A lot of work has been happening over the past few weeks at our cottage. One bedroom that had dark panelling was transformed with a couple coats of white paint. A new floor was also installed. What a change. Plus the outside of our cottage went from beige to Wedgwood Blue. Sorry no photos, but we are happy with the changes.
While driving to and fro from home to the cottage, the fall foliage showed us its' glory. This section of the gravel road to our cottage is mostly yellows. Other sections are beautiful reds and oranges but we didn't stop to take photos of those trees. We didn't want to linger on the roads too long as it is hunting season and we weren't wearing orange vests.
Here is my latest finish! Whooohooo ....
The breeze was blowing and I had to quickly take my photos as the quilt danced in the breeze.
I started making hourglass blocks in October 2020 during a sew along with Cluck Cluck Sew. All my blocks were made using charm squares. Yippee ..... that stash was greatly reduced along the way!
Then, I started playing with EQ7 to see what interesting design I could come up with to use all those hourglass blocks and viola "Wheels on the Cart" was born.
Started: October 2020
Top finished: January 2021
Quilt finished: October 2021
Quilt size: 74-1/2" x 93-1/2" (top size before quilting, washing and drying: 76-1/4" x 94-3/4")
Batting: Hobbs poly on a roll
Machine quilted by: Kathy Wareham
Another quilt is done and the top was finished during the start of a long covid lock-down! What can I say except how happy I am to have this quilt finished and ready to enjoy this winter.
This past weekend was Thanksgiving here in Canada. This year, it was decided to spend the holiday at our cottage. It has been over 25 yrs. since we last did that. The weather was perfect and the temperature was warm and that is something we haven't seen in many years. The younger generation hit the trails and roads on their atv's and what fun they had.
Cherish your day, cherish your life!
9 comments:
Congratulations on a beautiful finish.
Love the cottage pictures. We were up near Haliburton a week ago and the colours were stunning. Here in the London On area we only have a touch of colour so far.
Beautiful fall colours, in time for Thanksgiving. Ah, memories...... Love the cedar tree and yes, it's a great spot to hang a quilt - and what a quilt, well done on the finish!
Your quilt is simply gorgeous! Lovely colors and a beautifully balanced design!
Beautiful finish on the newest quilt. Enjoy!
Beautiful finish! Love the colours you chose for the border and sashing. It highlights without competing with the hourglass blocks and the wheels, beautifully. I love your cedar tree as well. Wonderful that you could spend some time with family. (Happy Thanksgiving. Much to be Thankful for.)
Autumn is such a beautiful time of the year. Your Wheels on the Cart quilt is fabulous. All those colors and fabrics having fun together. Well done.
Your hourglass quilt is beautifull, I love the design with the bands with stars/wheels
What a gorgeous finish! It looks great hanging on that wonderful tree. Happy Belated Thanksgiving!
wheels on the cart is gorgeous and what a wonderful setting!! Wasn't it great to get together for Thanksgiving. We really enjoyed seeing the family. And hasn't October been wonderful with all the warm weather. Some of my flowers have rebloomed and I don't know if that will hurt them for next spring or not but it sure is pretty.
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