Fall is in the air....well, not quite.

 To my fellow Floridians, can ya feel it?  No...me neither.  Yet, despite Florida's infamously humid tropical climate, I can't help but get excited about the eventual cooler weather (I didn't say cold...cool is all we can hope for).  So, in admittedly uncontrollable impatience of this upcoming season, here is a wall-hanging quilt to bring on the spirit of Fall.  It's in mid-creation; all that is left to do is the backing, quilting, and binding.  Makes you crave some pumpkin pie and apple cider, am I right?

     

   I apologize for the annoying blurry-ness of this photo.  IPhones are not the most suitable cameras. Windows Picture Gallery was used in editing to make the colors pop out a little better.


*Pattern by:
     Jensen, Lynette.  "The Thimbleberries Guide for Weekend Quilters."       Emmaus, PA: Rodale Home and Garden Books.  1999. Print. 

Just 'cause

Just thought I'd post this little snapshot I took.  This bit of needlepoint is for another small project.  Admittedly, I did a little "photo-shopping" to bring out the colors and added the flower for effect.  Kinda cute, though, right?

Rivers Family Bible Verse Quilt -- Complete!!

"A Mother's Pendant"

And there it is!  The Rivers Family Bible Verse Quilt, begun in Spring of 2011, is finally finished.    

Thank you to my family who helped hang it up.  Thank you to my mom for helping choose colors -- especially the navy blue binding that absolutely, without question made this creation come together.  And most of all, thank you, God, for giving me this gift -- a mind for art, hands to create, and patience to see it through.  "Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things.  In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.  Now, my God, I give thanks, and praise your glorious name."  (1st Chronicles 29:12-13).  

....and my friend, Pippin, is also happy to see me out of the sewing room. :0)

In honor of those fallen on September 11, 2001:  

May we never forget.

Heart Tote Bag

I think my very first attempt with this pattern was a surprising success!  With these colors, this little bag can go with almost anything at any time.  I followed a few techniques and various patterns but the primary pattern  I used resulted in a quite satisfactory size bag.  Woo hoo!