Fall Decor, finishes and...

YES, a new project.

My version of Kim Diehl's 'A Delightful Pairing' as seen in

American Patchwork & Quilting

December 2013

I actually tried my hand at machine applique with this project.  It went fast and looks pretty good, so I might use it more often since there are just too many quilts I want to make and I cannot do them all by hand.

I have so enjoyed seeing everyone in blogland decorating for what seems is a universally favorite season, Fall.  So here is a peek of a few of the fall quilts that adorn my home.

These wool pumpkins, a pattern by Little Bits by Joan, cheer up my hall tree stand.

My original pattern, Autumn's Bounty, looks perfect on our kitchen table.

The following two embroidery projects were so generously gifted me in 2011 by my friend, Debbie. I finally finished them both, although O' Pumpkin Tree is patiently awaiting its prim frame that my hubbie is making for me. As soon as he finishes with it, it will hang in a special place in my sewing room. Debbie did the handwork and all I did was the quilting.

I am making progress on both my applique WIPs.

Here is my progress on Snowbound by Pat Wys.

And,

another block for Le Jardin, by Bunnyhill.

I am trying to get one block completed a month.

Last week, my mom came to visit for a landmark birthday.

I turned the big 60!  It was a lovely visit and my DD gave me a great party.

They went home today and now I am celebrating by sequestering myself in my sewing room

...my idea of a good day! 

I'm seeing blue!

Last night was the opening night of the Arizona Quilters Guild Quilt Show for 2011, Along the Desert Highway.  It is always an inspiring show full of beautiful quilts.

The state is full of artists who express themselves through the use of fabric and fiber, as exemplified by the Best of Show quilt by Karen Fisher from Tucson.

There are still a few traditional quilters in the state and I am one of them.
I was thrilled to capture a blue ribbon for my quilt, Autumn's Bounty.

I hate to be photographed, so I am clinching my teeth as I post this picture, but I am very proud of the award.
For those of you who follow me regularly, you will remember this quilt from last spring.  My dear friend, Lin, brought a quilt to my attention at that time and the wheels started churning.  The quilt was Fall Harvest by Ann Seely and was published on the cover of QNM back in October 2000.  I wrote to Ann asking her permission to reproduce her quilt in small scale and she graciously consented.  That is why Lin's name is on the label of my winning quilt as part of my inspiration.
Many have asked about the pattern.  I will be publishing it in April and it will be available only at The Olde World Quilt Shoppe where I teach, but I have to get a copy to Ann first.  That was her only stipulation.

Just in case you are wondering, Serendipity Found, my large applique quilt from Kim Diehl's pattern Serendipity Sampler, won a 3rd place ribbon as well. Baltimore album quilts made a big comeback this year at the show and took some of the top honors. 

I hope this post makes it to you all as Blogger is getting quite obstinate.  I have been experiecing lots of difficulty uploading photos, reading other's post and leaving comments.
Frustrating for a true blogaholic!

1880 Barbara Bucher Snyder Sampler Quilt Update

Karen over at the Log Cabin Quilter has started her blocks.

I love the fabrics she has chosen. 

I see a few familiar Jo Morton's in there. 

Bettina over at Patchwork Passion is keeping up. 

I have 4 diagonal rows set so far.

After next week's block, I will post the cutting dimensions for the sashing and setting triangles for those of you who are like me and just have to start assembling the quilt before all the blocks are made!

Autumn's Bounty is back from the quilter and bound.

It is going to look so wonderful hanging in my breakfast nook.

Click on the picture to enlarge so you can appreciate the beautiful quilting!

Today I pick up my Kim Diehl quilt from the longarm quilter.

We'll see what kind of miracle worker she is...

I can hardly wait.