That quilt is a stunner and piecing those small triangles looks challenging. The fan quilting really suits. We’re having a heat wave which for us is upper 70’s to mid 80’s which is very hot in high humidity and no air con. Especially when you’re finally acclimated to a cooler climate.
Beautiful quilt, and so complex. My deepest compliments.
Meanwhile, at the risk of being accused of denying climate change, humans have lived in all extremes of temperature. Yes, there are changes happenings. As you mentioned, cycles, both on a micro and macro scale, are bringing surprises in weather. Architecture is the key to how humans have survived these extremes, using thermal mass, overhangs and trees for shade, and the wonderful sleeping rooms you featured here. In Arizona, they have "Arizona rooms" that serve the same purpose. Basically, it's an enclosed patio to keep the snakes and other beasties out of the furnishings, but the floor is cement or tile without a subfloor. In equatorial countries, fountains, curtains misted with water, and rooftop ramadas take advantage of breezes, especially in the evenings. For those who live in cities with lots of hardscapes, of course it's going to simmer. It's a heat sink that collects solar energy and radiates it at night. Comes in really handy during the winter, but only by introducing lots of trees, green roofs, and ivies covering the buildings will it be relieved of this heat.
None of this takes major political management. Homeowners, apartment dwellers, business owners, and local officials can make these changes to their environments. Chicago has done this. Paris et al can too. They could thank goodness they don't live in Tucson where the local newspaper counts the consecutive days of 100+degree heat in summer. They actually get kind of bummed if they fall short.
your quilt is lovely!!! lucky friend. thanks, fran. I also had a friend in Montana who built a new house, and had a fantastic sleeping porch. the home was on flathead lake so perfect for cool evening breezes and hearing the sounds of the lake. that concept was new to me. wish I had one.
You reminded me that I stayed at a resort on Flathead Lake with my first husband, more than 50 years ago. He was a producer for a local TV station and the owners had this resort on the lake. I had forgotten all about that.
I love big closed porches with windows, even on the front of the house. They are so wonderful to sit i to read, to craft, to dream.
I love your quilt. It’s gorgeous. Also: The Gina DeVee quote (“French air conditioning . . . is the equivalent of a cat breathing on you.” ) is sending me to her SubStack.
I contest. About our Oregon weather. It’s always much more forgiving untill mid June. Yes we had a spell of 114 degrees weather in 2021 but that dispelled after a week or so. Our bedrooms are located yes omnthecsouthbdidecgutvehith shades drawn it was maneagable b
No shame. No blame. Today we went to kitchen kaboodle in broadway area. By Peet’s coffe. We lived for thirty years close by in Irvington. We miss that scene badly. So we bought some compost pot filters and thought about an early dinner. Drove out sandy to lower Parkrose and ate at el Sombrero , messy ok chile. Rellenos and over priced bad margaritas. We came home saying “ why didn’t we eat a Clyde’s. Great food. Great drinks. Warm air. Good service. Reasonable in all ways. Oh well next time. Real food. Home cooking. That’s what do most of the time.
We got air conditioning about two years ago. I don’t know how I got along without it. Heat is very hard for people with MS. Our bodies just stop functioning.
I’m allergic to strong sun and high heat.psoriasis is a bitch. Stop it spreading with a cortisone cream. Cleared it up quickly. We have a small air conditions that we pull from the pantry storage. It’s in the window no turned off. It’s been very cool mornings lately so I bumped the turned off furnace. And today I set it at 69. Just for three hours. It looks the same for tomorrow.
That quilt is a stunner and piecing those small triangles looks challenging. The fan quilting really suits. We’re having a heat wave which for us is upper 70’s to mid 80’s which is very hot in high humidity and no air con. Especially when you’re finally acclimated to a cooler climate.
Love the quilt!!!
I would love to have a house with a sleeping porch, but that is one of those wish list items that most likely won’t come to fruition.
Poetry and quilts! Lovely.
Beautiful quilt, and so complex. My deepest compliments.
Meanwhile, at the risk of being accused of denying climate change, humans have lived in all extremes of temperature. Yes, there are changes happenings. As you mentioned, cycles, both on a micro and macro scale, are bringing surprises in weather. Architecture is the key to how humans have survived these extremes, using thermal mass, overhangs and trees for shade, and the wonderful sleeping rooms you featured here. In Arizona, they have "Arizona rooms" that serve the same purpose. Basically, it's an enclosed patio to keep the snakes and other beasties out of the furnishings, but the floor is cement or tile without a subfloor. In equatorial countries, fountains, curtains misted with water, and rooftop ramadas take advantage of breezes, especially in the evenings. For those who live in cities with lots of hardscapes, of course it's going to simmer. It's a heat sink that collects solar energy and radiates it at night. Comes in really handy during the winter, but only by introducing lots of trees, green roofs, and ivies covering the buildings will it be relieved of this heat.
None of this takes major political management. Homeowners, apartment dwellers, business owners, and local officials can make these changes to their environments. Chicago has done this. Paris et al can too. They could thank goodness they don't live in Tucson where the local newspaper counts the consecutive days of 100+degree heat in summer. They actually get kind of bummed if they fall short.
your quilt is lovely!!! lucky friend. thanks, fran. I also had a friend in Montana who built a new house, and had a fantastic sleeping porch. the home was on flathead lake so perfect for cool evening breezes and hearing the sounds of the lake. that concept was new to me. wish I had one.
You reminded me that I stayed at a resort on Flathead Lake with my first husband, more than 50 years ago. He was a producer for a local TV station and the owners had this resort on the lake. I had forgotten all about that.
I love big closed porches with windows, even on the front of the house. They are so wonderful to sit i to read, to craft, to dream.
Here's to playing!
I love your quilt. It’s gorgeous. Also: The Gina DeVee quote (“French air conditioning . . . is the equivalent of a cat breathing on you.” ) is sending me to her SubStack.
Good luck with the Substack. It’s heavily paywalled. I don’t know why I was able to read her post; when I went back to check it, I couldn’t get in.
Ahhh Tumbling Stars. Such a beauty. Your quilts are inspiring me to learn how to quilt. The pattern looks challenging with the triangular shapes.
Im enjoying the cool weather and rain for the garden!
Rotary cutting takes the trauma out of cutting little triangles. There are rulers with 45 and 60 degree lines. It really is easy. Good luck!
Love the sleeping porches.
I contest. About our Oregon weather. It’s always much more forgiving untill mid June. Yes we had a spell of 114 degrees weather in 2021 but that dispelled after a week or so. Our bedrooms are located yes omnthecsouthbdidecgutvehith shades drawn it was maneagable b
No shame. No blame. Today we went to kitchen kaboodle in broadway area. By Peet’s coffe. We lived for thirty years close by in Irvington. We miss that scene badly. So we bought some compost pot filters and thought about an early dinner. Drove out sandy to lower Parkrose and ate at el Sombrero , messy ok chile. Rellenos and over priced bad margaritas. We came home saying “ why didn’t we eat a Clyde’s. Great food. Great drinks. Warm air. Good service. Reasonable in all ways. Oh well next time. Real food. Home cooking. That’s what do most of the time.
Wishing you and yours well.
We got air conditioning about two years ago. I don’t know how I got along without it. Heat is very hard for people with MS. Our bodies just stop functioning.
I’m allergic to strong sun and high heat.psoriasis is a bitch. Stop it spreading with a cortisone cream. Cleared it up quickly. We have a small air conditions that we pull from the pantry storage. It’s in the window no turned off. It’s been very cool mornings lately so I bumped the turned off furnace. And today I set it at 69. Just for three hours. It looks the same for tomorrow.
I NEVER used the furnace in the summer, but now I have. I seem to have survived the shame.