summer wind down?

maybe just a tad....after more 90s a bit of a cool down, meaning nighttime high 60s...i'll take it...but since it's really still summer, whipped up this for fun...

free pattern on coats & clark website, designed by marie duncan....prep takes more time than actual sewing....it is a bit big and i added some medium weight pellon in the brim so it would turn up....otherwise it would cover my nose...LOL..  ADDENDUM:  went back and shortened the band so fits a little better....

challenge report:  all the border pieces have been basted for the dutch chintz UFO, now to position and applique down...it's going to be a busy fall/winter of quilting i do believe....

after the applique was finished, hung on the design wall and stepped back.  even tho it was long term and got boring at times, am really happy with it.  used what was on hand, so borders not as wide as i'd like, but still makes me swoon a bit...itching to get quilting on it....

now that marathon sewing done, the apartment has been seriously tidied with more intense things waiting for cooler weather, like cleaning oven, washing windows etc.  after a rough couple of years, feel like life is more enjoyable...thanks to my loving family and the one who carried me thru...

have a blessed day!