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| Mt. Rainier over the pumpkin patch. |
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| Corn Maze, there were rumors of a Sasquatch sighting in the maze. |
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| My grandson having a good time. |
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| Quilted basket/thread catcher close-up, free form quilted. |
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| The basket is 4" high, a rectangle, 3" x 2 1/4". |
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| Bottom view of my basket, my design. |
Hello from Renton, WA!
where it is raining and the leaves are turning gold and red.
We are visiting relatives and friends here, helping and sightseeing.
Monday was the big trip to the local Pumpkin Patch hosted by the Carpinito Brother's Farms, , very exciting. It was sunny that day. There were acres of pumpkins and local produce and a corn maze a couple of acres big. No we didn't go through the corn maze to see the Sasquatch.
My grandson had a terrific time and got to choose his favorite pumpkin.
I had a little play time so I made up a 'Quilted Basket/Thread Catcher' ;free form quilted.
About a month ago I was experimenting with free motion quilting and I had put together several 'quilt sandwiches' to practice on. I quilted all over and back and forth on those practice pieces. I was going to toss them but I realized that would be a waste. Those pieces had some great stitching and texture on them.
So that's when I decided to use them to make up some thread catcher/baskets. I'm also going to use them in needle cases, pin cushions and scissor fobs. They will have some embroidery on them too.
Something different for fun!
I'm linking up with Linda and Julie for Sew Stitch Snap Share. Thanks for the opportunity to share, Linda and Julie! Stop in for inspiration.
I'm linking up with Linda and Julie for Sew Stitch Snap Share. Thanks for the opportunity to share, Linda and Julie! Stop in for inspiration.
That's what's happening in the shire, where we are remembering to be thankful.
I hope you're having a good week.
I'll be by to visit.
Wow, I've never seen so many pumpkins!! I like the thread catcher, the fold back looks good for added strength.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the fall with all the beautiful colors k pumpkins etc. your thread catchers are awesome! Glad you didn't throw them out!
ReplyDeleteThanks Audrey, fall is wonderful!
DeleteGood idea for turning a practice piece into something fun and useful! (I'm filing that away...)
ReplyDeleteYour grandson certainly had a lot of choices for a favorite pumpkin. I'd still be out in that field dithering!
Pumpkin patches always remind me of Linus from Peanuts. I like your little baskets - great idea!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have pumpkin farms like that in New Zealand so always enjoy seeing photos of children and families enjoying them. I have never tried FMQ, so a little project seems like a great way to experiment. Thanks for linking to Sew, Stitch, SNAP, SHARE.
ReplyDeleteHalloween means the pumpkins are getting dear in Japan, and it is the right time to make pumpkin soup. It will be very expensive soup!
ReplyDeletePumpkin soup is delicious, I like to use butternut squash in soup too.
DeleteHealthy!
love pumpkin patches - so pretty with the mountains in the backdrop -- love pumpkin soup and all things pumpkin
ReplyDeleteA pumpkin field with mountains in the background - not a sight that's common, that's for sure. And to create thread catchers out of practice pieces - my idea of something good!
ReplyDeleteI like that you are using your practice pieces - very pretty and practical too. Pumpkin patches seem to very American somehow - and that is a great photo.
ReplyDeleteyour little man is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteI like that your thread catchers echo the pumpkins with their gold/orange thread. Great way to use practice pieces. Fun day with family in the pumpkin patch.
ReplyDeleteLove that your thread catcher has the orange colour of the pumpkins. What a great way to use your practice pieces. Love it!!
ReplyDelete-Soma