Fall is definitely here and the snow is creeping down past the treeline; it's arrival here -- inevitable. However, it's not officially winter until that powdery white stuff covers the ground down here...and in the meantime, we're still sportin' our flip-flops!!
But the telltale signs are here; rich, beautiful autumn colored foliage, and... Cranberries, ripe for the picking!! Just think homemade cranberry juice and jam; and best of all, flavorful cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving - yummy!
With the weather change, comes the sudden urge to camp out in my sewing room, dust off the trusty 'ole girl and listen to her hum away. Ahhh, what delightfully soothing sound she makes.
First on my last minute project list is a new quilt for you know who in my house. It's impossible finding a the right size blankets for a 6'4" guy...he's always fussing because unless it's a custom build, they are always too short!
I'll add some extra rows, find some plush minkee for the back and this ought to be a fantabulous quilt! I picked this northwoods theme flannel - it's absolutely PERFECT!!
I know we're all busy working on projects...but did I tell you I managed to steal some time away to surf? Sure did!! No, not that kind of surfing!! I've been having a wonderful time "surfing" the world-wide-web.
Quiltmaker magazine began their quilty 100 Blocks Blog Tour on the 8th of November, and this has been ALOT of fun!! Take a peak over at Quilty Pleasures - they've got fantastic places to visit and REALLY COOL giveaways!!
I've had a superb time visiting all the different featured designers, and am looking forward to a few more days of exceptional quilty surfing!! It's definitely inspiring and got me excited about all the creative possibilities that teased my senses along the way. I am afraid I've added a few projects on to my already tooo long "to-do" list...but oh what fun it's been! One of my favorite featured blocks so far, was designed by Dawn Heese of Linen Closet Quilts. It made me think of my dear friend Margie...I don't believe there's a bird she doesn't love, ravens in particular, and this block is one I'm going to have to make just for her!
But that's not all!! I also found a lovely free BOM quilt featured on Dawn's blog...oouuu, la,la! It is scrumptious!! I LOVE Civil War Reproduction fabrics, they are rich in color and design, vibrant, warm, and there's something very sophisticated about them; they are timeless. I may have to consider this one...no doubt, a great stash project!
Lots of other sweet things were found here, and I love the new embellishments - buttons and crocheted flowers! One can never have tooo many quilty and sewing accessories! But imagine the possibilities - embellishments for hats, scarves, on a special cardigan, little girls dress....ummm, these are going to be sew cute!! Look at those darling crocheted cherries!!
Oh dear, what can I say - this has been some fantastic blog hopping today!!
Let me know what you found inspiring during your quilty blog hopping treasure hunt!
Happy Sewing!!
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