Fall and especially the month of November is magical. I walked the dog this morning in fog , not so dense that I couldn’t enjoy the trees that are showing off their colors, but it added to the ambiance. The autumn smells seem more intense with the dampness fog brings. Kansas will never compete with New England for the fall foliage tours but we have our own beautiful colors in November.
Neighborhood fall foliage tour.
Dog and I especially like walking under this canopy of crab apple “fruit”.
Sometimes, my walking companion blends in with the leaves.
In my home, I can use the pumpkins I put out in late September all through Thanksgiving–just removing any that are specially Halloweenish.
Pumpkins on a grey background–November vibes. And yes, I could not resist the beautiful quilt rack that Marty G made for the Quilts Etc Sale.
Once, my son complained the holiday Thanksgiving got short changed. Everyone is in a hurry to rush into the Christmas season after Halloween. But November can be a lovely breathing spell–a time for a bit of relaxation and anticipation.
Quilters at First have some autumn theme quilts and table decor available for your home.
This is a Lorrie quilt–can you tell by the colors? She used her Christmas fat quarters from the quilters holiday party to create this stunner. The quilt certainly would add a autumn coziness to your sofa or bed. 58″ x 72″. $225
Look at the machine quilting pattern–leaves and vines on this patchwork of fall colors. It is approximately 60″ x 72″–will have the exact size tomorrow, and is only $200. The back is so pretty it could be used in the summer as a coverlet.
Canadian gooses (yes, that is the correct usage)make Wichita their home. They love the harvested sorghum fields and the sand pit mini lakes. The sky always has a flight in motion. Vicki’s Flying Geese could be a representative of our skies.
Kim Diehl fabrics paired with a cream background were used to create this twin size quilt–60″ x 76″. This photo is before the binding was hand sewn.
The machine quilting pattern suggests clouds. Only $150
Table toppers add a splash of color to your home without dominating. This “prairie point” design measures approximately 20″ x 20″. $40
Need a table runner for the dining table before you load the table up with turkey and the trimmings? The backside is the same interesting leaf fabric. 17″ x 34″. $40. SOLD
On November 19, FUMC will be celebrating with an All Church Thanksgiving Mission Dinner. The proceeds will go to support the school partnership program. It is a lovely time to enjoy a delicious meal with your church family. At the meal, the Quilters at First will have a table with small projects for purchase that could potentially be Christmas gifts or Thanksgiving Hostess gifts.
I plan to enjoy November with it’s short lived colors, smells and mild temperatures. I hope you are able to experience November’s magic.
Quilts, Etc. 