Finishing Projects

As much as I love starting new projects it's always full filling to finish them.  I've wanted to make these snowflake squares for years.  I only made four but they are joined and almost finished the front of a cushion cover.  

And speaking of finishing, I've finished my quilt I started in June.  Binding process finished

yesterday with ample binding left over.  I'm happy with how it turned out.  

 I made this for our niece in mind, I'm sure she'll love the colors.

Last weekend I made my first fabric pumpkin. 

Fall is here and I love watching the changes in the trees. Here are a few of my

faves from our neighborhood. Both now are nearly all red leaves.

My girl covered with mini crochet blanket.

Happy Sunday!!!

Welcome Fall

It's officially Fall here and the pumpkins are starting to come out.  I've been going to a few yards sales lately and have found some great craft supplies.  I found a skein of orange yarn which of 

course I have started to make pumpkins with.  And one yard sale was a gold mine for

sewing supplies.

The first week of Sept I had off for vacation.  I had been wanting to make this Ultimate 

Wallet by So Sew Easy.  There is a PDF pattern as well as her You Tube tutorial. 

I made some alterations after to keep my cards in place.

I also started and finished the quilting on this blanket.  Nothing special as far as the quilting 

pattern, just stitch in the ditch. Now I just have to do the binding.  Not my favourite process.

I ordered some Halloween fabrics an found this pattern by Fort Worth Fabric Studio and

nearly finished it yesterday.  I just have to finish the binding.

I made a puffier cushion for the Cat bed, I think she likes it.

Happy Weekend all!

Unexpected Turns

Happy fall.  These are my few projects I've done recently for fall.

 

I've done a bit of knitting here and there.

Honey and I went on a day trip to an Antique/Flea market place.  We only had 2 hours to browse and when they announced they were closing, there still was another floor to see.

I got a doily and a vintage Vernor's pop bottle.  Vernors was a ginger ale produced in Detroit.

 And a few pics of the kitties.  

And on a sad note, my father passed away on Monday after almost 10 years with Alzheimer's / Dimentia.  There were trying times in the early stages trying to help my parent's who didn't want help or refused to believe there was anything wrong. My mother had a stroke during the early stages of his Alzheimer's so she wasn't able to pick up on the signs. 

It's sad to see your parent deteriorate both physically and mentally. I know he wouldn't have 

wanted to live like that and was a good thing it happened fairly quickly at the end. 

I know he's at peace now.

RIP Daddy.

Hello October

Another month gone and into the season I love.  Fall is a gorgeous time of year.  The best part is watching the trees change and of course cooler temperatures.  

I did finish my first knit hat last weekend. With a slight mistake, you may see below, I will chalk it up to experience.  I still have to add a pom pom of course.

This week I've been making little pumpkins.  I love this pattern as it gives the texture of the ridges in pumpkins skin.  Pattern is from Planet June. This next one I'm working on I'm using two shades of orange.  This is a great stash buster to use up orange for sure.

A co-worker had come back from China last week on his first visit there ever.

I told him I love Hello Kitty and he brought these items back.  Tin of yummy chocolates and this gumby like pot holder.  Arms bend to hold a towel etc.

Anyway, happy weekend all!