I spent last week in NOVA–Northern Virginia, visiting my daughter and son-in-law. Have you been there? It is an area of contrasts. There are many, many large buildings that house corporations and national headquarters of groups you would recognize.
A majority of the family housing are condos, large apartment complexes and row homes.
The population is very dense–approximately 1,000 more people per square mile than Wichita, KS., but there are “green spaces” built into most of the developments. One such park and storm water reservoir was very close to my daughter’s home.
Bandit, my grand-dog, enjoys walks in woods by their home where deer and fox have been seen.
The frogs sang to us, no matter the time of day–
We did our touristy things in western Maryland this time. Fredericks, MD, is an old city, used as a medical center during the Civil War. It also has the C & O Canal and a fun little quilt shop. So, in consideration of my fabric diet, I only bought four yards of “on sale” fabric to make placemats.
Another trip was to Cumberland, MD to ride the Western Maryland Excursion train up into the mountains. The round trip to Frostburg took about 4 hours and it had more great views of rural Maryland.
Someday I want to explore more of this part of Maryland.
What were my Quilty Friends up to while I was playing tourist? Finishing up new projects for the sale!
These colors are so vivid! Both sides are perfect for fall, making it reversible. It is machine quilted in a wavy grid and the binding is hand sewn. $40
Kathy was thinking autumn also. This piece could be used on the back of a sofa or at the foot of a bed as well as on the table. The backing fabric is a fall print also. I will have the measurements next week..promise! The machine quilting is a floral pattern. $45
Although it almost reached 100 degrees yesterday, we know that fall and winter nights will be here in a few months. And what is better for those chilly evenings than a cozy flannel quilt?
If you look closely, the machine quilting pattern is an oak leaf. The quilt measures 60″ x 64″ –just right for your recliner or the sofa. $175. Do you have “a difficult to buy a present for” dad or husband–this would work!!!
And quickly following autumn is the Holidays. This little 23″ tree skirt would be so pretty under one of your small trees. $40
Scrappy but not “busy”. The quilt is large; 64″ x 80″. Check out the machine quilting. The backing would make a pretty cover in the summer. $200
This quilt pattern was designed for just three yards of fabric! The three yards made a very usable size quilt–64″ x 70″.
Did you see the star inside each of machine quilted swirls? The binding has the faux piping. $175
Are you in the market for new placemats? Pauline brought in four sets of four placemats.
There are two set of these “chefs with attitude” print The edges are serged. Four coasters are also included. 11″ x 16″. $40 per set of four.
This is the print used on all eight of the placemats.
This set of four placemats definitely has a southwestern theme. The fabric used on both sides could be straight from Arizona or New Mexico. The placemats measure 12″ x 18″. $40 for the set of four.
The other set of four placemats is in a darker color way of the same print. The backing is the same print on both sets. The coordinating binding is machine sewn.
Our cabinets and shelves are crammed full of finish projects. And we have three more months to sew! We would love to make room for all those new projects. Great prices for handmade quality items made right here for worthy causes.
Quilts, Etc. 