Made in Cherry - 4th of July style!

As soon as I saw the Made in Cherry quilt design, I knew it would be perfect for my in-laws.  They love 4th of July more than any other holiday - I swear, it is bigger than Christmas to them.  I think it is because all three of their sons and their sons' families converge on their lake house for 3 - 4 days and just hang out.  It is definitely more relaxed than Christmas when we are all rushing around from place to place trying to keep the kids from imploding from all the Santa-mania.

The lake house is a special place no matter when you go.  It is in the north Georgia mountains and the lake itself is fed by mountain water so it is the clearest, deepest green you can imagine.  You can actually see the bottom of the lake from the dock.  It is a place full of fun memories.

The house is beautiful but not fancy.  I don't have to worry about the dogs or the kids coming in wet from the lake and I don't have to constantly shout at them to pick up their stuff (thank goodness because I would go hoarse from all the shouting).  The house radiates the love that my in-laws have for it and their family.

But I digress - as usual.  This quilt pattern is one very large star and I thought it would look perfect in red, white, and blue.  So I chose totally random prints in those colors and put them together in what I hope will be a nice birthday gift for my in-laws.  Hopefully such a nice gift that they will overlook the fact that it is late.

I love the rockets and the bikes.  Fireworks and playtime, just what summer is all about.

This is a beast of a quilt, 80 x 80.  Just compare the size to those little legs in the background and you will get what I  mean.  Now to get it quilted and bound before my in-law's next birthday.  Wish me luck!

And here is a shot of our family from the lake.  Just because.

May summer get here soon!