Fall is in the Air

It's that time of year in Arizona where the temperatures are beginning to drop a bit and leaves are changing up north. I just love fall here, it's not as flashy as the changes back east, but it is always welcome after the long summers we have.

I went through the house and found some of my finished Halloween and Fall projects to sprinkle around the house

I had so much fun quilting the little skeletons on this border--aren't they cute?

OMG it's finally here!! Tapestry by Fig Tree has arrived and it is so lovely in person. I have been waiting so impatiently patiently for so, so long. I have already picked out the perfect pattern to use with it, and it just so happens to be by the lovely Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilts. You'll just have to stop by to see what I have in mind for this beautiful line.

Whether the word Tapestry conjures up images of flying carpets or intricately woven textiles, this collection is a medley of exotic influences, colors and flavors. Inspired by a mix of Greek and Moroccan influences, the prints in this group transport you to far away places and take you on a colorful journey in your dreams. Rich, saturated colors such as tangerine, garnet and coral in a variety of autumnal palettes will surely appeal to both the adventurer in you as well as the traditionalist.

I also have some great Bella Solids, Masterpiece thread and some other sweet things to salivate over choose from. If you have a moment, stop by on Thursday afternoon (9/27) for a sneak peek from 2-3:30. 

Hope to see you then;)

Phoenix Girls Chorus Competes in Vienna and wins 1st in their division

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This is a video of my daughter and her choir competing in a singing competition in Vienna. Choirs from over 30 countries participated and my daughters choir (Phoenix Girls Chorus) Placed 1st in the Youth Division. It was an amazing experience for the girls and they worked very hard. BTW, Hannah is 3rd from the left in the front row with the long blond hair

Antique quilts

I recently quilted an antique quilt for a friend. It had languished for so long she decided it was time to finally have it completed. I marveled at all the work that had gone into it. Each piece cut by hand, & then completely hand pieced with curves!! I wonder how many of us would be quilting today if we didn't have the tools and techniques we have today

It's hard to believe school is almost out.... I can hardly wait. It will be nice not to have any deadlines or projects that have to get done---no more late night trips to Walmart for supplies....for awhile anyway:)

Recently, I was out rollerblading and saw this goose and her little chicks. They were so cute, but I

was careful to use my zoom---not a good idea to mess with geese.

More photos of geese and ducks. They are really quite tame as the locals here bring 

their kids and feed them scraps of bread.

And aren't these little jelly rolls from Moda sweet? I just had to put them on a little cake plate and put them

on center stage. More on Moda coming up soon in a future post, so check 

back soon !

I am so proud of myself--I just finished my first laminated fabric project. Honestly, I have been lusting after laminated fabric for some time, but hadn't bought any yet. I saw this "Going Coastal" fabric recently and it just had to come home with me (it matches my summery outdoor pillows oh so nicely:)

Anyway, mosey on over to Lila Tuellers blog at : http://lilatuellerdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/05/free-trash-stashers-pattern.html

She has generously offered this "Trash Stasher" pattern for free!!

so, I just had to jump right in. I needed a new trash container for my car and this 

would also work awesome beside the sewing machine. I think I may have to make a couple more.

Also, be sure to check out Lila Tuellers line of laminated fabrics coming out--absolutely beautiful. You can find very helpful instructions on working with laminated fabrics on Lila's blog.

I have to say that I don't think there is one thing that Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill designs that I don't just love....I saw this fabric at Olde World Quilt Shoppe and just had to have it. I don't even have anyone I know expecting a little girl

I am looking for just the right pattern to quilt it with and will post it when done...but not sure when that will be as I am in the midst of a couple of custom quilts:) I do plan to bind it with the cute little dot you see as the inner border. As you may have noticed, I mitered the borders on this quilt. Although, that takes a little extra effort, it is worth it at times. I may have to post a tutorial sometime on mitering borders, for those of you who would like to try it.

I made this cute little burp cuddle cloth out of waffle fabric in brown. I used the Bunny Hill pattern, " Cuddle Cloths" and even put some decorative stitching to hold the focal fabric down. I have to admit, my sweet ol' bernina doesn't get to do that much.

Just think what a cute diaper bag you could make with this fabric!!!