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School Days

Is it wrong that I still get a little lump in my throat and have to hold back the tears whenever I drop him off at school?  Its been over a week - you'd think I'd get use to it, especially because he loves it.  But its still so hard to just leave him each day.  I'm so grateful that he loves it and is having fun.  I've got to get over my own issues and insecurities for him - and just let him live his life and realize this is the first step to growing up.  Who knew it would pull on my heart so much?

Mini Star Fall Quilt

I know, I know - 3 days in a row and yet another star table runner.  The difference here is I used the scraps from the star points from the Big Star Table Runner - to get my star points for this one.  Like I said - I'm trying to use every ounce of fabric!

I like the size of this runner - and the simplicity of the border.  Measures 13 x 25 so a bit smaller than the larger ones - this is just the size I need for my Halloween runner.

The back is from my stash also - Harvest Home which was an older Moda line.  The border and binding I did buy recently - but everything else came from the stash.

This was a fun pattern variation from the larger version.  I'm on a table runner kick!

Halloween Star Table Runner

I warned you I was on a star kick....  my version of the Halloween Star Table Runner.  What I like about this runner is that the stars are fairly simple in the fabrics that were used - which I think pulls the eye towards the border, which is fun and festive.

I had fun quilting spider webs in the star centers on this one.  I LOVE how they turned out.

I did a little loop and pumpkin quilting in the border - such a fun and festive table runner.  I was thinking about keeping it - but I think I need a little bit smaller one for my island - so that will be my next project I start!  This one finishes 24 x 48 and is currently for sale in my etsy store.

Jake is loving these candy corns - I'm lucky there was any left for this picture!

Big Fall Stars Table Runner

I think I'm on a star kick.  Star table runners, star quilts, buggy barn stars, I can't get enough of stars.  This is the first star table runner I whipped out this season - and there will be many more to follow.  I love this pattern, and love these fabrics.   

What I love most is that I used everything from my stash - these were some of the first fabrics I ever bought!  I love when I can say a project was made 100% with STASHED fabric!!!

Practiced my custom quilting designs using a leaf pattern for the border and doing some stars and free hand in the middle.  The solid backing shows off the quilting pretty well.

I had so much fun making this quilt - I had to make a few more.  I'm liking how this design is turning out.  

Fandango Easy Table Runner

I've recently decided that I'm trying to use every ounce of fabric I can.  So as I cut the Turning 20 fabrics for Whit's quilt I took all the left over pieces and cut them into strips or squares.

With the strips I made this little runner.  I have to say I love how cute and little it is - and perfect for a little end table or coffee table.  I think I may have to find some more scraps to make me another one - cause this one has a home - Whit has a friend she wanted to give it to.  This is a fun quick project that I'll have to keep in mind next time I need a quick gift!

Labor Day Events

I love the first week in September.  The air feels a little cooler especially in the morning and evenings, school is back on, the leaves even start to see a little color in them - by far, fall is my favorite time of year.  This weekend has been full of events.

I took Friday off and stayed downstairs in my quilting room all day.  It was so much fun to get caught up as my machine has been in the shop.  The kids didn't even know I was here until 3pm!  I got a few quilts quilted, a block or two completed - and Whit's turning 20 blocks are sewn and ready to be put in rows.  I'd say pretty eventful!

Saturday we have a little swim party with Jason and Whitney which was tons of fun.  The kids love it when Uncle Fun comes to play.  We laid in the sun and relaxed.  Mike and I even watched a movie last night - we haven't done that in ages!

Today I started getting all the fall decor out - I love transforming my house with Tribute to Fall as we call it in my family.  I'm even getting out the Halloween decor early - (is it too early?) but my kids are so excited I thought why not?  Can't wait to get it all done tomorrow.

I'll be sharing some pics of finished projects over the next few days so I can add them to my side bar of completed projects.  I love making that list longer!  Go check it out.  Hope you're all having a great long weekend.