New Pattern for June

Way back in January, I set a goal for myself to introduce a new pattern to you every month this year.

Well, I just managed to squeak this one in before the end of this month!

Here it is.... (drumroll please)

It's called "Harvest Dance" because I made it with all those gorgeous fall colours--

red, green, gold, orange, rust, brown--

which I just love!

Then I added some sunflowers and stars and berries with fusible appliqué.

The quilt measures 48" x 48", which isn't a huge project.

So, if you feel like making a quilt for fall, now would be the time to get started!

(Even though I don't like to think about summer being over, just yet!)

The pattern's available on my website, www.countryquilts.ca now so come on over!
And while you're there, check out the finished items I'm selling--
just click on the "Stuff for Sale" button on the left side of the page.

Suddenly, it's fall

Where did summer go?

 The grapes are ripe on the vines along our back porch.

 And I feel like creating a little fall project.

So I choose my favourite colours and make four of these 5" scrappy squares.

 Surround them with some star print fabric and add some fusible applique in one of the corners,

 And a second corner,

 And a third.

 Add the binding and voila!

A little mat for my fall table.

Happy fall everyone!

The Spice of Life

I love spending my days working on lots of different things.
This week, I started designing a quilt for fall.

Here's a sneak peek.

And, since we're celebrating Canada's 144th birthday
 this July 1st,

I made a couple of these,
thanks to my friend Kimberly's bunting tutorial on May 27th.

I also made some of these.

And just a few of these,

(my primitive version of the Maple Leaf,
found on Canada's flag).

I made them by sewing and stuffing the muslin shapes,

then painting them red.

When dry, I sanded the leaves, painted them
with coffee and cinnamon,
and tied them onto old bobbins with a bit of twine.

They'll be for sale at Country Lane Antiques in Fort Langley,

the birthplace of British Columbia, Canada,

about 30 minutes from where I live.
And finally, I made these "tipsy pots"!

Aren't they cool?

You can find directions here.

Enjoy your summer!