End of Fall Splendor -

Yesterday was a 16,000 step day.  From the moment I saw the morning's forecast, all I had on my brain was to get my Friday work cranked out so that I could be amidst nature's beauty by mid-afternoon.

I know these lovely late fall days are numbered.  I know freezing temperatures, sleet and snow are in our near future.

But not yesterday - 

It had been several weeks since I had walked past the "round house" on Round House Road. 

While much work has been done to take down brush and trees in the yard, The structure itself is looking a little worse for wear.  I haven't seen anyone working on it in a while.

I am hoping that someone will cover up the holes in the roof before snow season really begins!

We have had a lot of rain this week.

And the creek that runs down the side of the road, emptying into the New River was rushing.  I didn't stop to take a video, but tried to capture the water by photo.  I just love the sound of rushing water.

Puffy clouds, blue sky and sunshine.

I would say the temps were close to the mid 60s f, and I was comfortable in just a denim shirt (always an accessory) over my t-shirt.

Brilliant oranges and rusts still visible on bushes and shrubs.

It's hard to capture -

But even this little scene with the rusty reds, yellow greens and the grey of the stone brought to mind our upcoming Grassy Creek Mystery.  It looks like there was a bit of deep dusky purple in there too.

Brilliant orange!

Isn't this gorgeous??

Lovely old barn, rusty colored trees -

Incredibly blue sky!

Walking back up towards the Halsey place.

I imagine that this house was once so full of joy and laughter and happy memories.

The view from the McMillan family cemetery.

And a shot of the little dam spillway on my way back home.

This is the same Wilson Creek that runs behind Quiltville Inn. 

What was the rest of my day centered around?

ORGANIZING!

This is the back room at the QPO.  I had been bemoaning the fact that there wasn't a "countertop" back here as I had been finding myself assembling my lunch at my Quiltville Store workstation.

Believe me, you don't want to be spreading peanut butter in the vicinity of book signing.

I remembered I had another folding table in the garage/shop.  I did some measuring.  It would fit right over the fridge and I'd have more space for the Keurig, my little air fryer, and a place to make a sandwich, get a bowl of soup ready for the microwave - room for meal and beverage prep!

This area is also where I have been storing extra case of books and boxes of shipping supplies.

I whittled that down a bit by also reorganizing my store shelves, and anything that I wouldn't be getting to within a 6 month period was relocated to the garage/shop.

I have breathing room!  And it feels so great.

However, by the time I got home I was SO tired that no stitching happened.  I was in bed by 8:40.  I slept through until 7am this morning.

Which means - no sewing happened last night, and early morning sewing was skipped this morning as well.  Getting myself well rested seemed to be what my body needed.

Today though - WATCH OUT!

Jeani's Appalachian Autumn finish!

Oh my goodness - gorgeous red leaves with a beautiful quilt!

"My first Bonnie quilt! Loved yours from the start and pleased how mine came out.....and in time before the picture taking opportunity disappears! Thanks! Love your blogs and the group, I see more scrappy in my future!"

Jeani - your photos are breathtaking!  Thank you so much for sharing them with us - and I can't wait to see what you stitch up next!

The response for my newest pattern has been overwhelmingly wonderful!  Thank you so much!

My new Nearly Lemoyne PDF pattern has 9 pages of full color photos, packed with instruction, tips, tricks and helpful hints! ⁣⁣

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Scrap happy and jelly roll friendly thanks to the use of my Essential Triangle Tool! 

The PDF pattern for Appalachian Autumn  and Nearly Lemoyne are available in the Digital Patterns section of the Quiltville Store.

I can't wait to see your progress as you work on this quilt - email me some photos!

How are things looking for your Saturday ahead?  Any plans for the weekend?

I am looking forward to tomorrow's #mediafreesunday, and will catch up with you back here on Monday!

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Start by appreciating the little things! The happiness I have found this year has really been through gratitude.

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Like this morning's brilliant sunrise and the start of a beautiful Saturday ahead. ⁣

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And much quilting time!