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

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