Autumn Jubilee Finishing the Embroidery Project

Today we finish the project we started with machine embroidery. If you don't have an embroidery machine, you can always substitute a cute little fussy cut for the center to make this project. When we left off, we had the embroidery done and surrounded with either a border of a coordinating print or a patchwork …

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Autumn Jubilee Halloween Fun

When we moved to our home in the mountains, we knew that there wouldn't be any trick or treaters who would hike up here. So, for many years, Halloween was not a big deal. That is, until we joined the MINI club and began going to the annual costume party. Now, it is fun to …

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Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along Part 3

Are you having fun with the quilt along? Today we'll assemble the center section. Begin by pulling these pieces from the cutting instructions. You'll need Autumn Theme Scraps - nine 2-1/2-inch squares, four 4-inch squares Background - four 3-1/2-inch squares, four 4-inch squaresAccent Color 3-1/2-Inch Strips - cut two 12-1/2-inches long, and two 18-1/2-inches long. …

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Autumn Jubilee Wool Stitch Along Finish

Did you get your wool applique done from part 1? When we left off, the motifs were stitched to the base. If you missed part 1 that has the pattern, click on Autumn Jubilee on the sidebar and go back a few posts. Today we embellish and finish the needle keeper. Get out your stash …

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Autumn About Town Sew Along Purse

We need a sew along for Autumn Jubilee, and this year I was inspired by a sew day with friends. We were chatting about things to sew that everyone can use, so while they were here, I got out my graph paper and a pencil. I drew a quick sketch with dimensions, then an idea …

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Autumn Jubilee in the Kitchen

Gathering around the table when there is a chill in the air brings family together. These crisp autumn days call for a pretty setting and good food to put on the plates. Fall produce is abundant now, with winter squashes coming into the stores and produce stands. This butternut squash recipe from the Cookish cookbook …

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Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along Leaf Blocks

Starting the sewing, let's begin with the block that is the most work, and get easier as we go. We need 8 leaf blocks, so let's do those this week. We've made these many times over the years of Autumn Jubilee, but this year they are smaller, just six inches finished. This time, the leaves …

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Autumn Jubilee Wool Stitch Along

One thing in my hand sewing basket that I use a lot is my felt needle keeper. It was a party favor years ago at a quilt club Christmas party. It is getting a bit shabby, but is so useful, that I thought maybe it would be nice to make one in wool. So our …

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Autumn Jubilee Embroidery Sew Along

Ready to have some fun with your embroidery machines? Get out a bunch of fall color rayon threads, and sew along as we are going to do a fun and quick project that can be finished in just a couple of hours. Today we'll so some stitch outs, as you'll want more than just one! …

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Great Books for Autumn Jubilee

When the weather cools off, and it gets cozy by a fireplace with crackling logs and a mug of hot chocolate (maybe with some Godiva liqueur!), a novel set in the fall is just perfect. I tried to find a few for you, good reading with an Autumn theme or an engrossing story for cold …

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