No boats this time from DH, but instead, he made this amazing chuck wagon. The undercarriage is especially marvelous, made exactly like the real thing. The wheels were especially complex (IMHO) and of course, they roll and turn and brake perfectly. Inside are sacks of potatoes, coffee, beans and flour, as well as blankets and firewood.
I was hoping we might find some toy draft horses, or oxen, to adjoin the wagon. We discovered that the nearby ranch store, Baumgarrs has wonderful model animals, of various scale sizes the could actually be the right size. Yes, I'm getting carried away.
On the quilty front, this is a group quilt our local quilting gals are making for a donation or raffle quilt to benefit a worthy cause, with appreciation for our monthly quilting gathering place. Our group has new quilters and others more experienced, but all these blocks and border units turned out really well. I am putting borders on the quilt - don't ya jes love that ribbon border? It's bright and bold - I think the quilting might help to blend the variety of Friendship Star blocks. These blocks are 9 in. finished and the quilt is approx. 82" x 101". So far, so good! (It's kinda crumpled in this photo.)
Your husband's creation is incredible!! Hope you'll share it again when it is hitched to a team!
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Nice wagon. Nice quilt. You two are so creative!
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