Even before July rolled around I’d been contemplating what to declare as my A Lovely Year of Finishes July challenge.  My baskets are overflowing with candidates; each one saying, “Pick Me, Pick Me.”  Some will be chosen during this calendar year and some may have to wait for quite a while.  Each one has its place on my unwritten priority list.

Of the items that have definite deadlines there’s one obvious choice.  This item belongs to one of my son-in-laws.  His grandmother made it long ago.  It’s waiting to be quilted.  Since he is traveling back home in August and would like to take it with him I thought it fitting to bring his quilt to the forefront.  Thus, I am declaring his Bow Tie quilt as my July project.  Here’s a sneak peek.