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 …
Category: Quilting
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. …
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 …
Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along Starts Today
Here we go!! Today I'll give you the cutting instructions for the table topper quilt along. This year, I have been a bit short on time, so I didn't do a full size quilt. However, the idea could be expanded if you choose to, and I'll show you some ideas for doing that. If you …
More Fun at the State Fair
Having two year's worth of projects to choose from meant lots of entries into the Mountain State Fair. I had to go back twice to the expo building to find them all! During the cooking contests, we had about an hour each time to enjoy the shows and exhibits, see the Moo-ternity ward's newborn calves, …
Autumn Jubilee is Coming!
For the sixth year, I'll be hosting Autumn Jubilee the month of October. I've been working on getting some great giveaway prizes, designing projects and cooking up a new recipe. I have put all the rules and tips for entering the contests on a Rules and Notices page. See that page to be sure you …
Sunday Chat and State Fair Fun!!
This week the mornings turned cooler, putting me in the mood for the fall season. Add to that the fair starting up, and I am happy as a clam. This past week, I worked my shift at the quilt competition take-in table for those entering the competition to drop off their entries. I entered a …
Working on Safelight Quilts
Last week, I did some blocks for the Safelight quilts project that my guild's local area is coordinating. I used a couple of pretty prints, so I could do blocks with florals and whites. Making a lot of half square triangles at once means allows the prints to be mixed between blocks. I wanted to …
It’s Apple Festival Time
It has cooled off for a few days, with gloriously crisp mornings putting me in the mood for Autumn days ahead. The Apple Festival is this weekend, with most of the festival restored after last year's cancellations. Time for an apple recipe, a look at some of the festival fun and an apple tablescape or …
Sunday Chat
It is Apple Festival weekend, the start of the fall season for me. Although all is still green outside, my heart is ready for colorful leaves, pumpkins, football games, wearing sweaters on cool days, and warm comfort food. This week I was delighted with the cool mornings, and amazingly was able to capture a visiting …
From My Carolina Home 