I had a “to do” list–but everything on the list did not get done. In fact, a lot of the list is still not marked off! House guests for the long weekend, house painters working, decorating and un-decorating tables for a mission lunch, another annual charity event to attend, regular volunteer commitments–I am sure you know what I am talking about. Sharing last week’s treasures via quiltersatfirst.com just didn’t get done! But here they are:
This non-spooky Halloween wall hanging is already sold, but it is so cute I wanted to share it with you. I was so tempted but did resist and it went to a good home.
Autumn is pumpkins, sunflowers and rustic barns –maybe not always in “real” life, but in our dream world, yes! This 12″ x 15″ wall hanging was created with that in mind. Look at the fabric used for the background..wow. Decorative stitches were used to appliqué. Size is good for anywhere in your home. $50
Janis celebrated all the major holidays and for Christmas she finished this beauty.
The tea dyed green ticking makes a striking background for this appliquéd wall hanging to throw. It is machine appliquéd and custom quilted.
The backing is a neutral print. This close up photo shows off the custom quilting. 46″ x 54″. $225
All Mary Engelbreit fabrics were used for this 56″ x 70″ quilt. The side to side machine quilting is a simple wavy design to off set the busy prints. My daughter in law, who is a perfectionist with points, pieced the front. Washable. Certain to brighten the gloomiest of days, the quilt may be purchased for $200
A panel of Cardinals are surrounded by coordinating bright red poinsettias and holly. A bit of gold adds glam to the 46″ x 64″ throw or wall hanging.
A holiday print is used for the backing. It is machine quilted and hand bound.
$175
So many puppies and look– their favorite treat is machine quilted into the side to side quilt pattern. The backing is a soft flannel. 37″ x 46″. $40
Batik fabrics were used to make these small bags. The pockets are handy for carrying your phone or keys. The straps are long enough to allow crossbody when shopping or walking.
New kitchen towels were added
No surprise we have lots and lots of pumpkins for an October sale. These coasters are made from homespun and are $5 each.
Pot holders or trivets have appliquéd pumpkins on a Insul-brite batting. The background is a durable ticking.
Fall seems to be the season we think about pies–pumpkin or pecan or both for Thanksgiving. Have you had sweet potato pie? Family gatherings are great for the variety of pies brought to share –and bring them to the dinner in style with the simple quilted pie carrier.
The best part– it stores flat when not in use. Washable
To help make life in the kitchen easier, we have a lots of scrubbers and variety of micro- wave bowls.
While our friends were visiting, I enlisted the help of April to paint two barn quilts for the sale.
April chose the patchwork pumpkin with the black crow and I stayed with my favorite, a Cardinal. Each is 28″ x 28″. The boards are 1/2 inch plywood that has been coated on both sides with primer. After the design is complete, two coats of a clear top coat are spray on to help make it weather proof.
You don’t need a barn to hang a barn quilt–we hung ours on the back fence. The barn quilts painted for the sale are $50 each.
Only 22 days until the Quilts Etc Sale– can’t wait for you to see all the “pretties” we have for sale.
Quilts, Etc. 