Are you participating in The Splendid Sampler quilt along? This week marks the half way point. I was going along zippety zip with these blocks. I was having such fun keeping up and trying all of the different techniques and styles presented by the different designers. Then, that end of school madness set it, and then I went to summer music camp with my daughter, my son got married and my other son and his wife had a baby. Whew, things have been crazy busy here this summer.Luckily, I read Pat's article on The Splendid Way to Do Things. I know that there is no such thing as being "behind" on this sew along. I've been saving all the patterns and they are ready and waiting for me when I'm to continue.
Even though I don't have the first 50 blocks made yet - or anywhere close, I'm celebrating!! This has been such a fun adventure and I've met a lot of new quilters over in The Splendid Sampler facebook group and through the #thesplendidsampler hashtag on instagram.
In celebration, I'm offering a digital copy of my Atomic Pinwheels quilt pattern. To enter, leave a comment on this post. Let me know how you are doing - are you participating in the sew along? is it not your thing? are you being picky about which blocks you make? do you eagerly await the next pattern every Sunday and Thursday? do you have a favorite block that you have made? I'll announce a winner on Aug 10.
Hop over to The Splendid Sampler page for a list of other Splendid Sampler Designers who are celebrating this week. Some of them may be offering a free pattern or give away so be sure to visit all of the designers.
This piece is informed from specific cases of abuse, as told and experienced by me, my friends, and family. Mental illness can often be a factor in cases of abuse and is common among those who have 
BPD is not a part of all abuse cases, but mental illness can increase the likelihood that someone will either perpetrate or experience abuse. People do not choose to have a mental illness but when diagnosed with one they CAN choose to follow or not follow their treatment plan. There are plenty of kind and gentle people working to keep their illness (BPD or other) under control so that they don't harm themselves and/or others.
A healthy relationship is one that is free from fear and force.
If you have a friend or family member who is experiencing abuse 
Welcome to my post on the Oakshott Lipari blog hop. Thank you 
Here are the directions for making your own Crepusular quilt as seen above.Finished size: 56'' by 63''MaterialsFat eighth bundle Oakshott LipariFat eighth bundle Oakshott Colorshott 31-57 - choose 18 colors to go with the 18 in the lipari bundle - set aside the others for another project.Batting 60'' by 70''Backing 60'' by 70''half yard fabric for facings or bindingDownload and print out the templates- 
Bring the edges even and sew the seam. Some people prefer to sew with the wedge piece on top and some people prefer to sew with the outer curve piece on top. Sew them together whichever way works best for you. Press seam away from the point for a smoother curve.
Next, add the outer corner of block, c. Find the center of the seam and pin.
On these curves I hold the edges even with my fingers while I sew.
Press seams to the outside of the curve.
Repeat the steps above to complete 72 blocks.Arrange the blocks as shown in the finished quilt or play with them and come up with your own arrangement. Sew the blocks together in rows. Sew the rows together.
Layer the backing, batting and quilt top. Baste. Quilt. Finish with binding or facing.I finished this quilt with a facing. (I will do a separate post with a tutorial on how to finish a quilt with a facing.)
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed making this quilt. I loved the way each piece of fabric performed a bit of visual magic as it was fed under the presser foot. The process of sewing these blocks was a visual feast.
You really must see this fabric in person to fully appreciate its beauty. It is very difficult to capture with a camera.
They are so squishy and comfortable. I just love this yarn and the colors are pretty great too.
Details:Pattern - Diagonal Cross Rib socks by Ann Budd in 
The Painted Damsel socks are number 15 in my 
It was started by her mother and lacked several blocks from being complete. She shared it with me and asked if I would like her to finish it for me.
After being abused over time, victims can become emotionally numb. In order to cope with the constant abuse they withdraw and are unable to have any sort of emotional response, either happy or sad. The numbness protects him (or her) from experiencing too much pain.
Sadly, the numbness also means that the victim does not experience joy.
Numb can apply not only to the immediate abuse victim but also to the family and friends of the victim, which makes the circle of victims that much larger. Family and friends can reach a point where they feel numb and feel that they can't process any more rejection or hurt.
If you have a friend or family member who is experiencing abuse 
Walking the road is ONLY allowed after the gate is closed so that worked out very well.
There were big, wide views in every direction as we circled the extinct volcano. You can see several other extinct volcanos in the same area.
Below is a view inside the crater.
Our last significant stop was at the 
There were several prescribed burns going on in the area and the air was filled with smoke. Still, it was a beautiful visit.
Miss P was excited to get many new stamps in her national park passport this trip. 
