Brendan and I have so many things to be thankful for: each other, our families, our jobs, and our beautiful house to name a few. This year we celebrated thanksgiving at home as a couple. It was wonderful.
the daisies are from Mom Sullivan
Posts Tagged ‘fall’
A Fall Walk
31
Oct
On Saturday Brendan and I took Duke for a walk on one of the many paths at McHenry Dam.
BLS, 10/29/11
Fall Apron
11
Oct
Over the weekend I sewed a fall apron.
The fabric is from Jo-Ann’s and I used a Simplicity pattern.
Tulip Block
05
Oct
I’ve attempted my first block from the Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt book.
I’m pretty pleased with my results. There are a few seams that don’t quite line up, and I’m not completely happy with my decision to use a different print for the center pinwheel instead of the same fabric for the background, but I’m fairly content with my first attempt. My plan is to make a few different blocks with a selection of Fall-esque fabrics that will become a tablerunner. Time will tell. . .
Love,
Tiff
P.S. Fabric: center feather print fabric came from Portage Lake Quilt Shop in the U.P.; cream “lace” print is a FQ from Jo-Ann’s; red is possibly from Jo-Ann’s and a remnant of the quilt made for my mom; orange “kaleidescope” is a FQ from Jo-Ann’s
Apple Picking
04
Oct
On Sunday I went apple picking for the first time. Brendan and I stopped at an orchard after church and picked a peck of red and golden delicious apples.
Basket Liner
01
Oct
Target had these cute little baskets for $2.50. The lining is a boring, cheap synthetic, so I decided to do some sewing.
Happy Fall, Y’all!
24
Sep
Our front porch was looking a little sad, especially after our neighbor put out fall flowers, a wreath, and even a scarecrow. After decorating the bank for fall, I was definitely in the mood to make my home festive, too. Thankfully Hobby Lobby and Michael’s had their fall decor items on sale.
I purchased the little pumpkins at Hobby Lobby along with a garland of fall leaves that I cut up for the wreath. The mums are from Mom Sullivan purchased through Lee’s school. And everything else is from Michael’s.
Pumpkin Farm
21
Oct
After Sunday’s Drive, Brendan and I went to the Somero family farm, owned by the in-laws of one of the daughters of Brendan’s boss. Each autumn, the farm is open to the public. There is an annual corn maze, a pumpkin catapult, bonfire, and pumpkins and gourds for sale.
