Hello, Friends!
Are you enjoying autumn as much as I am?
It makes me want to curl up with a new quilt,
for keeping cozy on these cool evenings.
I was stricken with All-Hallows-Eve fever
from the moment I discovered this beautiful fabric
from Fig Tree Quilts.
I first saw it used with the "Merry Christmas, Darling" quilt pattern
from Cotton Way, and it shot to the top of my must-make list.
I found this pattern to be extremely enjoyable to sew.
At first, I planned to stick with the color arrangement
shown on the pattern cover.
Pretty soon, though...a random design took over,
since I had orange, gray and black blocks
instead of the two-color palette.
I found it to be just as appealing, if not more so.
I think I love the all-black star best.
{It reminds me of a Halloween kitten.}
Before quilting, I pinned the quilt sandwich together with pins.
This part is not my favorite step in the process.
{Does anyone out there like making a quilt sandwich???}
The machine quilting process was much more fun!
I used a set of long wavy lines,
in the style of my sister of Susie's Sunroom.
The backing is a charming pumpkin colored floral print.
For the binding, I selected the orange peel print.
It complements both sides.
I don't ever mind stitching on the binding by hand,
because the big finish is worth it!
It's just scrumptious, when it's all rolled up, don't you agree?
If you enjoy sewing, I have a great resource for you to explore.
The website is called "Do You Sew?" and is fun for
anyone who sews, no matter your experience level.
Now I'm all set for the month of October.
How about you?
