Mini Quilts

 I only got 3 mini quilts done so far.

This week has been a busy one.

I always use this pathway one.

The yellow lawn chairs below have azaleas around them.

In Saugatuck they always bloom superbly.

 I loved the comos in this photo they were down

the street from the red chairs. I found lots of

flowers and chairs in Douglas-Saugatuck

when we were there this fall. Life sure has a

way of moving faster than the speed of light.

The sun is finally coming out and I need to

take some photos of fall color before they fall.

Have a great day.

Chokecherry trees

 Finally our world is getting colored.

Change of leaves is late this year.

I love the coral color of the chokecherry.

 When the sun shines through they just glow.

Today I will work on some small quilts.

I need to get some in the mail by Monday.

Another great tree is this small oak on the fence

line. It turns the most luscious red. Today is very

rainy and a perfect day to spend in the studio.

Yesterday I did the yearly doctor check up and

went to Sam's to do some Christmas stocking shopping.

Glad that is over I have no resistance to stores

and usually come home with things I did not need.

It takes my husband about 3 seconds to spot them

too. Well off to the studio.

Have a good day.

Foilage added

Closing in on the finish line on this quilt.

Trees are now dressed with foliage.

Now just some final stitching  on the trees and done.

Yesterday was the day cool hand  Luke washed

my windows. So I took all the curtains down and

pulled up all the shades. Wow I remembered why

we moved here. The views are super, the light

superb. I sat in a chair by the 11 foot great room

window and just took in the morning view.

About 20 robins were taking their bath in the

koi pond just out the window. The sun was raising

higher and spotlighting the fall trees in the distance.

Every window in this house was placed to

take advantage of the views.

What a perfect day to have the windows washed.

Made me appreciate my home again.

I know I always threaten to downsize but

than I see my home in a better light with

all those windows to the trees and birds

and I am in love again.

Mini Quilts

 I blocked in 20 mini quilts so I have some to send

to the Ohio Craft Museum. They had sold most of

what I sent in September. But first I must finish

Dana's quilt. The series of mini quilts are from

photos taken on vacations in Sagatuck and Door

county. Two of my favorite places. I am going

to do a series of chair quilts. I loved the colorful

chairs I saw in Michigan and think they will make

nice art quilts.Than of course trees are always good.

 Even though the seasons winding down the pond

still has a fading glory. Fall colors are special.

 My husband told me we either have to close in the pond

 or have a new liner put in next spring. I think I

would miss it too much so I vote for a new liner.

Well I am off to the Studio. Have a great day.

Folliage comes next

 I decided that the catalpa tree should lean a bit.

A warm iron make short change of that.

Next I worked on the sumac.

Think I went overboard a bit will need to change

that in the morning. Started on the pine tree before

I remembered that I need to thread sketch the tree trunks.

First thing Monday I need to get this done.

 I think it is progressing fairly good.

I need to finish it though and get on with the

small quilts for the holiday shows.

I am spending a quiet Sunday with the family.

A beautiful sunny day with cool temps.

Our color has been disappointing so far this year.

The dry weather this summer has effected the color.

Cannot wait to get in the studio Monday morning.

Have a great day.