With Thanksgiving just four days away, some families and friends may be having a dinner this weekend to be able to share this season with as many as possible. I wanted to have a dinner party with this table, but alas it didn't work out. Still, I can see the table as I come down …
Fear of Freemotion – Quilting the Leaf Panel
I've been wanting to do one of these digital panels for some time, and found a leaf one a few weeks ago. I thought this would be a great panel to do for the season. But with Autumn Jubilee starting, it wasn't time to tackle that project. I promised we'd get to it in November. …
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November Decorating with Quilts and Stitchery
Decorating in the fall is my favorite time, I just love these colors. This year I got out the Autumn inspired projects, and used them to decorate. Did you know that all the patterns I do for the Autumn Jubilee events remain free on my blog forever? I'll show you a few of those in …
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Thanksgiving Ideas to Try Something New
With the holiday coming next week, preparations here are well underway. Decorating, cooking and sharing time with friends and family is the heart of the holiday. With over five years of posts, sometimes it is good to revisit past posts with holiday ideas. In looking back, I realized I've not done a post on stuffing/dressing. …
Working on the Autumn Wool Work Runner
Picking up where I left off during Autumn Jubilee, I have made a bit of progress on the Wool Runner. I wasn't able to finish it before the end of the event, so I had to continue working on it in November. If you missed that and you'd like the free pattern, click on - …
Raw Edge Applique Quilt Repair
Bringing a well loved quilt from tatters back to usable is always a gratifying project. Recently this one came to me for some tender care. It is certainly well loved, with three sections ripped through to the back, and the entire binding shredded or missing. It wasn't quilted, it was tied, which does contribute to …
November Tablescape
November is such a great month for tables, with all the lovely colors of fall. I like to set an everyday table for us to enjoy all month, this time featuring the two large pilgrim figures I inherited. To begin, I wanted the table to be full of color, so I put the burgundy tablecloth …
Working on a Quilt of Valor
It is Veteran's Day weekend, time to honor our living veterans and thank them for their service. One of the ways I do this is by participating in the Quilts of Valor organization. In October, I went to a retreat and got a little farther on my Quilt of Valor that I started last February. …
Stamping Thanksgiving Cards
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday of the year. I love the Macy's parade, the football games, the turkey dinner, and the anticipation of the holiday season ahead. The fall colors are blazing, and a cold day means a fire in the fireplace too, with any luck. I've been sending Thanksgiving cards to my family …
Going on Quilt Retreat
Our longarmer association recently did a quilt retreat for a weekend as a way to get to know each other a bit better. I wanted to carpool because it is just more fun for a 3-hour drive to have friends along for the ride. Two ladies went with me, and we stuffed the car but …
From My Carolina Home 