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Above average temperatures for several weeks and then suddenly it was cold and windy. I guess it is an indication to stay indoors and sew :-D

Should you need a new pattern, Fireworks is now available in my Etsy Shop as a standalone pattern. You can get it at a discount of 25% for one week.

Fireworks

Fireworks is a simple pattern that requires no special rulers/templates and is NOT paper-pieced, making it suitable for all skill levels. 

Brightness

Walking Foot Quilting

Thank you, Paul

I used Island Batik ...

Today, we are thankful for so many things, and all of you are on that list! This community is just as special to us as it is to you, and if you are someone who has ever commented on a post, asked a question, ordered from us, or you just pop in to read our posts, thank you for adding your creativity and joy to the community. We look forward to spending many more Thanksgiving days with you, and we hope you have fun celebrating everything you’re thankful for!

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This week, as we pause to reflect on the blessings in our lives, I hope that everyone is spending the holiday in a manner that is joyful, with people they love. I am aware of a fellow blogger that lost her husband suddenly without warning last week. Even though she lives in a country that doesn’t celebrate Thanksgiving, it is still a hard time of year with the holidays to come. Another blogger buddy has opted not to go see her extended family as gatherings have become contentious with disagreements rather than celebrations of togetherness. Holiday stress of entertaining ...

This is the week I usually begin planning for our meals for Thanksgiving weekend. Not only do we need the full meal for the holiday, I like to do something different for the Wednesday night meal, and make plans for the leftovers. Last week, our local Publix put frozen turkeys on sale for 39-cents a pound, so I ran over to get two of the smaller 8-pound ones before they sold out of the little ones. I like turkey a lot, but 8 pounds is more than plenty for two people with leftover creativity. The second one I’ll save ...

Welcome to the first installment of a two-part blog series where we will be making two fun projects using Lori Holt’s Pumpkin Paper and 5″ Crazy Paper to spruce up your fall table. In Part 1, spend a cozy autumn afternoon cooking up a pair of quick Pumpkin Trivets. Then, come back to the blog on Saturday the 23rd to piece a Crazy Cute Pumpkin Table Runner with us.

1. Gather Your Supplies

Lori Holt’s Quilt Papers are deliciously scrappy, and one Layer Cake is all you need to make these Pumpkin Trivets and the matching Crazy Cute ...

Setting a lovely table in anticipation of an upcoming holiday is always a fun activity. While football games were on the TV last Sunday, My Sweet Babboo brought up the heavy turkey bin and special Thanksgiving linens and I had a playful time arranging the pub table for the holiday. I try to make this holiday table just a little different every year, but still utilizing what I already have.

This year, I wanted the table to be full of color. So, I began by spreading out my deep red tablecloth, and put the Turkey Talk placemats on top with ...

So much to catch up on today! Get comfortable and enjoy a long and picture heavy post. Cooler weather is supposed to come in this week, and I am hoping for more seasonal temperatures, but where has the month gone?! It is turkey time around here, the wild kind. These guys have nothing to worry about from us this week, though. They know me, and come running when I step out to scatter some sunflower seeds for them.

It is always a delight to see the wildlife.

A predicted freeze last week prompted me to pull the more tender perennials ...

It’s turkey time! My favorite day of the year is Thanksgiving. I love the food, the holiday spirit, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the football, making calls to friends, and all the anticipation of the holidays to come. Central to our celebration is a good meal, served with gratitude for all we have. Setting a beautiful festive table is part of the fun. This year, my Turkey Time Tablescape has 24 turkeys!

During my annual October event, Autumn Jubilee, we made some fun placemats using a fabric that featured large turkeys. See that post on Turkey Talk Placemats ...

We have been busy here in NC and the time is just flying by! . Chris and I packed up the truck and sent him back to MI for a week or so.  He will be flying to Phoenix for a week for a church retreat then driving back here to finish out the year.  So let's catch up. We were driving and I spied 2 huge cotton fields.  I have never seen them in person and it was so beautiful.  Fabric seeds as it

Four days of mild weather (as high as 58) and sunshine = four afternoon walks. We'll have another this afternoon.  

(Three forest preserves -- Rollins Savanna, Lyons Woods, Van Patten Woods -- and Hosah Park along the lakefront.)  

The path really rocked on Thanksgiving Day.  Once I started seeing the painted stones I kept seeing them -- 18. There were probably a few that I missed. 

We enjoyed our traditional favorites at our just-us dinner.    The pie is made from the Halloween pumpkins.  The cranberry relish is Mama Stamberg's from NPR.   It's an acquired taste that we acquired long ago. 

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It’s my favorite day of the year! From the aroma of delicious food cooking all day, parades and football on TV, to connecting with friends and spending the day with My Sweet Babboo, it is the best day of the year. Often, my birthday falls during the holiday weekend, so sometimes there is cake, too. In the quiet of the morning, I like to remember all the things I am grateful for – health and family, friends and faithful readers like you, our home in the mountains, food on the table, and time to enjoy it all in safety and ...

I got my Thanksgiving cards done on time this year, whoopee! In a fit of stamping frenzy, I made a bunch one morning. Sometimes the inspiration is just there, and with the pretty new papers I got from Impression Obsession, and a score at a private sale, I had plenty. I got out some leafy prints, fall colors, stamps and inks.

I began with one of my favorite designs, a dark strip on the left with a large print offset to the side.

A strip of contrasting color paper is added to the bottom, with a seasonal sentiment.

It needed ...

Gobble Gobble Gobble!  The turkeys in these charming quilt patterns are happy that they are not being served for Thanksgiving!  They will, however, look great displayed on the wall or somewhere else.  All of these patterns are pdfs and they can be purchased over on Etsy.

1. This fun turkey pillow pattern will look terrific in any room.
2. Tom Turkey stands proudly between his bunny and duck friends in this cute design.
3. Scraps are what this beautiful turkey quilt pattern is all about.
4. Here’s a fun and scrappy pixelated turkey design.
5. This turkey quilt block pattern is pretty and would ...

Have you recently made a fall or Thanksgiving quilt top but just can’t decide how to quilt it?  Just take a look at this adorable design by Lori Kennedy for Bernina.

This tutorial takes you through the design, step-by-step so you should not have any problems.  Wouldn’t this be perfect for an autumn themed quilt?  I think so.

Designed for an intermediate sewer, it takes some time to learn, but once you have, imagine how cute it will be.

Lori and Bernina always have the most informative and helpful tutorials and this one is no exception.

Click here ...

On this last day of November, I am thinking about how quickly the month buzzed by and how busy it was. Lots of work on the house was accomplished and just a bit of sewing. Such is life.

Earlier I made this pair of pants. They are really, really comfortable and I am quite happy with them. I used Simplicity 2369 to make these stretch knit, wide legged pants.

After making the pants, I was browsing in a shop downtown. I ...

We love the tang/sweet/onion taste of Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish .  

I always make a loaf (or two) of cranberry bread using the recipe from Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende and Harry Devlin. The well-used photocopy dates from the 1970's when ...