The grandchildren have returned home from visiting their grandparents. The Church Class Ice Cream Social happened last night. The school buses are rolling through the neighborhoods, and there have been a couple of cool evenings when dog walkers ventured out to marvel at the fall like temps while reminding each other there is still lots of summer yet! All these events are precursors of autumn, even though there are thirty five more days of official summer. But the most telling signal that fall is around the corner is the start of football. Preseason has already started.
Personal note–at our house, baseball is king and there is much more interest in who will make it to the playoffs and ultimately the World Series. But for my son-in-law, this is his time of the year!
The Quilters at First recognize the importance of supporting your team and have created a few items that are perfect for get-togethers and watching the game while snacking!
Table runners set the mood for your Chiefs’ watch party.
This table runner doesn’t say KC Chiefs because isn’t official licensed fabric—but the arrow heads are red and gold with “you know who’s” number 15 ! It is 13.5″ x 40.5″ and is machine quilted. It is washable. $40
This 19/5″ x 30″ table topper uses “official” KC Chiefs fabric—but it may bled when washed. I recommend using a couple of sheets of SHOUT, the color catcher that attracts the color and keeps it from turning the white half triangles pink. It is machine quilted and hand bound. $35
This purple and gold table topper has an autumn feel about it, although it would fit in any season.
The table topper or wall hanging is 35″ x 35″ and machine quilted using the “scrollwork” pattern. $45
If it is “almost” fall, is it too early to be planning for the Christmas holidays? I don’t think so- Two Christmas table runners were completed.
Traditional prints were “braided” for this 14″ x 42″ table runner. The backing is a rich print that could be used for a different look. $40
This table runner design suggests stylized poinsettias. The background is a white on white prints.
The backing and the binding is a simmering red and green batik. The table runner is 15″ x 53″. $40
Need a gift for a friend that doesn’t live in Wichita any more but needs a reminder of what a great city it is…or a “welcome bag” for a new neighbor.
Only $15 and there is plenty of room to fill it with candy from the Nifty Nut House and coffee from The Spice Merchant..and maybe a book from Watermark.
What about portable checkerboards that can be rolled up and easy to carry? The checkers are in a zippered pouch that is attached to the “board”. My mother loved to play simple games when she was in skilled nursing. This checker board would be easy to transport to the care facility when visiting. $25 each
I have been told many times not to “wish my life away”, so with that in mind, I will enjoy these last weeks of summer! I won’t get impatient for fall–but that doesn’t mean I won’t look forward to World Series, cooler weather and the Quilt Etc. Sale!!!
Quilts, Etc. 