Sunday, June 28, 2015

Getting my Overseas clock sorted out

The only down side to international travel (and even then it is a teeny weeny downside) is getting back to "home-time". Awake at 4 and wanting to be in bed by 8:30 is small potatoes after spending 10 glorious days in Ireland with Celtic Quilt Tours. Ireland is beautiful and full of magical and tragic history and triumphant new beginnings. We visited Limerick, Killarney, Galway, Donegal and Dublin and all the wonders in between.

We went out for a medieval dinner...in costume.
We stayed in at Kilronan Castle. We climbed the wall in an ancient ring fort (500 BC).

We visited woolen mills and quilt shops in out of the way places. Local quilters provided us with quilt shows topped off with tea and scones...always.


I am playing catch up to get my RSC15 up to date. The little houses fabric for my Sawtooth Star points was made with one of my Ireland purchases...from RAGs for Linda at Oughterard. The hexie quilt shown here is all Peter's work.
 
I will think fondly of Peter and Linda each time I look at this stars in my quilt. And ahem...that was not the only fabric that made its way home to Canada from Ireland. You must visit them if you are ever in Co. Galway.

And now I am caught up on the last of the green blocks, Split Pinwheel. Thank you again SoScrappy for providing this venue for us all to share. Of note, the inner green pinwheel is fabric from circa...1986...wow!

hugs
Kathy

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  1. scraphappyJune 28, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    What a fun trip you had! Getting your clock adjusted again will take some time, but look at all the quilts you got to enjoy! Beautiful.

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    1. Kathy's A QuilterJune 29, 2015 at 11:28 AM

      yes, it was fabulous. We had great travel companions and saw all things ancient and new.

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  2. quiltmom annaJune 28, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    Looks like you had a grand adventure with lots of fun people and things that will bring back fond memories. And what is a quilting holiday without bringing back fabric LOL..
    Have a great Sunday..
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

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    1. Kathy's A QuilterJune 29, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      Thank you Anna, it was a great quilter's holiday. We saw amazing quilts and great inspirational sights.

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  3. Magpie SueJune 29, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    I'm so glad I'm not the only one with fabric that old! I don't think I have much of it left by now however. The house print is darling; what a wonderful time you must have had!

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    1. Kathy's A QuilterJune 29, 2015 at 11:32 AM

      Lol Sue, there may be some even older than that grey/green...but is it such a great quality of fabric, who cares how old it is! The house print is wonderful and I am sure will not last another 30 years in my stash. Besides, I buy in more conservative quantities now.

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  4. SheilaJune 30, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    Ireland sounds beautiful and fun. Love those prints.

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    1. Kathy's A QuilterJune 30, 2015 at 8:13 AM

      Thank you Sheila. It was a lot of fun! You should make a plan to join us some time. I understand that there are 4 seats left on the bus for the trip to Scotland in September. :) http://www.celticquilttours.com/2015-quilt-tour-of-scotland.html

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