Friday, September 7, 2018

Road Trip Details!

Yes, for the past few days we have been on a road trip--a quick
trip to visit in-laws.  Hubby wanted to see his sister so we took
a journey up the Kansas turnpike to northwest Missouri.  We
had just a few days to accomplish this so took advantage of
the time.
We spent one day visiting the old haunts of my husband's
childhood and the next day we did a visit to Weston, MO.
a quaint historic village that hosts many antique shops
along with a few wineries and distilleries.
Our first stop was at Riverwood Winery, located in an old
school house--I liked the way they decorated the long hall; 
each classroom was a place to host a special event or dinner.

What fascinated us the most was the wall of whiskeys
and scotches!  Never seen so many of these for tasting
in one location--every marker you could think of was
on the shelf.

Driving through town we came across this interesting pub,
where of course, we needed to take a break.

Their beers on tap held interesting and unique names.
The rain continued to fall intermittently so we
soldier on into the country side--I was looking for apples! 

We came upon a farm that grew not only apples but
pumpkins!  How exciting to see our first sign of
fall!

First crop of Gala Apples!

Just picked off the trees--I would have picked myself
if it hadn't been so muddy

just look at the marvelous colors





I was in pumpkin heaven!  Another orchard we found
fresh picked Jonathon apples--
hurray!  A bushel of apples will keep us in good
health all winter along!

Monday, September 3, 2018

And September Begins...........

How was your last hurray for summer?
One last time to enjoy some hot eats along with
family or friends--traveling to visit relatives or 
just plain chillin'!


I found this quilt along and am thinking--
this looks pretty cool!
presents for your sewing pleasure
a fun quilt along titled 
"Meet The Designers"
And here is the first block--
You will need 8 of these blocks-

Here are the fabric requirements (per block) for Block 1  – based on the solids version. 
  • White: 8 squares 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ and 4 squares 3″ x 3″
  • Orange: 5 squares 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
  • Light Pink: 4 squares 3″ x 3″
  • Dark Pink: 4 squares 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
And the best part--there will be tutorials for each block!

 Drum Roll please!  here is the finished quilt..................................
Isn't this just too brilliant?!!

Friday, August 31, 2018

Alphabet Stitching!

Do you enjoy a good stitching time?
I enjoy my time with needle and thread
and excited to see this free Stitch Along

Elefantz is offering her 26 week Alphabet Pincushion
Stitch along beginning Today.
If you don't want that many pincushions, you can use
the letters to personalize garments, bags, scarves,
quilts, the list is limitless!

How to do you get these free patterns?
Just join Elefantz newsletter by 
going to her website and signing up!
Happy stitching!

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Cool Knitting............

It's still summer in our neck of the woods--
so I enjoy knitting with cotton and this
cotton is special since it's my handspun--


This pattern is designed by Toni L Lorenz
"Shetland Hap Meets Estonia"

I chose the small size--glad I did--as I'm having enough 
trouble keeping up--which I haven't done!

I like the lace and beads

I still have two more clues to finish--each day I might
knit a row or two and soon it will be finished!


Monday, August 27, 2018

All Merry & Bright


Wreath of greens!!
Pat Sloan is hosting a Christmas Sew Along--Here is the block for August 1st--Every Other Wednesday there is a new block.  So far I'm keeping up with this adventure.

Here is my first block--These are quick blocks to cut and sew--many sewers are
doing some very creative things with their blocks--me,
I'm lazy!

I always wonder when I do  block how would
it look if I put the light on the corners and the
dark near the center--won't know unless I
make another block OR I could take the pattern
and color it--Not happening though!

Like this log cabin version--next up on
Wednesday!


Saturday, August 25, 2018

UPdate!! Disappearing Nine Patch

A new way to do disappearing nine patch blocks!!

I can take my nine patch blocks that I cut in half--
and make STARS!
I'm thrilled!

Check out this tutorial from 



Since I had all the blocks already sewn together--I spent an
evening 'frogging'--rip, rip, rip!  

My stars have white centers--because of the way I assembled 
my nine patches


The alternate blocks have red/blue centers
and now you want to see the finished quilt-----

I think this turned out super!  I'm quite pleased!
Will decide on inner and outer borders later--
definitely, the way to do Disappearing Nine Patch!





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