.
Now to straighten up my mess quickly so I can go play in the snow!
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Can't believe you even got it quilted already! I can see why the MR. loves it. Thanks for sharing to snow photos. I don't get snow in the southwest but I love looking at it.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! Thanks for taking that trip into the frigid weather to get the picture. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! A lovely finish to start the year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing..it was nice reading-and viewing during my lunch here at work :) In Texas here if we have snow like that we would actually have a snow day and everything closes up. Lovely quilt. I have only made one for my husband and it is for decoration. I think i need to make another now :)
ReplyDeleteYour mystery quilt turned out great! And the picture of it against the fence and snow was worth the trouble. It makes a lovely picture. Thanks for linking with Design Wall Monday, I appreciate you!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Congrats! on your first finish. It's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish! I love the quilting on it!
ReplyDeleteMr. Podunk is one lucky man!
Lea Anne, your quilt is gorgeous and that beautiful snow just tugs at my heart. It makes me feel homesick for Minnesota! It's cold in North Carolina today and the SKY looks like snow, but on the ground it's just stupid green grass, dead leaves, and mud from the rain.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so beautiful I really love the fabrics you used and the quilting is perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! It looks lovely in the snow, too. Snow always looks beautiful - especially if you don't have to live with the reality, but can just admire it from afar.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish and snowy photograph. I LOVE that your husband stole it from you!! that is just so sweet!! Enjoy your cold ;-) ?
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