Two photos from camping and kayaking by Glenwood Springs last weekend:

This was the view of the Colorado River from our pop-up door. Can everybody take a deep breath and say "aaahhhhhh"?

and of course, some quilt block goodness. A new block I designed, called "funky asterisk"

Have a great weekend everyone! I'll be back soon with some updates from quilt market!
~Penny

































GORGEOUS! And I love the block with that cute little border added! HAVE so much FUN this weekend!!
Posted by: amylouwho | 27 October 2010 at 08:18 PM
Awesome block. You are so creative.
Posted by: tara | 27 October 2010 at 08:23 PM
LOVE the view and LOVE the block - have a grand time Penny!
Posted by: Allie | 27 October 2010 at 11:04 PM
You come up with such cute blocks!
Posted by: Michelle | 28 October 2010 at 12:12 AM
Camping rocks! Doesn't it? I like your asterisk block! how clever! You gonna take a stab at other punctuation marks?
Posted by: Lois Grebowski | 28 October 2010 at 05:17 AM
cute, cute block and oh my, I bet the stars were incredible there!
thanks for the picture!
Posted by: dee | 28 October 2010 at 06:17 AM
LOVE your funky asterisk! Is it two halves paper pieced - or just random?
Posted by: Angela | 28 October 2010 at 06:48 AM
oh, do have a good time! just a little note ... I made another of the footstool pincushions for the exchange at Portland Modern Quilt Guild! the gal that got it LOVED it! thanks again for the wonderful pattern!
Posted by: elsa | 28 October 2010 at 09:32 AM
what a fun block. have fun this week!
Posted by: beth | 28 October 2010 at 10:13 AM
That's very cute. I can see an English teacher oohing and aahing over a quilt of many punctuation marks. :-) Or maybe the asterisks become flowers. I can see a whole field of them in pastel colors. You got me thinking...
Posted by: Suzanne | 28 October 2010 at 01:10 PM
That is a truly funky block! Have a great time at the big party!
Posted by: Krista - Poppyprint | 28 October 2010 at 01:23 PM
Every time I come to your blog I want to jump inside and steal your projects. I want this asterisk.
Posted by: nanette | 28 October 2010 at 01:36 PM
Oh man, you guys were right near us!!! Looks SO familiar! :-)
I am loving the blocks! How do you come up with this??? Too cute!
Posted by: Sophia | 28 October 2010 at 01:47 PM
ohh--the asterisk is good! Love your stuff! Have fun in Houston--you can probably leave your coat at home!
Posted by: Tara | 28 October 2010 at 01:48 PM
I ADORE the funky asterisk block! Would love to see how you made it. Have a great time!
Posted by: P. | 28 October 2010 at 03:46 PM
I've been growing rather bored with some of the modern quilts I'm seeing on some blogs. This is quite unique and inspiring. Thank you for sharing the funky asterisk block. Your photographs are beautiful too.
Posted by: Rita C | 28 October 2010 at 03:54 PM
Love the pictures!! And the block looks amazing! Can't wait to see the quilt it will make!
~Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | 28 October 2010 at 08:29 PM
Loooooove the block!
Posted by: Stephanie | 29 October 2010 at 06:48 AM
FUN!FUN!FUN! Yeeeeehawwwww! Want some Wranglers?
Posted by: Glynis Cozza | 29 October 2010 at 10:46 AM
Lovely block - very fun!
Posted by: Shari | 05 November 2010 at 02:47 AM
I love the funky asterisk!
Posted by: savvy stitch | 10 November 2010 at 11:18 AM
Man I miss that river.
Posted by: sewkatiedid | 10 November 2010 at 09:11 PM