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.  

monday.

Since the weather kept us indoors over the weekend, I was able to finish hand quilting my hopscotch quilt.

This is my favorite block.  It reminds me of a charming rendition of home, Northern California, where houses are nestled in the sides of mountains and the lights at night twinkle like stars.  Can you tell I am feeling home sick?!

At first I thought it would be a large table topper but after being snuggled under it over the weekend, I have decided on a throw quilt.

The back is pieced and I was so happy to be able to use the yellow from my recent finds.

 

Now for the binding!

Have a wonderful week.

xoxo

catching up with a quilty post.

The first four rows in Lori's Row Along quilt are finished.  

Now onto the fifth row, flying geese.

 This is going to be such a sweet and happy quilt!

the second Christmas quilt I set out to 

make is just about done, here is the top

 will start hand quilting 

when the backing arrives

measures : 50.5" x 69.5"

misc fabrics from my stash

(blues and browns were requested)

pattern is a variation of : 

Camille's Jelly Filled pattern

 Now to piece some batting so I can finish my 
beloved Hopscotch quilt.  It measures 53" x 53".  
I am debating on using it for a large table topper.

hopscotch quilt top and give a way winner.

What a fun quilt this was to make.  I just loved using this pattern!  And I can't wait to get the hand quilting started (I just need to make up my mind for the backing - am I the only indecisive one in the house?).  

And the winner of the Lecien fat quarter give a way is .... Velma!  Velma from Down Our Country Road!!

 

binding.

 waste not want not.

I was able to create the binding for my hopscotch quilt by using left over Ruby and Hideaway fabrics.  Strips were cut to 2.5" and then sewn together in a continuous row.  Now for the backing ... I would really like to stick with solids.  Hmmm.  We will see!

work in progress wednesday.

All the hopscotch blocks are finished, today I will trim any rough edges and sew the rows together.

 

Now to piece the backing.  I need 3 1/2 yards to do so and I will be pulling from the fabrics I have on hand.  

 

Head on over to Freshly Pieced and see what others are working on.  There is always so much inspiration!!  xo

There is still time to enter my give a way.

hopscotch by v and co.

I am so excited to be making my friend, Vanessa's Hopscotch quilt.  Isn't it such a fun pattern?  It is available in either pdf, which is delivered directly to your email - how cool is that, or paper which is shipped to your home.

 block one.

 block two.

 block three.

 block four.

block five.

My quilt will be four blocks by four blocks, so it will total sixteen.  Eight will be the stars and eight will be the square blocks.  The fabric I am using is a Hideaway (Moda) layer cake that I have been saving for a year!  I love being able to use what I have on hand, don't you??  

Vanessa used her gorgeous new line Simply Color which, like you, I can't wait to get my hands on!

Don't forget to enter my give a way.  

It will be open until June 1st. 

xoxo