Here in Seattle we are still having sunny days and warm afternoons.
But I can tell that the season is getting ready to change. There’s a certain feeling in the air, the way the light falls through the windows. My morning walk calls for a light jacket now. I love the Fall - it’s my favorite time of the year. Here in the Northwest we anticipate the leaves changing colors and more rainy days. I enjoy the colors of Fall, the delicious comfort foods, wearing sweaters, and chilly nights with blankets on the bed.
A few months ago I joined the Etsy Quiltsy Street Team. The Quiltsy Team is a group of Etsy sellers who enjoy quilting, sharing their ideas and knowledge and selling their handiwork. Right now I have two mini art quilts in my shop, which you can see *here*. Today I’d like to introduce you to a few of my fellow Quiltsy Team members and show you examples of their wonderful creations.
Did you know….?
* The technique of quilting dates back to ancient Egypt, and may be even older than that.
* A quilt made of a solid piece of fabric is called a “Whole Cloth” quilt.
The textures and patterns made by the quilting stitches are the decoration of the whole cloth quilt.
* The Log Cabin pattern consists of strips of fabric (which represent logs) sewn around a square center. Traditionally, this center square was red to symbolize the warm fire on the hearth of the cabin.
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Here is a great example of the beautiful colors of Fall, in this wall hanging created by Doodlebugquilts.
“Quilted Fall Leaves Wall Hanging”.
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I love to cook for family and friends this time of year.
Wouldn’t this look pretty decorating your dinner table?
This “Fall Tablerunner” was created by lmkquilts.
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Need a new bag to go with all of your Fall outfits?
Kimbuktu creates pretty pieced and quilted bags.
“Judie Black and White Quilted and Beaded Patchwork Bag”.
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This lovely pillow cover was created by Warmnfuzzies.
She made the top of this pillow completely by hand!
Wouldn’t this pillow look amazing on your favorite chair?
“Changing Seasons Hand-Sewn Cathedral Windows Pillow Cover”.
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After spending the summer out-and-about, Fall is all about gathering together again.
Nesting. Being with family and friends. Home.
Nelliej13 has created this beautiful heirloom lap quilt.
I think she sums up the spirit of home very nicely.
“Mary Engelbreit Tall Houses Quilt”.
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Enjoy your day!
Jenn : )
