Falling leaves..... everywhere

 

Yup. It's that time of year. The leaves are turning and falling to the ground. 

I love the crunchy sound  when walking through them.

I have been stitching up a few leaves too. From the mystery quilt along  from the fat quarter quilt shop to the leaf mug rugs to give to the kids at Halloween with the treats.

I have been busy working in quilts for Victoria quilts Canada and trying to catch up on some of my own. 

Today has been a baking day pies and  buns are cooling now to bake a cake I thought would be tasty and go and get a few more groceries for the holiday weekend. 

As the weekend approaches I reflect a little on the many people and things in my life that I am thankful  for.  Thank you for stopping by my blog this weekend, I'm thankful for you too.

From our house to yours 

Happy Thanksgiving 

Fall over night

 Last week we had a heat wave that ended over night. And this morning there was frost on the garage rooftop. I hope we still get some warmer days as summer winds down a fall shows up. 

The garden is producing some tasty meals . And  some for canning.

I did get started on a fall themed quilt along. It's with the fat quarter shop on line.

Here are the first 2 weeks. Stars and leaves. I'm using fabrics I have on hand. They do offer a kit for this project as well. I believe it is a larger wall hanging quilt. 

Next week we will get our Sit and Stitch going. We sew, knitting, crochet and more. Enjoying each other's company and talents.  We have time to chat more over lunch to, a good time for all.

And we will be having a fall market at the seniors center.  All the tables have been booked sew it should be a good day for everyone.

I can hardly believe it's been 4 months since I posted last. Time flys. I've taken classes ,had the Spirit of Manitou Studio Trail, time at the lake camping and fishing. Visiting family and a childhood friend.  I even found time to sew .... at least a little.I hope you all had a fun and busy summer to.

Take care.

In stitches Annette 

A finish and a half

 

It feels sew good to get a project done. Sew I'm happy to say that I have my Tea leaves table runners done. The only tricky part was folding the bias binding to create  a point on the tip.

Here's  my half finish 

And progress on the second sock.

I have been busy filling this  box with  Victoria quilts . I finish the tops making them quilts that go out as people request for loved ones going through cancer. They wrap them in a warm loving hug. 

For The Spirit of Manitou Studio Trail,  we are putting together a limited number of gift bags with information and maybe a discount from different participants as well as small samples from some of our creators.  

Sew, I'm busy working on fiber bookmarks for the bags.

Sew I'll stay...in stitches 

Annette 

Just a fun classroom

 Well all those who wanted to test out the pattern are just working away. Sew nice to see everyone enjoying what they are working on.

Even one finish. 

Way to go Darlene 

Sew now a few edits to the pattern and it's ready for teaching others.

I have been working on some Victoria Quilts  quilts.  Finishing them up with free motion quilting,  binding and labels.  Then wash them up sew that they are ready to give a warm hug when needed.

Stitching on a few projects for the artisans trial this summer as well as a craft market next month.

I did complete a Quilt of Comfort for out funeral home. This is what I  call it. It is navy and burgundy in color.

And for me , I  have a couple  BOM'S that I  am trying to keep caught up with.

We had another winter storm  last week ... more moisture for the fields. But we are sew ready for spring and the melting that is starting to happen. 

In stitches 

Annette 

Teaching again

 I have made a few project bags for my friends and have been asked for a pattern.  I have dragged my heals in getting this done but I finally made up a pattern.

Our Sit n Stitch  ladies that want one have started construction on thier very own projects bags. Testing out my pattern. Having the ladies test it will help me make some last changes to the pattern.  We are working on them over a couple classes as everyone sews and works at different speeds.  I want the ladies to enjoy the process sew we are not rushing through it and working on it in class sew i can give a hand when needed. 

And we have more tea cozies

It has been great to see everyone's creative minds at work. Whether altering a pattern or using family treasures in creating tea cozies. 

In stitches Annette 

Day 2 in the classroom

 We were all pretty focused on our projects . Out of the 6 students in class 4 were doing paper piecing. Each a different pattern just to keep our teacher on her toes.

My pattern was for table runners in a leaf shape. Susan was doing leaf place mats . Sherry had a older pattern with a star burst and cat tails, which is going to be gorgeous, and Rosemarie was doing a runner that Michelle had designed. I didn't get photos of the other ladies as I didn't want to disturb them as they worked. Here are some of my progress.  And one with Susan and I with finished pieces just needing the papers removed and our teacher.

I want to say Thank you to Michelle from the MiMa Country Quilt shop for such a lovely week as well as her staff who helped in many ways. As well as having the giveaway of this retreat that Susan won. I know we will return either for a sewing get away or shopping. 

And thank you to our fellow students, our enjoyable week in the classroom wouldn't have been the same without you all. 

In stitches 

Annette 

Let the paper piecing begin

 As soon as we arrived in Duck Lake we stopped by the shop and classroom.  We took our machines in and had a visit with  Michelle the shop owner and our teacher. 

Michelle is a certified teacher in paper piecing through Judy Niemeyer and her designs. She has a lovely  selection of patterns and a huge  selection of batik fabrics to work with. And i shouldn't forget to mention the samples that are hanging through out the shop. 

Once we settled into our sewing spots we headed off to the hideaway where we would be sleeping and having our breakfast. The hideaway used to be a convent but has been remodeled to have new life as a bed and breakfast as well as a home.

The rooms were great. Susan and I shared a room with 2 queen size beds and a bathroom. The others also had queen beds and 2 shared bathrooms.  4 of us stayed at the hideaway.  

Boy there was a nice selection for breakfast,  fresh fruit, all types of yogurt  bread for toast and at least 5 types of breakfast cereal.

Wednesday morning we were early and after breakfast off to class. We started at 830 am and went until 8 at night. We were served such tasty meals for lunch and supper at the shop in the lunch and snack room just off of the classroom. 

In the classroom my spot is right next to my sewing buddy and good friend Susan. 

In stitches 

Annette