a bit of catching up.

There is a chill in the air around these parts (finally) and I am loving every bit of it!  I even think I smelled my neighbor's fireplace the other evening.  Heavenly.

One of my favorite trees on our property is changing color.  The perfect spot to take a few pics.  Pretty soon all the leaves will have fallen.  I am enjoying each one for as long as I can.

Here is a smidge of the back. 

 

Since the hopscotch quilt is bound, washed and photographed, it is now nestled between a couple of favorites.  Just waiting to be used.

Don't you just love snuggling under a warm, comfy quilt on cold nights?!  Nothing compares!

The backing to Valerie's Christmas quilt arrived a couple weeks ago, but forgot to show you.  It is called Crush (ivory) by Tina Givens for Free Spirit Fabrics.  It is absolutely gorgeous in person!  You have to check out Fashionable Fabric's sale fabrics!  Truly.  I was able to order 3 yards for $4.50 a yard!!  You can't beat that!

And now with the backing cut to size, the hand quilting will begin.  That is something I work on in the evenings.

I tried machine quilting it.  It all went south fairly quick, which has cost me a good bit of time.  I have two lists I am working on ... things to be completed before December 1st and things to be completed after ... this is a before.

Another evening project I am working on are a few wool and acrylic yarn pincushions.  They are Christmas presents.  But sshhh ... don't tell!  

Here is a snippet of the Spin Cycle quit progress.

It has been such a joy to create Clara's Spin Cycle quilt top.  I will be sad to see it go.  sniff.

I received the sweetest package in the mail from Heather.  I can not go another day with out posting her adorable creations. 

I have been secretly admiring her crocheted hangers for as long as they have been listed in her cute shop.  I am so touched that she made one for me.

It now holds up my favorite apron.  Heather's work is the finest quality and she adds the sweetest charm to everything she makes.

In addition to the precious hanger, there were a set of cute coasters.  Which could not be more perfect for my sewing table/desk.  I painted it earlier this year and want to avoid nicks for as long as possible.

Just look how they match my coffee mugs.  I love it!  Thank you so much Heather.  You are the sweetest!

On a side note ... am I the only one who has wanted to bring the Christmas tree down from the attic and decorate?!  The day after Thanksgiving can't seem to come fast enough this year.