Speaking of fall colors I started a new quilt this weekend. I have been buying all kinds of fall fabric from Wal-mart. As you'll remember I have a hard time cutting it once I buy it. But I told myself I wanted a new fall quilt. I got a lot of it done yesterday. The quilt top is finished. Now I just need to get backing fabric. I know I know these are some really bright colors for me. but I just LOVE it. I think it's going to be awesome when I get it done. I am going to blanket stitch around the leaves and I think I'm going to stitch leaves on the long black pieces of the outer border. As you can tell I'm flying by the seat of my pants. LOL. I designed this quilt all by myself. I have a ton of fabric left so I may make some things and put them on my selling blog.
I've also been to the Goodwill recently. Ummmm... because I needed new jeans it seems as though my butt and hips are as big as a cow. LOL. I found some great deals on some brand new clothes with tags still on them. But I won't bore you with clothes. That's not why you visit me. LOL. I did find some great stuff otherwise though the pickins are slim. Pam must have beaten me there. LOL.
I just LOVE this picture. I've seen it in many magazine pictures in people's homes. I just had to have it.
Then I found this great wreath for Spring.
Not sure what this is or what it was used for, but it is wood and absolutely gorgeous.
I finally quit the fire department here in town. I just don't have time and it was burning me out. I need some down time and me time. Well, I need to get moving today. It's my last day off til Friday. I would like to get the quilt ready to quilt today. I also want to start another sampler so I have something to take to work with me for any down time I get. Pam loaned me one of her books with some awesome ones in it. I just need floss so I can get started.
Have a great week! Go out and enjoy the cooler weather that most of us are experiencing.
Well, Mary, I'm glad to read that you are going to get some "me" time. A girl certainly needs it. I am in awe of the quilt. You are sew talented! I'm doing some sewing and I am blown away that you designed this. Incredible.
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T
I love your thrifty finds...I love searching for wool at the goodwill too. Dianntha
ReplyDeleteGood for you Mary! Sometimes you just need to put yourself first. Your quilt project is awesome-some of my favorite colors. Can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful week of fall weather. We are finally getting summer temps here in Idaho!!! Such a screwy year of weather-our gardens are so confused! High 80's and low 90's for us this week.
Blessings~
I agree you need you time and if that means giving p something that that is what you need to do!!:0) I am lovin your quilt it looks so wonderfully warm and inviting with all those beautiful fall colors!!
ReplyDeleteThat picture with he praying man is awesome I too have seen it in many homes on magazines, very lucky find!!! Have a great day off my friend!!:0)
that quilt is beautiful...you did a fantastic job on it.:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, Mary! I'm very impressed!
ReplyDeleteYou're making me want to go visit GW now....I did just makeover 2 items that I had stashed in my closet from GW. Love that covered wooden bowl you found!
It's cool here too after last week being 97 degrees...but I'm lovin' it!
Tammy
I love that quilt: What great colors! I still haven't finished the fall quilt I started last year...oy! Someday.
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