Sunday, With Stitches!

"Do we need to go anywhere?" I asked as the rain pounded outside - forcing more leaves to the ground along with the persistent downpour.

"Nope.  We don't need to go anywhere, to do anything, Let's just be home." was the answer.

Oh goodness.  What is a person to do with a free Sunday?

I set an audio book to playing through my sound bar, and began to press and cut.

My Nearly Lemoyne blocks required strips of certain length to be able to cut out enough pieces for each block.

But guess what?  My border units need only half that length, so I was able to dig back into my mess of a 2 1/2'' strip drawer to see what short strips I could clear out.

I found one more strip of the Boo Crew monster neutral! Oh, happy day!

I'm looking at a few more days before I have enough of these units done and can add them to the quilt center, but I'm getting there.

And then there was that short segue into what could be done with that leftover length of Blossom Time border?

Let's just say that there could be something very Christmassy happening "behind the seams!"

Our weather station!

I admit it.  We are kind of geeky when it comes to weather info.  How much rain have we had with this last rain event?

2.94 inches as of this morning!

When I was taking pics of the station on the tall pole the comment of "I will get that pole painted - as soon as it stops raining!" made us both laugh.

It's not too early to start thinking of holiday gifts for your own weather geek.

You can find the Ambient Weather WS-2902C WiFi Smart Weather Station in the Personal Favorites category of the Quiltville Amazon Affiliate Store. 

(There is also a link to the Quiltville Amazon Affiliate Store in the right hand side bar of the blog - best viewed from a real computer as it doesn't show up on mobile devices.)

Some features:

• Allows you to monitor your home and backyard weather conditions with brilliant, easy-to-read LCD color display
• Wireless all-in-one integrated sensor array measures wind speed/direction, temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV and solar radiation.
• Supports both imperial and metric units of measure with calibration available
• Enhanced Wi-Fi connectability option that enables your station to transmit its data wirelessly to the world's largest personal weather station network
• Pole Mount and 3 x AAA batteries not included

Best furry friends!

Ivy's chin acne has not gone away, even after removing all plastic feed/water bowls and exchanging for either metal or glass.

She will be making a trip to the vet next week to have it checked out - this week is too full with run around stuff!  It's not serious, but she keeps scratching it and it could become infected.

Other things on the home front -

This info is for folks within my area of the NC/VA Highlands, coming from my friend Martha:

This month is National Domestic Violence awareness month.... many agencies are closing (Dobson NC, for example) due to budget shortfalls and yet there is an increase in the need for service. 

The agencies are needing support in the form of money and clothes for women and children.

Personally, I think a child's quilt would be lovely to share, too. 

Martha has been knitting hats and scarves for women and children all year to donate to Grace's Closet in Mt. Airy, NC which serves all of Yadkin Valley. YVEDDI family resource center.

I am on my way to Wallburg today to clean out my closet there, gathering donations of clothing, especially warm items for winter, including jackets, coats, sweaters and other winter gear.

Perhaps there is something local where YOU live that could use some items as we move ever closer to the holiday season?

Mary Ellen's Punkin Patch table runner!

"Here is my version of your Punkin Patch pattern. I made a long, narrow, stacked version as a banner for my mother's assisted living apartment door.

I try to make sure she has the best decorated door. She loves something handmade. The other residents tend to have cute placards from the dollar store. She's 97!"

I love this Mary Ellen!  Such a great way to share seasonal love with a quilt hanging!

Jan's Punkin Patch Quilt from String Frenzy!

Kitty Approved!

I really am loving seeing all of your autumn quilt shares!

Jan writes:

Hi Bonnie,
This is my second Pumpkin Patch I’ve made.  One for me last year and this one for my Granddaughter.  As you can see it is cat approved by her cat, Luna.  I used one grey for the background fabric.  Not scrappy like mine and I love them both.  Thanks again for the wonderful patterns and idea!  Jan 

Punkin Patch table runner pattern is available in the digital pattern section of the Quiltville Store for just $5.00 through the month of October! No coupon code needed.

My book String Frenzy contains the full sized Punkin Patch quilt pattern. 

Such a cute one block idea!

This is Hared's Appalachian Autumn mini!

She writes:

"So far I have just made one little leaf to display on a wire stand. I like to have 12" seasonal quilts to display in my home.  Will definitely be making a larger one! Thanks for a gorgeous pattern!"

I love the idea of being able to switch out small quilts with each month or season.  What a fun idea for even left over blocks!

Now we need to know where to find this little stand?

You will find the pattern for Appalachian Autumn in the Digital Patterns section of the Quiltville Store.

Do you have photos of Punkin Patch or Appalachian Autumn that you'd like to share?  Click the Envelope button found below my signature to email me.  Each circle has a link to my other social media channels.  Click away and you're there!

And with that - this girl is hitting the road, North Carolina bound.  I should be back by dinner time, but it is likely a day where no machine sewing happens - and who knows if I'll even feel like handwork tonight.

How about your Monday??

I thought we needed a little funny bone tickling for our week ahead -

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Vintage quilt now residing at Quiltville Inn-a gift from my friend Pat. 

Do we give up all hope of redeeming this year? LOL! 
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Have a terrific Monday, folks.