We had our first Thanksgiving at our house since moving here two years ago.
I needed a new tablecloth for the festivities.
Just straight seams and matching the plaid.
Very pleased with the results.
Ava spent a Saturday afternoon with us.
Along with snacks and TV, the crafting options are always ready to be enjoyed.
She is working on learning to crochet.
Chain stitch and single crochet were the lessons.
I made a little travel pocketbook.
It was a challenge because the pattern was not very detailed.
I made a few changes and most of them worked out.
A quilty friend messaged me about an origami shopping bag.
She wanted to make it but couldn't figure out the directions.
Another quilter said I was the person who could help with vague directions.
I used some leftover canvas and didn't exactly follow the pattern (again).
This bag can be made from any square piece of fabric.
I might make it again with quilting cotton.
Uncommon Threads Quilt Guild is challenging us to make two blocks
each month that we can choose to use as a small wall hanging, a table runner,
or collect all of them to make a bed size quilt at the end of the year.
A year or so ago Joey gifted me with a kit that made two winter gnome mini quilts.
I made the first one and haven't had time to make the second.
The block in the middle is the block design from the kit.
There was enough fabric in the kit to make two winter star blocks.
I'm using my monthly challenge blocks as piano runners.
Finally, I sewed a backing on the Sue Spargo embroidery piece
I made during her sew along a while ago.
Ta-Da! Another finish.
I had to add this photo of the pecan pies Martin made for our Thanksgiving meal.
The pie was delicious but we had so much food that one pie was not touched.
Tomorrow is December first.
Looking forward to a month full of music and gatherings.
And a trip to NYC to see Emily & family.
Happy Sewing!
