This week was the first time I wore my heavy coat to walk the dog early in the morning and we had our first freeze of the season. The transition from autumn to winter has started. We had a beautiful fall–
Who needs to go to New England to “see the leaves” when you can just walk around your neighborhood? This change toke forever to begin and then in a minute, the leaves are gone and it is winter.
We are experiencing an transition on the national level, also. No matter your politics, the unknown is scary. A transition in the government can affect so many people; stress levels are high.
The Quilters are experiencing less traumatic transitions, but some changes are happening. We are closing this year’s sales with the mini sale on Sunday at the annual Thanksgiving Mission Lunch at First United Methodist. All sales after Sunday will be for 2025. We are rethinking projects and different means of getting our quilts out into the world. The yearly stopping and starting up again happens every year..we know the ropes.
But after Christmas we will be moving to another space. We will be leaving our cozy room in D Building and setting up in B Building–very close to the Head Minister and Associate Minister’s offices. Does that mean we will need to behave? So we have several weeks of arranging and re-arranging tables, cabinets and the treats table with the coffee pot for maximum efficiency and best use of outlets! It will be work to move all our tubs and bolts of fabric. We understand this a transition is needed but it isn’t one we look forward to– who said transitions were easy, even the small ones?
But one way we deal with the good or bad stress of change is to sew!!! Yesterday I needed to “fill my tank”…a full week of different tasks and exchanges has used up all my energy and patience. After completing my list of “after-to’s” in the morning, I spent the afternoon at my Bernina machine sewing. Sewing something simple and that I knew would take a long time— thus no need to hurry. I slept better last night!
We have been sewing some for the sale on Sunday–little projects that would be good gifts this holiday and before we give ourselves permission to sew for 2025.
This 12.5″ x 39″ table runner isn’t just for the holidays–it is a winter table runner with the Nordic sweater pattern. It is cross hatch quilted by machine and the binding is hand sewn. SOLD
The backing is a silver snow flake design. Two table runners for one price. $40
Are you ready for snowy days? These three snowmen are hand embroidered. An accent piece for the winter–$25
Hang this red work snow man on your tree or let it decorate your package—he is very jolly.
Need to protect your end tables and coffee table when you entertain this Thanksgiving? This mug rugs are patchwork in various fall colors and are in the shape of acorns. $10 each
A table topper that is small enough to fit almost anywhere. $30 and approximately 20″ from side to side. Children would love finding the petit Santas, teddy bears, gingerbread men and snowmen.SOLD
Another table topper–made festive with prairie points. Approximately 30″ square and $40.
There are still lots of Sundays before the Super Bowl. Use this Chiefs pennant to decorate for your watch party, It has 10 flags — and is approximately 90 inches long. $15 (I have 3 for sale–2 black and 1 red.).
Baked potatoes are my “go to” meal in the winter–steaming hot potato with cheddar cheese, steamed broccoli and butter–the real stuff. That is a “fill you up” warm winter meal. These potato bags are designed to be used in the micro wave. We have 5 potato print bags and two white bags. $10 each. They come with detailed instructions.
The Giraffe’s smile is intriguing–and the baby zebra’s wobbly stand adds charm to this baby/toddler quilt. It is 45″ x 66″, machine quilted and washable. $100
Paulette was given these “plaid” blocks and ask to do something with them. And look what she did! The lavender sashing, green and purple borders made this quilt outstanding. It is 57″ x 57″— lap size. Machine quilted, hand bound and very washable. It would be striking on the end of a bed or over the back of the sofa. $100.
This quilt isn’t for sale and still needs to be bound, but it was especially made for a little boy in KC whose parents are Royal’s fan. Fun to make.
I hope you have a peaceful and grateful Thanksgiving. And what ever changes you are experiencing, remember change is just part of living. Centuries ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus was credited with saying “the only constant in life is change”–and that is still true all these years later.
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