Thursday September 4, 2025 saw us traveling around the UP of Michigan.
Our first stop was Benny the Beard Fisher. He's located on private property, Northwoods Outfitters in Germfask, Michigan. He was pretty cool and he is my first Thomas Dambo Troll. Here is a link to my Google search that shows many sites for more information on Thomas Dambo and his troll sculptures.
We then went north to Grand Marais, Michigan. We stopped at the beach. We did walk out to the water but 'Mother Superior' (Lake Superior - her nickname at Northern Michigan University) was very angry and we opted to eat lunch in the Jeep.
As we made our way East back to St. Ignace, I also noticed the Lake Michigan was kicking up waves. I took this picture somewhere along US 2 West.
After supper, we visited the Bridge View Park again because it was darker. :) I took this picture right before the headlights turned off on the Jeep. I thought it was kinda cool. :)
Now onto the quilting...
I did indeed quilt down the Thick Sticks quilt and got it bound! It's now part of the 3.5 inch Trunk Show...
I went on the wild side and chose red for the binding...
pattern: Lisa Sutherland's Thick Sticks
panto: serpentine
Sharing today with Alycia's Finish or NOT Friday and
5 comments:
I love the simplicity of the Thick Sticks quilt. Very pretty! The closest of the Dambro trolls to us is in Detroit Lakes Minnesota and we've been talking all summer about driving there. Maybe this fall we'll actually do it. LOL
Your trip looks very fun and scenic, Pat! We're on the west coast, having fun and enjoying the scenery, too. That troll is awesome! There is one in Colorado, near Breckenridge, but we haven't seen it yet. Your quilt turned out beautifully - I love how the colorful strips float on the background!
The trolls have been at the Morton Arboretum. I was delighted to come upon a group of them (what is the collective noun for trolls?) at the Atlanta botanic garden when I was there for QuiltCon in 2023.
My son who lives in Tacoma, WA, just took a family trip and sent me pics of one of these! My grandson was thrilled and a bit intimidated! lol Great job on the quilt!
what a great way to *walk on the Dark side* Both with the cool trolls and bridge photo, and with the red binding!!!
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