Today is the beginning of a four week quilt along for Autumn Jubilee!! Update - This free pattern in several steps has been removed. See my Buy My Patterns Page to purchase the Pumpkin Star pattern. Today's Giveaway is from Madam Sew! This 32-piece set fits almost any machine with the adapter that makes it …
Autumn Jubilee Books and Reading
One of the nice things about cooler weather is curling up with a quilt and a good book. Although we don't have a real cool-down yet, I am looking forward to reading this fall and winter next to a cozy fire. While I've read several books in a row over the summer that I wouldn't …
Teacups Quilt Along – Block 3
This quilt along of mixed techniques began two months ago, with paper piecing. We'll continue that today, and in a nod to Autumn Jubilee, I chose a print for my teacup that is Autumn in colors, but still Japanese inspired. The Teacups will eventually have several techniques including applique and will run at least a …
Wool Stitch Along and Making Wool Felt
Our first project for Autumn Jubilee begins today with a stitch along using wool felt. I thought you'd like to see how to use found wool fabrics, like in garments from the thrift store or yardage from a shop. Some time ago I got these lovely wool fabrics at a local shop with the intention …
Autumn Jubilee Starts Today!
Autumn Jubilee is back for the third year with a line up of giveaway prizes that is just fantastic! This event is growing every year, and just keeps getting better and more exciting. This year will see the return of some of my favorite vendors and some new additions that you will love! The prizes …
September Wildlife
Wildlife at our place has been prolific lately, with what seems to be autumn migrations in full swing. I was very surprised one rainy morning to open the curtains and find 14 female turkeys in the front yard. A large flock like this had two males with them last year, but this group was all …
Decorating for Autumn with Quilts
I adore Autumn, as most of you already know, LOL! So it isn't a leap to think that our home is covered in Autumn glory in the form of quilts when the season arrives. While it is still warmer outside than I like, inside it looks like fall and I can imagine the crisp days …
Carolina Hurricane Quilts
Update! -If you are finding this postafter January 2020,please click onCarolina Hurricane Quilt Projectfor the latest information on the Project. I have been working diligently on a plan for making a few quilts for the Carolina Hurricane victims of Florence's flooding disaster, and I hope that you will help again. I thought we could use …
Autumn Tablescapes
Finally, it is officially Autumn, my favorite season of the year, although it isn't cool enough yet for the sweaters and a fire in the fireplace. Now, I can get out all the pumpkins and leaves I love, decorate the house and create a tablescape or two. I love the colors of this season as …
Grilled Cedar Plank Fish
Now that the humidity has abated somewhat, it is wonderful to enjoy a meal on the veranda. Grilling fish is a yummy way to celebrate the beginning of autumn, with its cooler evenings. I've had fish grilled on cedar planks in restaurants and liked it, so when I got these planks as a gift, I …
From My Carolina Home 