Autumn has officially arrived in Minnesota. Cooler temps are a welcome reprieve after a sweltering August. The trees seem happy too. Everywhere I look, leaves are beginning their gradual turn toward fall luster. Our neighbor’s maple tree is showing its first signs of brilliance. Keeping in step with nature, I recently completed a sewing project… Continue reading Scrappy Leaf Pillow
Tag: fall quilt
Pink Pumpkin Quilt top is finished!
In January I shared a new tool I am using to stay focused on my quilting projects: the Busy Bee Quilt Binder by Lori Holt. In that post, I listed my top six projects I hope to complete in 2025, and I also listed which of those were already in progress. My three WIPs were:… Continue reading Pink Pumpkin Quilt top is finished!
Autumn table runner display ideas
Hello quilting friends! It's almost September, which means I can begin decorating for autumn soon. I always try to wait for that calendar page to turn before I bring out the fall favorites. Isn't it hard to be patient? I recently purchased a new autumn wreath which I'd like to display somewhere in my kitchen. … Continue reading Autumn table runner display ideas
Quilted & Bound: A Pumpkin a Day
In July I shared a few pictures of a quilt top I finished called A Pumpkin A Day. Thanks to the speedy work of my longarm quilting friend and my own love for hand binding, this quilt is now totally ready for fall! This beautiful pattern was designed by Wendy Sheppard and was published in the Autumn… Continue reading Quilted & Bound: A Pumpkin a Day
Pumpkin Run featuring Essex Yarn Dyed Linen
Quilting brings out the squirrel in me. I see a shiny nut and think, “Oh, that’s pretty! I need that.” Moments later, I see another nut and think, “Oh wait, that’s pretty too!” Scrappy quilts set my heart on fire, but so do two-color quilts. When it comes to color, I love soft pastels, but… Continue reading Pumpkin Run featuring Essex Yarn Dyed Linen