A school of fishies.

 I had so much fun topstitching this quilt for Clair.  

Water and a few starfish are fun but adding the smiling fish made me smile with every one. Ha Ha!

And what could have been more perfect than a school of fish swimming around the border.

Don't they look happy.

A perfect quilt for hanging out at the beach, lounging on a lawn chair or just a smile as you sip cocoa and watch the snow fall.  

And it really can't help but make you smile.

 

Japanese Geisha's

 Included in the October Bos was a number of purse forms that Pauline ask me to topstitch..  They are beautiful.

A few I was able to put onto one backing with this way to cute wall hanging. 

Look at the beautiful paper piecing.

I decided to keep it simple and to try to show off the perfect little Geisha Girls.  But of course not being fond of a lot of meandering a few dragonflies just had to be added.

See the dragonflies?

But now to show off the little bag quilts. (I'll have to have Pauline send me a photo of them when they are finished).

Ginkgo leaves.

Ginkgo medallion.

Cute little lantern with simple grid and heart flower.

Cherry Blossoms.

Flowers.

Cherry blossoms.

The remainder of the bags were partially done by Pauline so I just had to add a few lines and couldn't resist adding a few Japanese words.

Just needed a bit of stitching in the ditch.  Pauline did the
hand stitching, something she finds difficult doing anymore.

Peace

Happiness. 

Ginkgo leaves.

Hand stitched.

As you can tell it was a wonderful October box and once again I really enjoy the surprises that come with ever package Pauline sends.  Don't forget to check out Novembers Box....working on right now!!

Octobers Box

 Since Pauline moved and has  beautiful new sewing room she has been a quilting feend! 

All on one back!!

These were just a few of the wonderful quilts Pauline sent.  I absolutely loved the christmas tree and so she sent me the pattern.  It will be the perfect solution for the kitty problem.  Hang it on the wall and stack the presents under.

Christmas tree size at
27" x 77"

No more knocked over trees, or dingle balls all over the place.  A brilliant idea.

Ready for Christmas!

As well as the tall wall hanger she included a wonderful smaller table mat and this beautiful table runner.

Candle mat

Perfect for Christmas or a daily boost of color.

A fun little wall hanger.  I remember topstitching another like this a few years ago??

I just had to add this very cute photo of a circle mat that Pauline had me make for a girl friend of hers. Of course it had nothing to do will Sammy's approval.   

Christmas Gnomes

 In preparation for Christmas, Clair brought me 2 kids quilts on one back that she made for her nephews.

They are so adorable. Made in flannel with a flannel back are going to be very cosy. Which kids just love.

Topstitching in a light grey thread the snowflakes are big, bold and beautiful.  Way too much fun as well!

Aren't they ever so cute.

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The plaid flannel was a wonderful find for Clair, a queen size sheet that matched perfectly.  And big enough for the 2 kids quilts to be topstitched side by side saving Clair a few Christmas penny's.

 

Snowflake Quilt

 Thanks to Rosa sending me the Snowflake Mystery Group on facebook, I now have this beautiful,bold, and very black snowflake to hang up for the holiday season.

Made with a jelly roll and a few yards of black fabric, not knowing what to expect until the end, and having fun along the way.  

Not sure adding a flower in the center was in the snowflake design, but it tickled my fancy and especially looked great in the dark purple thread.  

Hump and bumping my way out from the center was more in tune with the crystal formations of a snowflake but best of all, I love the loops and stars meandering all over the bckground.

Name tag on the back.

Then a scrappy binding and a very cool name tag (thanks again Tracy) for the back and only a few more days until decorating in time for Christmas.  

The countdown has started so time to think about bringing in your quilts in time for the holidays.  Seriously Pinned will be closing from December 22, 2020 to January 4, 2021.

Muriel's Hunter Star

 Muriel's Hunter Star really shines.  It is stunning!

I like how she did not add a border to the quilt as the beautiful fabrics chosen needed no framing.

A mixture of ruler work to accent the stars and a medium mender of leaves surrounding them, made them standout.

Using a buttermilk colored thread matched the quilt perfectly. 

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A beautiful quilt to topstitch, and just look at that back.

Number 3 - Fans

 The last quilt in Florence's stack is a gorgeous fan quilt that just shouted " show me off".

I had a lot of fun topstitching this quilt.  Echoing around the fans and creating matching fan 'bones' throughout.

The finished look was meant to really show off the fans and make all Florence's hand applique stand out.

Traditional drop pattern on the borders.

Florence loves white on white.  Using white thread places the topstitching into the background and really makes the colors of the fans pop.

Once again a back you just love to show off!!