Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Thanksgiving Advent Calendar



I created this Thanksgiving Advent Calendar for a sewing swap on two peas. It is made of felt, muslin, stazon, and number stamps. It was time consuming but the final product was worth it. I first cut the squares out of fall colored felt. The squares are approximately 2 1/2 by 3. Then I stamped the numbers with stazon onto muslin. After that I cut the numbers out and sewed a leaf on each square. Then I zigzag stitched the numbers on the felt pockets. I laid out the felt pockets on the background and pinned them in place. Then I sewed and sewed and sewed until all the pockets were secure. Lastly I handcut the title and sewed it onto the background. Then I cut out a backing piece and rod pockets for the top. Since I was using felt I did not have to turn right sides together to put on the backing. I just sewed around the permimeter and placed the rod pockets in at the top.

I plan on using my calendar for thankful activities. For instance, one day I might say....We are thankful for our grandparents...Give them a call today and tell them you love them.

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Fall Stitchery


Here is a stitchery I did last year. I gave it to mom and she has it hanging up in her entryway. It looks aged this year but oh well...

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Fall Decor




Decided to clean out the garage last weekend so I went ahead and got out all of the FALL decor. I couldn't resist the urge to start sitting it out....So I did. I just love the color Orange. I think it's my favorite...A close second is blue. I found this cabinet at Nature's Express and fell in love with it. It fits perfectly in my breakfast area and I enjoy changing the decor with the season. I just got the Wagon Wheel a few months ago so I can't bear to put it up yet. I think it will have to come down at Christmas but for now it stays. It makes me happy.

Quilted/Pieced Table Centerpiece


My DH's grandmother made this for us about 5 years ago. I love it to this day. She is very talented sewer and quilter. She used to teach classes at a Quilt Shop near here. I just love the colors in this one. She made me a Christmas One too...but it's in storage right now. I'll post it come Christmas time.