Getting back to my redwork project today, as it was put to the side for the entire month of October. I think I have enough time left to finish it for this year. When I last wrote about it, I had stopped here with the bottom section done, and the Santa started. Stitching on the …
Hiking Devils Courthouse and another visitor
Autumn is finally coming to our part of the world. It is a bit late this year due to the warm temperatures continuing long past its normal time. We decided to take a hike last week at Devil's Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway to see some of the color. Driving up the parkway, we …
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Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project Update
Update! - If you are finding this post in January 2019, please click on 2019 Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project for the latest information on the 2019 Project. Blocks and support are coming in already from all over the US and even Canada and England for the Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project. Florida, Texas, New Jersey, Tennessee, …
Teacups Quilt Along – Block 4
This time we’ll do a pieced block with our Teacup Quilt Along! I want to make this quilt-along with a variety of techniques. Today, Block #4 will be a Milk Pitcher to go with your teacups. Fabric Requirements - Focus fabric for pitcher one rectangle 2-3/4 x 3-1/2 one large rectangle 6 high x 5-1/2 …
Extraordinary Wildlife and Autumn Color
Sometimes something extraordinary happens here, and very rarely do I get to photograph it, but this day was special. Long time readers will know about the wild turkey we call Clarence, and how he comes by every few days for a handout. His cluck-purr is wonderful to hear, and he preens a bit for us …
Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project
Update! - If you are finding this post in January 2019, please click on 2019 Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project for the latest information on the 2019 Project. Today, I want to get the Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project underway, and to share the opportunity for you to get involved! The project is to provide new …
Blog Remix – Pocket Placemats
Finishing up the sew-along for the Fat Quarter Shop's Blog Remix event, the Pocketed Placemats pattern is on Jolly Jabber, the FQS blog. I am delighted to be a part of this fun event. Over the last three weeks we've made the tops and sewed them together with batting and backing, then turned them pillow …
Autumn Jubilee Wrap Up
What a fun month! But it isn't over yet, and there is one last giveaway today too, so be sure to read all the way to the end. I want to take today to thank all the sponsors of the giveaways again for their incredible generosity. Please leave a comment to let them know we …
Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along – Finishing the Quilt
Update - The posts with the free pattern in several steps has been removed. See my Buy My Patterns Page to purchase the Pumpkin Star pattern. Backside Fabrics gave me this gorgeous wide backing fabric to use for this project, called Brushline by Andover in the Coffee color. Next, the decision on batting, this time …
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Autumn Jubilee Pine Cone Crafting
Pine cones are in abundance in Autumn, so fitting for an Autumn Jubilee crafting project. I have so many pine cones it is fun to find a way to use a lot at once. For a centerpiece, I thought this wire basket would make a good base for a pine cone basket. The wire basket …
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