Easing out of summer...

I hate to rush a season, but when it gets to this time of year, I start daydreaming about fall. I can almost smell the cooler nights approaching. There's nothing like a chilly night to curl up with a good movie (Preferably Pride & Prejudice or Sense & Sensability) and some stitching. I thought I would share what I've been working on throughout the past couple of months--it's not much, but I've been quilting and also working on Paulette's Christmas stitching, which I cannot share on here for obvious reasons. I normally shy away from seasonal pieces, but once in a while one will grab me..such is the case of Paulette's latest designs. This one is her Halloween Hornbook Sampler..I haven't gotten very far on it. I love the fall colors on this silvery purple fabric.


Then, as if I didn't have enough stuff going, I see Garden of Erie. For myself, these are the two best seasonal pieces I've ever worked on. This one would make a great wedding sampler for anyone getting married in October. :-)

I have gotten quite spoiled having a pair of scissors and a needle minder for each project I do..check out these Hillier scissors that Paula designed. I would not want to have to choose a favorite, but these are right up there with the owl scissors!

Ok, now this is really bad when you feel like you have to have a needle minder that coordinates with what you're stitching. LoL! I use this one for the Halloween Hornbook Sampler.....

And if you know me, you know Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year..check out this needleminder, also Paula's. Is that not a scream? Love it!

Last week we headed off to Dallas to visit our little darlings..I absolutely love pics of old buildings and barns..I have quite a few but I promise not to bore you with all of them. Just a couple...these were all taken in passing by at about 70 mph.

Came home to some fall gardening...

We went through here in Sprinfield..loved it.

It was nice getting away, but there really is no place like home.