Good Morning! It is my day to show you what my "Perfect Picnic" is.
Now that Summer has arrived it is time for picnicking.
One of our favorite spots is along the Fox River here in Oswego.
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| I am ready to show off my picnic quilt. I used a watermelon theme. |
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| One of our sponsors this time is Peterboro Basket. Please check out Madame Samm's, SewWeQuilt. She has a special offer with Peterboro Baskets, that you can purchase one for a 20% discount. I chose this pie basket, 59-1pie. Our other sponsor is Riley Blake Designs. The laminate on the back of my quilt is by Riley Blake. I have the white pokadote on red. |
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| I made a wine bottle bag out of the laminate and added a touch of white rick rack around the top. My second drawstring bag is watermelon fabric on the bottom, and rind fabric on the top edge. I even made two cloth napkins from one of the watermelon seed fabrics. |
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| I have set it all up for our dining pleasure. I naturally had to have a watermelon. I cut the top off and scooped balls from it, then put them all back in. We had "Cherry Wine" from our local winery, Fox Valley Winery. Fresh Strawberries Fresh Cherries Homemade Bruschetta Horseradish Cheese Mild Cheddar Cheese Havarit Dill Cheese Wasa Light Rye Crispbread Medford Wheat Crackers |
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| We had someone kind enough to take our picture. It was a perfect day to sit by the river, read the paper and enjoy our "Perfect Picnic". I hope you have had a "Perfect Picnic", too. |
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| Here is my actual quilt. It is done as a log cabin and is actually square. I had most all the fabric used in in the quilt. Several pieces have either ants or watermelon seeds on the red. The rind fabric was also in my stash. You never know when you will be in need for watermelon themed fabric. This turned out to be a great size for a picnic quilt if used on the ground. The laminate is super as a backing. It worked so well on the little table we had between us. I hope you have enjoyed our picnic. Please visit all of our wonderful quilters, and see what they have in store for us.
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62 comments:
What a lovely quilt! Makes me happy it is finally warm! :)
Lovely watermelon quilt, Mary! You mad a perfect picnic for two.
what a beauty and sounds like you had a great time, food very tempting, not come across horsedarish cheese though rather delicious I think
Such a cute quilt, Mary. It is a very happy quilt. Looks like you had a great picnic too.
Love the watermelon quilt and it makes me hungry for one! I love watermelon! You and your hubby look very relaxed down there by the rivers edge. Your menu sounds yummy!
Wonderful quilt and bags; yummy!
What a cute quilt! Looks like a beautiful place for a picnic too.
Mary that quilt is adorable! And I love that you got a picture of you and your hubby enjoying your picnic. Your menu is perfect for me. :) blessings, marlene
Your picnic looks like a wonderful, relaxing day! Love your quilt!
Thanks, Mary, for sharing your lovely picnic! I adore your watermelon quilt and accessories. You made wonderfully creative use of your fabric and choice of pattern. I love the log cabin variation.
Thanks, also, for all your work organizing this hop for all of us ... {{{hugs}}} ... :) Pat
I love the way your watermelon slice looks like someone has taken bites :) Great post!
Love it all!!!
What a great job you did - sewing and picture taking. Lovely quilts and bags. Looking forward to working with the laminates. Thanks for sharing from Judy C.
I love your watermelon quilt and the way the log cabin pattern makes it look like a slice of watermelon...so cute! Yummy foods and pics!
Your menu sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Such a cute picnic quilt and the two of you look Fantastic!! Nice job mary
Gmama Jane
Mary, Your Quilt is so Yummy, and the accessories to match, just Love it! Thanks for sharing your Scrumptious Picnic with us!
Huggs, Nancy
I'm just as thrilled with the picture of you and your honey as I am with your quilt. I love to see who goes with the blog. Scrappy log cabin watermelon is the perfect quilt for a picnic !
Absolutely delightful!
I keep telling my husband the same thing, you never know when you might need watermelon fabric... he doesn't believe me! I love your quilt, and the fact that it's a gigantic log cabin block just makes me happy because I can do that! I may have to use this idea for my sister's birthday present, hmmm. Thank you for sharing your picnic, your spot next to the river looks lovely!
~Brandy
what a great idea to make it a watermelon quilt! love it!
Watermelon..mmmmm, mind you that is one heck of a lot of seeds! Looks like a perfect picnic in such a lovely, tranquil spot! Great photos...are the pie baskets truly as lovely as the pics show? I'm still drooling over them =)
I love the oversized graphic look! Wonderful job!
That is such a perfect picnic picture. It captures the happiness of the day. Love all of your coordinated picnic pieces. Great idea to use the laminate on the back.
Super sweet Mary. Looks like a lovely afternoon. The watermelon quilt is so cute in that layout. Well done :).
Beautiful quilt! I want to join your picnic!!!!
OHHHHH my word...just flew in..and I am ready to fly on over there and help you with allllll that watermelon..love that watermelon bag, quilt, watermelon theme....colours are brilliant..lovely lovely picnic and you just have my mouth watering, it all looks sooooo delicious...
Watermelon, can't have a picnic without it. Your quilt is adorable, I love those prints.
Finally a watermelon I like. And it is in fabric!
Mary, a stunning job on the whole shabang! Love the watermelon quilts, really love watermelon, and love seeing a smiling face that goes with the blog! Great job!
Watermelon is my favorite. Your quilt is so nice. thank you. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
Adorable quilt, and lovely menu! :) The perfect picnic for sure.
I love your watermelon design. What a perfect summer quilt.
Love your watermelon quilt and matching accessories. Looks like the perfect place for a picnic. I have yet to get a good watermelon this year. I bought two so far and ended up tossing them in the garbage. No taste whatsoever.
Great idea for a quilt. I never would have thought of a large log cabin making a watermelon! Brilliant! And another picnic by a river....my favorite locations!
Love your watermelon quilt and your menu makes my mouth water! Thank you for sharing.
Such a fun and pretty quilt. Who wouldn't want to go a picnic with your quilt! You found a great spot too!
Such a fun and pretty quilt. Who wouldn't want to go a picnic with your quilt! You found a great spot too!
I love your watermelon quilt! How much quilting did you add?I would be worried with the laminate backing to use any in case the moisture from the ground seeped through.
Mary, what a glorious visit I had to your blog! I love the watermelon theme. You just invite me to make my own picnic. The quilt is amazing and the backing is fun, fun, fun. I love polka dots. The log cabin gives the illusion of the quilt being rectangular instead of square with the colors - how unique. I love things like this. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this hop have a wonderful start.
Oh, Mary it is just lovely. I love your watermelon slice and the little wine bag is such a great idea. It looks like a great place to listen to the river and relax. Thanks for being our cheerleader and sharing your picnic with us. :)
Too cool. That's a picnic quilt for sure. Neat pattern and colors.
I love your watermelon quilt. That makes for such a nice picnic setting.
Oh what fun! I firmly believe that nothing says "It's summer!" more than watermelon. Thanks for sharing your creations with us. :-)
Mary, This is adorable and very creative. Food sounds Yum too. Thanks for sharing the inspiration. I have been so looking forward to this hop. Janita
Love your quilt Mary. Thank you so much for hosting this hop. I also want to thank you for sharing such a beautiful and fun picnic with us!
Oh my! I love this quilt. It is really fun and i am sure my children would think so too.
Waoh, such a great quilt, we all love watermelons, and this would be the perfec one to sew for the next picnic!
Well done, you are looking so happy :-)
What an super summertime spot! The picnic quilt as well as your accessories and menu are perfect.
Now if that isn't just the cutest darn watermelon quilt I have ever seen! What a delight. You made me a little homesick... I grew up in Aurora along the Fox river!
Love the watermelon quilt!
Fantastic watermelon quilt, Mary. Looks like a great picnic. It's so nice to see everyone let their hair down and relax outside with friends and family. Love this hop. Thanks for all your hard work!
Lovely watermelon quilt. Perfect picnic, sitting by the lake. It's something my husband and I love to do.
Hi Mary, love the quilt and it looks great by the river. Thanks for sharing and have a great Summer. Susie x
What a perfect choice---watermelons, of course! I think I considered it as a possibility when I first signed up but the idea flitted away. Things do that lately.
It looks amazing and that laminate is great idea for the backing if you don't have to worry about it getting damp!
Watermelon and picnics just go together. Love the quilt and your picnic menu.
Really cute! I love watermelon, too!
I loved having picnics along the Fox River when I was a kid! Your picnic spot is lovely and I'm sure you had a wonderful, relaxing time along the river! Love your watermelon quilt!!!
I love your watermelon quilt! I want to make one, too!
Mary, I am so sorry to be tardy in my commenting, but this was the last week of school and all I had time for was a quick breeze through. Now I am going back, reading all the posts and enjoying the stories and the picnics! I am actually eating watermelon while I write....your quilt inspired hunger as well excellent design! I don't know where you came up with the idea, but I just love it! I was thinking how much fun it would be to make some picnic quilts for Christmas presents and this picnic one is just the idea for my niece with all the little kiddos! Thanks for a beautiful quilt and being a wonderful cheerleader! Xoxo mp
SO fun Mary! Love your quilt... looks like you had a wonderful time!
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