Thursday, October 26, 2017

The Kittens Quilt.....Piecing the Blocks


This is what the Thread Shed looks like today:



Just out the window is the red barn,

that is where the bottle calves live...





Number 25 the orphan calf on the right

The dairy calf is on the left

I have been bottle feeding these guys for 
5 months now.

I watch them while I sew, 
they are good company.




I am piecing The Kittens Quilt

Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman


I rarely work from a pattern these days...

so I am a bit rusty following directions....eeek!











This is the color story I am working from...

Bright and Cheerful











Kitten cut out and ready to piece...





Kitten block pieced





With so many tiny pieces,

I set up an ironing station close by...





Vintage Travel Iron

General Electric Sew and Press






























It is just like riding a bike...

the precision cutting and piecing skills 

are coming back to me.

20 Kitten Blocks Done.

10 more to go.


More To Come!



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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn Kessi

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Wonder Clip Bowls...


These one way zip bags have been 

calling to me...


The zipper allows the bag to remain wide

open so you can easily grab your wonder clips!


Joan Hawley does an excellent job of

walking you through the zipper process...





They are perfect for storing Wonder Clips!

The one of the left looks like a pea pod.

The one on the right is 

square and flatter (my favorite).

They easily store away with your sewing supplies.


I have a pile of them made for gift giving

to my quilting sisters......FUN!




A walk through the yard today:


The Red Maple Tree in the front yard

is truly glorious in the autumn...


Click images to enlarge!




I press these leaves each year and use them for 

jello printing, stamping, sun printing, etc.











The hydrangea are also putting on a show:


They turn a dusty purple color in the fall...






The leaves are really showing off!












Autumn hydrangea love!





These beauties won't be around for much longer,

so I try to get out and enjoy them every day!




As Always, you are welcome to use my

photography in your personal art work...



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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn Kessi

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Autumn in Western Oregon



Autumn has arrived here in

Western Oregon


Here is a bit of color from the back yard...


CLICK to Enlarge


Bees are Buzzing...





Dinner Plate Dahlia





Dinner Plate Dahlia





Dinner Plate Dahlia



Color from the Grape Arbor:

























































Chinese Lanterns...









As Always, you are welcome to use my

photography in your personal art work...



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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn Kessi