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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

#28 Fall....ing Behind!!

It's fall here in Canada, my favourite season....all the colours are so amazing!! I love those crisp days when the sun is out and I love to snuggling up with a hot drink and a good book (and now I can add a quilt!!) I love the way the leaves fall in the breeze and the way things smell!!! It just makes me smile!


And there are still flowers!!














Better late than never, though truth be told I hate being late!! I would rather be 15 to 20 minutes early!! There is a lot going on right now...  my daughter is getting married in approximately 4 weeks! We hosted a meet the family and friends event on Saturday, and I finally got around to shopping for an outfit, Monday morning (don't really like to shop) and got really lucky and found a dress I really like in the first shop I went to. Went on line ordered 3 pairs of shoes (not keeping them all, just options!! lol) So got that off my to do list, hip hip hurrah!!

So back to......


 What I've been up to this Week:

 Made 3 Halloween table runners! 2 gifts, one for me!!
               
Followed this tutorial I found online and made a handled basket for treats!!





Finished the last block of the Virtual Quilting Bee at Live a Colorful Life and she liked my block enough to post it on her blog!! How cool is that!!


Sugar Block Club October's Block:  Love how this one turned out.

Modern Blocks Quilt Along October Block


 Started to applique the numbers on my Count Down to Christmas , and it was just one of those days!! Was half way through cutting the wonder under numbers out when I realized I was going to be cutting them out again in the fabric and only needed to rough cut them at this stage! And than proceeded to iron them all on the right side of my fabric instead of the backside!! What was I thinking???
Oh well, all fixed and starting to sew them down.




(late addition!!) I forgot to add my City Sampler Blocks




Last but not least I started a new project (because I don't have enough to keep me busy, lol)  for Quiet Play, another pattern test!! This one is called WinterBound! I am testing a full pattern this time not just the block!!   These blocks go together so fast, (I completed 6 in forty minutes today...that is just sewing time, I precut rectangles of the white and colour) and it is such a great pattern. Just click on the link above to see the quilt on Kristy's Blog!


2 of 6 colours completed!
(Hey, Kelly if you are reading this post...this is a prime example of over buying fabric!! hehe!! bought for  Bloom Bloom Pow QAL and I have so much left over I am making this quilt top and will still have some left!! lol)




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28 comments:

  1. Christine SlaughterOctober 8, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    Whoa... Definitely busy, busy, PLUS an upcoming wedding?!! Wow! I love being able to find the outfit I'm looking for right away... Congrats on that count!

    I love the Halloween table runners. And the batik runner is gorgeous! Sounds like a rough start to the numbers, but glad all seems to be going well now! Your Sugar Block Club block is great!! Love that fussy cut tree too. That really stands out!

    The more I see of what you make with your Pearl Bracelets fabric, the more I want to go buy a FQ bundle! LOL

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    1. SandyOctober 9, 2013 at 9:58 AM

      Thanks Christine!! ya I'm not a shopper so I was really happy about that too!! And the shoes I've ordered arrive today,so I hope one of the pairs work!!
      The table runners are really Fall (the batik side) with a halloween back, lol! But the halloween print is so cute!
      The moment I saw the string of pearls fabric I had to buy it!! I usually buy fabric I like, but that is on sale, because I buy too much, but sometimes I just have to have a fabric and don't want to risk it selling out. The String of Pearls and Simply Colour, and Flatts lines were ones I bought right away!!

      How was your ride the other day? Hope you had a great time!! I forget what area you are in? Do you get fall colours? That would have made the scenery super beautiful!!

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  2. Lisa in Port HopeOctober 9, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Wow, a fantastic collection of projects. Love your VQB monochrome blocks--I'm way behind on mine. Thanks for the link to the fabric basket, I need to make one for my little one.

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    1. SandyOctober 10, 2013 at 8:21 PM

      Hey Lisa, fellow Canadian!!! Thanks for stopping by!! I was happy with the way the VQB blocks turned out too, my first quilt with solids!!!
      The basket was easy, so hopefully you will be able to get one done! And the nice thing is she shows how to alter the size, so you can customize!!

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  3. Paula@TheSassyQuilterOctober 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Love the runners! So jealous you are done with the VQB blocks. How cool she shared yours!

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    1. SandyOctober 10, 2013 at 8:25 PM

      Thanks Paula! That was my first disappearing 9 patch. It was a good choice for this project and it goes together very quickly!! I love how they turned out too!!
      I stayed right on top of the VQB, but it will probably be the new year before it gets put together though. Too many other things need to get done first!!

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  4. AvaOctober 10, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    You've been very busy. Great projects there.

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    1. SandyOctober 10, 2013 at 8:27 PM

      Thanks Ava, i'm 2 years into quilting and having a great time learning and trying everything I can get my hands on!! And the internet is full of QAL and projects, I'm on overload!!! lol

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  5. Sue C October 10, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I need a breather...how do you accomplish so much in a week? Love your Halloween projects. The baskets are just gorgeous.

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    1. SandyOctober 10, 2013 at 8:29 PM

      I work part time from home, and my kids are grown and out of the house (most of the time) so I have a lot of time on my hands!!! Quilting is a great way to keep busy and give back!! I am having so much fun, 2 yrs in and going strong!!

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  6. Adventurous QuilterOctober 10, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Wow you have been so productive! I adore the runners :)

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    1. SandyOctober 10, 2013 at 8:34 PM

      Thanks Marianne! The Halloween side is disappearing 9 patch, and than I just cut strips 2 different sizes and in fall coloured batiks for the Fall side. I was really happy with them too!

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  7. Kristy @ Quiet PlayOctober 10, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Ooh so much loveliness! I'm impressed at how much you've managed with your daughter's wedding coming up soon too!!

    Can't wait to see how your version of Winterbound turns out!

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    1. SandyOctober 11, 2013 at 9:45 AM

      Thanks, Kristy!!
      Truthfully, it is a small family wedding and Amanda and her finance and friends are doing most of the work!!
      I should be putting the Winterbound together today, so I will post pictures soon.

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  8. Serena @ SewgivingOctober 11, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    Love your work! Can't wait to see how Winterbound turns out :)

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    1. SandyOctober 11, 2013 at 9:47 AM

      Thanks, Serena...I am having so much fun with all the different projects!!

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  9. ratamaOctober 11, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Wow! You are very productive! And I love the variety of colors in your post :)

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    1. SandyOctober 11, 2013 at 9:48 AM

      Thanks Ratama! I love doing different projects with lots of variation, just to learn and keep it all fresh!!

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  10. VeraOctober 11, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Lots of lovely projects!

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    1. SandyOctober 11, 2013 at 9:49 AM

      Thanks Vera, you are so sweet! I am having so much fun learning!!! Quilting is so varied and interesting and there is always an exciting new thing to learn!

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  11. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationOctober 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    WOW! fantastic blocks galore, and I love the table runners and basket. You've been busy!!

    Thanks so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. SandyOctober 11, 2013 at 7:32 PM

      Thanks Kelly!! You probably just skimmed through the pictures you have so many things to do, but I made a reference and link to your blog post about too much fabric this week, guess you missed it!! I thought I was being so cute...lol
      Hope you have a great weekend!!

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  12. legato1958October 13, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    How pretty ALL of your work is! Love those Winterbound blocks!! So great in those fabrics!

    susie

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    1. SandyOctober 13, 2013 at 7:04 PM

      Thanks Susie!! I have so much fun quilting!! And I really liked the Winterbound paper pieced pattern too, and it is always great when thing turn out better than you thought they would!!
      Have a great weekend!!

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  13. AnnetteOctober 16, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Oh my where have you been all my life! Hehehe! Actually I came over from another blog and am thrilled. I loved the tree block. I've never seen that fabric before. I so understand the whole wonder under issues and ironing to the wrong side. In fact I had to go back and check to see if you were actually me!! Love your post! I'll be checking back often!

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    1. SandyOctober 16, 2013 at 1:31 PM

      Hi Annette! Thanks for stopping and glad to hear you will be back!! I laughed out loud reading your comments, glad to know I am not alone!!

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  14. Jacquelynne StevesNovember 4, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Once again- so amazed at how much you get done! Just how much coffee do you drink, anyway??? ha ha.

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    1. SandyNovember 4, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      I don't drink that much coffee, 3-4 a week maybe! More tea! I just have so much fun in the hobbyroom!! lol

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