Jungle Joy

Don't you just love Fall?

I have been working like a busy beaver this past week and now have 'Jungle Joy' quilted.

All that is needed is to put the label on, bind it then give it a quick wash.

This was a fun and quick project and I am very pleased with the results.

I did simple geometric quilting on this quilt. 

Lovin' the way the triangles turned out.

For the backing I used a piece of flannel that I had left over from my nephews quilt.

It was just the perfect size.

I wasn't blogging back when I made my nephews quilt so can't show you right now.

Perhaps one of these days I should I post on my former quilting life before blogging.

I love this piece of flannel!

And one last view.

Enjoy your weekend and all that it will bring!

I'm linking up with AmandaJean at Crazy Mom Quilts.

If you haven't checked out her blog, you should do yourself a favour and do so.

Shauna

Elephants Abound

What a busy week sewing I've had.

Last week Michelle posted this baby quilt along with the instructions.

Thank you!

I just had to try it and am happy that I did.

A friend of mine asked me if I could make her a baby quilt for her niece.

The couple doesn't know what they are having so neutral I needed to go.

 I think this fits the bill nicely.

I'm hoping that the aqua border works. 

I am second guessing myself.

I also can't seem to come up with a name for this quilt.

I've used the elephants before in a different baby quilt that I made called Elephant Walk.

Yesterday morning we had the most wonderful looking moon going down.

Somehow, the pictures never look as fantastic as it does in person.

It was still fairly dark so this as good as it gets.

 

On the long weekend in September I took a trip out to Radium to visit my mom and dad.

They have a trailer out there and it is a beautiful place to retreat to.

The weekend was lovely - good company, food and weather!!

You can see I was working hard,

or hardly working!!

I have decided that I like Fall.

I think Fall grounds us. 

It makes us look forward to the year ahead and sets our focus.

It's a time to prepare for Winter and think about what we want to accomplish.

I even find myself wandering through the bookstore and eyeing 

the neat pens, folders, and sticky notes.

Always was a sucker for those kinds of things.

Enjoy your weekend and all that it holds for you.

I am linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts who is hosting Finish it Up Fridays.

Shauna

A Quick Finish

 Made for a friend of mine . . . aren't these the most delicious fall colours?  

I am loving the way they turned out.

mmm . . . they match my new kitchen

This certainly has been a productive weekend. 

Guess I better go and clean my house now!

Shauna

Sweet

I just love making baby blankets!

They are quick, fast and can be a great way to try a new block out on.

This is one that I am currently putting together.

I think I will finish it off with a pink border and possibly the green polka dot for the binding.

 Again, this was a fun one that went together really fast.  I think in total it has taken me a weekend and a couple of evenings . . . but oh so cute!

I started with two 6 inch squares and sewed them right sides together.

Then you cut them diagonally from corner to corner both ways 

ending up with 4  half square triangles.

Then sew them together in a pin wheel.

Once they are all trimmed up, you will end up with a 7 inch squared pin wheel block.

On a different note, look at the beautiful place where I work.  

It has been so nice outside that I have been able to sit outside and eat my lunch

looking at the beautiful grounds.

I'm enjoying the Fall and getting back into a routine, how about you?

Shauna

Sashay

Here is my finished sashay scarf.  I think it turned out nice and I have gotten lots of compliments on it.

  

Love the changing of the seasons.  It has been a most spectacular show of colours this year - from reds to bright yellow.  It is just about done now.  The weather the last couple of days has been sunny but cool.  Each day that we get without snow or under 0 is a blessing. 

 

5 more sleeps and I'll be jetting my way to Mexico with my sister.  

Wow, I can hardly believe that we are actually doing this.  It has been a dream for a while and now it is becoming reality!  

Toes are all painted and ready to go!!