Saturday, the Fiber Fair was held at Beginnings Quilt Shop and we set up a large booth space with quilts, quilted table toppers and runners, embroidered towels, and small items. The spectacular quilt from Pam B was on display with a placard stating that proceeds would be sent to Interfaith Assistance Ministry. Unfortunately, it did not sell. So, I am in the process of identifying a way to get it sold or raffled for the benefit of hurricane victims.

I sold a few things, but the wine inspired runners and placemats are all still available. If you are interested let me know. Prices do not include shipping.
Hexagonal table toppers, pieced wedges, quilted with a grape and grape leaf design, 21-1/2-inches point to opposite point – $25 each, 2 available
Table runners, pieced, quilted in a grape and grape leaf design. 2 sizes -Small 29-1/2-inches $35, Large 39-inches $40
If I have one left, I’ll try to get a bottle of wine to go with it and donate it to the car club’s silent auction. It’d be great to get several bottles to do a basket.

I also have 4 placemats available, with center scene, cork print borders top and bottom, wine glass print sides, 19 inches wide, 14 inches high. Quilted in a grape and grape leaf design. They come with 4 ecru print wine glass napkins, serged edge finished, 12-inches square – $50 for the set of 8, plus shipping.

In the sewing room, this is my next project. I am quilting this beautiful top for a Quilt of Valor. I got it loaded on Sunday, and hope to finish it today. I need to get busy as I still have two of my own to finish piecing, get quilted and bound by the end of January.

I was outside taking photos of our tree damage when I noticed that the tomato plants had some ripe cherry tomatoes. I don’t think I have ever harvested tomatoes and basil in November before!

This is the tree. The top was broken off in the hurricane. The tree is at least 100 feet tall, and the top 30 feet or so of both main trunks are broken, leaving the tops dangling. Even though it doesn’t threaten the house, they haven’t fallen either. I am scared to find out what this is going to cost to remove, and whether the whole tree will have to go.

Inside, I put my special pilgrim figures out on the stereo cabinet this year. Sometimes they are on the table. A little ceramic turkey is at their feet, with a couple of pumpkins. My Thanksgiving table topper is on the wall next to it. I did a nice tablescape on Sunday too, and will show you that soon.

I got my Sulky Comfy and Cozy Mystery Box, and it had a fabric pack to complete the two projects on digital download patterns, 6 spools of rayon embroidery thread, a pack of Organ Universal needles, a package of Sulky Tear Away stabilizer, Canning Jar Labels from Lori Holt, a Multipurpose Turning Tool and a Featherweight cookie cutter. I had so much fun unpacking the box and playing with the goodies. I love the cookie cutter and can’t wait for the opportune time to bake with it. The amazing items inside were worth much more than the box cost.

I used the threads and the towel blank to make the Autumn towel for Fall Fortnight. I wish they had a new one so I could order a Christmas present for myself. But they still have some if you like what you see.

I have been sending Thanksgiving cards to friends and family for years. It truly is my favorite day of the year. These cards I made earlier, and took them to the Fiber Fair. I only came home with two! Cards sell well, and I need to make more next time. First, these two, both with skeleton leaves. I love those things.

These were humorous. The stamp on the left just went perfectly with the chipboard turkey. I added a turkey leg from another kit to the turkey on the chef’s tray.

Here are two cards using the paper pack and stamps from IOStamps (unfortunately now closed). I’ve added stickers and skeleton leaves.

These cards have embossed backgrounds with dimensional leaves. The one on the right has graduated punch-outs to highlight the sentiment.

The other things that sold well were the embroidered towels. You just never know what will do well and what will be left. The fall inspired ones went first. The two left at the end of the day had the funniest sayings on them. If I were shopping, they would have been the first I would have bought, the two on the bottom right (Dear Santa and Filthy Animal). So, I’ll either use them myself, or put them in the car club auction. If you want one, they are $8 plus shipping.

So, that catches us up. I’ll be quilting the Quilt of Valor until it is done. Then, working on my own QOVs. Friday, I’m going to make another quilt delivery to my Bat Cave church contact, then shop at Tryon International Equestrian Center at the booths for area merchants affected by the hurricane. A group of us will go to lunch too. So, a nice week is in store. What are your plans for this week?