Between the raindrops, a finish for May

I've been having fun making up a bunch of Hollow Star blocks according to the tutorial that Jolene of Blue Elephant Stitches provided on her blog awhile back.  This latest finish is actually the second quilt made from her tutorial, the first is still in the hand quilting process.  

This latest finish is slated for donation to the church camp's annual auction over labor day weekend.  Measuring 63 x 72 inches, I quilted this one by ditch stitching around each block, then used a serpentine stitch down through each of the star blocks.  

I was finally able to grab a few photos outside when we had a bit of partial clearing yesterday.  May has been a rather dismal month here, fairly cold, windy and rainy much of the time. We're all looking forward to some warmth and sunshine, soon!  A few closer shots of some of my favorite blocks:

A bit of whimsy here and there, so the quilt doesn't take itself too seriously!

As I look at these photos, they all seem a bit blurry, almost as if viewing them through a light film of rippling water.  Please let me know if they appear clear to you, it's always possible that my eyes are the issue rather than the new camera I've used over the past few months after my beloved Sony died last fall.  I so wish they still made that camera, simple to operate and great pictures nearly all the time.  

Til next time, I hope you are enjoying some warmth and sunshine!