creativity shared.... pumpkin from scraps Finished!

 

welcome to my creative world... it's been hard to overcome a lot of physical issues but I did finish this Autumn quilt, my interpretation of a pumpkin photo, in little saved Fall scraps! I LOVE IT! 

Quilts don't always come out the way I see them in my mind but this one came out even better! 

this was a photo showing the decision to use one of my fave orange fabrics on the binding

and what I chose to make with the blocks from a few weeks ago

binding sewn to back, brought around to the front to topstitch in place

Some closeups 

I decided to have fun topstitching the binding to the front, with different stitching. To get the curvy lines stitched on, I used 1/4" tape to make a sort of guide. I'm still working with that tiny janome gem and it's a struggle to do what I want, the free motion, useing glitter threads, and lining things up.

these are all from the fall tiny scrap collection (the bag is now marginally less stuffed)

The stem is two scraps overlapped and cut into a stem shape, love the dimensionality do you?

so...in November I made a needlebook, a tote purse for walks, this and am started on this scrap project

finding the right shade of aqua/turquoise was hard. These lovelies were given to me and I don't know by whom!!! (shame) I deconstructed the other blocks with my seam ripper, and kept these. I will probably do simple sashing with one or more of those fabrics from my stash

will I put sashing stones in the intersections? How big will it be? I plan to make it useful in some way

will the person who stitched these blocks please stand up for credit??? The fabric is so pretty... hope I turn it into something as pretty! 

I thought it might work for the Stay at Home Round Robin in 2026... hmmmm?

Speaking of gorgeous fabrics, my friend Miss Pat sent me a box, which lifted my spirits tremendously

3 (!!!) flamingo patterns, an elfa mat, and SO many pretties... I washed them and am sorting them now

Just a few....

Flowers, Dancers, Masks

Skies, Colors, Stars

Tropical scenes, Sheep, Dog bones and dogs, MORE plus of course since she is a good friend....

COWS!!! along with pretty colors to use, all small squares to yardage! HOW Thrilling! How to thank her.... 

what about a  mat/mug rug

so here goes

you might notice I'm finally finishing my socks... went round the heel and am in the final furlong!

Alas these languish on the design wall, two finishes, two not finished

fell in love with this little fellow: 

https://youtube.com/shorts/kC82b9ET7CQ?si=khH5vFIyanpbCpGt

what sewing items do you want for Christmas ???  Are you making anything special this year? Next up for me a tree skirt. (I seldom wear skirts nowadays lol)

to see a turkey down, look at Thursday's post.... and join me if you want to do a happy post next week! 

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