Several years ago,

I filled a plastic bin with blue and yellow 2" squares.  After making several doll quilts, there were quite a few left.

 The new goal is to use up 3,840 of them in a queen size quilt.  I'm more than half way there.

 I found some old pictures today, reminding me that there are just 117 days left until Christmas.

Remember how adorable my bunnies were?  I really miss them, but know they are in good homes.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

What's up Wednesday

Here they are . . .

 the changing of the leaves.

 My lettuce leaf basil is ready to pick.

 Another idea for fall is percolating.

The block is trimmed with this ruler, which has been around for a loooong time.  It's dated 1989 and works just as well as any other I've seen.

 Recent night time temps in the 60s have made us feel quite frosty lately.  Sadly, we're going back up to 91 this week.

And last, but certainly not least . . . if you're looking for an adventure story, check out any one of Clive Cussler's books.  I love them all.  They're a cross between Agent 007 and Jacques Costeau.  You'll often encounter a high-speed boat chase, a near helicopter mishap, nefarious criminals with secret weapons, multiple explosions, and what I love most about Mr. Cussler's books, his female characters always command respect.  See if they are downloadable via your library's web site and overdrive.com.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Actually Watson, "it's all in the details."

Every 2" square has a story . . .

 The more you have, the more interest is added.

 Can you date the brown print with the fern in the middle?

Or how about this tiny calico?

 As Sherlock would say, details keep things interesting.

 This weekend's project will include Fall colors.  Oh yes indeed-y.

And a porch bath for the wee pup . . . always an adventure.

We sure hope your weekend is full of sew-time.  After all, there's no business like Sew Business . . .

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Yeah . . .

The borders are on.

 It's not visible, but the dark brown print has pumpkins and words that represent all the things of Fall.

Using subtle stripes, small prints,

 and leaf prints of larger scale adds interest to the top.

I would like to personally thank Norma Whaley of Timeless Traditions blog for sharing a photo of her hand-quilted maple leaf quilt displayed on the lovely deacon's bench.  I've saved magazine pictures of maple leaf quilts for years, but it was her quilt which inspired me to get started.  If you've not yet visited Norma's blog, hurry on over.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Announcing the newest arrival. . .

 Yes folks, the moment you've been waiting for.

"Maple leaves en mass" makes its debut.

To celebrate . . .

Mom found some new dishes to decorate the Fall table.

Leaves are starting to change.  First frost is predicted for some time around October 15th.  We're getting ready!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .