New place mats

 I had some blocks I got in a swap and just didn't know if I would like them in a quilt so made place mats and a table topper . I am still quilting on the topper but will have it finished soon. I also have one that will be a wall hanging..

Finished # 11 BOM

 This is the November block of the month from HGTV. Am anxious for #12 so I can put it all together. The blocks are 22 1/2 inches so don't think I will need any sashings- probably only a border or 2. I used lots of scraps.

Small finished project

 Haven't been in the sewing room very often but did get a small project finished. This table topper was a class taught at the COF retreat. I didn't get to take the class but snagged a pattern. Colors aren't the best but it was fun to do. Will probably do one for a gift before Christmas. Our Walmart has lots of fabric so am hoping to find some Christmas prints when I go there. Their quality is better and it did go up in price but I can't afford the quilt shop prices anymore.
  Weather here hasn't been too bad- no snow yet but maybe this week-end. Would rather it came here than go to the north east. Leaves are finally down and the yard is ready for moisture.

  Hope you are all getting your Christmas sewing finished. I need to get busy. Have you voted?? I did by absentee ballot. have a good day.

First snow ; (

October 25th and we have had about 1/2 in. of snow. It is almost gone now but it is a taste of a cold winter. Haven't been on my blog much since I came home from retreat. I was soo tired that it took a couple weeks to get my get up and go back. Then we had yard work to do-raking leaves and cleaning up the garden. We finished up on Tuesday and I even got the windows washed.

 Haven't been doing much sewing but did make a few pillowcases for charity. A furniture store in town donates beds and mattresses to needy families at Christmas. Local churches, extension clubs, quilters and others donate pillows, pillowcases, sheets , quilts and blankets so they have complete beds. Now I am going to get some serious sewing done- I hope. Hope you all are having a good fall season.

Swedish or Huck weaving

I learned how to do Swedish weaving at the retreat also. I think it is addicting so I will be doing more. I either have to fray the ends or hem it. It is like embroidery- something to keep your hands busy while watching TV. Hope you all are having a good day. Nice here this am- supposed to get into the 60's and no sign of snow. We are hoping for rain this weekend.

Row Robin

  I showed you my row robin when I finished the first row. Now it has been around the country with a different quilter doing every row. I got it back at the Circle of Friends retreat and love it . It turned out so pretty. Can't wait to get it quilted for the holiday season.

Home again

Went to the COF retreat in Branson- What an amazing bunch of quilters. Enjoyed every minute and met so many nice quilters. Hope you will all be able to attend at least once. The next retreat is in Penn. and they are taking sign-ups already Just go to the HGTV quilters forum. To see pictures go here Hope it works
http://boards.hgtv.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5894011632/m/1313962367