Fall Fashion

Here is "A Little Somethin' Jacket"

As I read Maggie's Blog and she had posted her

 Little Somethin' Jacket I thought I would also post mine.

Maggie's is so... darn cute and I love the color.

When I made mine, I wanted to have the longer sleeve for the fall.  

I always seem to be hot anymore

 and this little jacket is perfect for me.

The pattern is sold several places, but here is one link.

Here are other fall items that I have sewn. 

The little shoulder bag to the left was made when I had my

embroidery machine.

This was made after being at a day workshop in Ocean City, NJ.

It was like a rejuvenating spa day.

 We painted fabric, eat great food and learned so.... much.

Besides painting we took the scraps that were laying around

 and made these little Art shoulder bags doing free motion trees.

This is a over the head and shoulder bag.

The pattern has 3 sizes and here is that link.

 Making it the perfect bag to have while you are fabric shopping.

You are hands free.

Plus having the zipper, I know my phone and money won't be falling out.

This little bag was made awhile ago when I need something small

 for the phone when at soccer fields and hockey rinks. 

Now I am getting carried away with

Camera Straps!

I seem to be making one for every outfit I own.

I made several for my mothers future trips.

And this is my hand bag for the fall.

this was done wrapping cloths line and then sewn together.

Fall Is My Favorite Time Of The Year!

Till We Quilt Again,

Helen

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Threading Your Way Bags And Totes Link

Mango Tango Anyone!

Can't Help But Smile!

 What a fun quilt!

This quilt was made by Jill and the pattern is called

 Mango Tango.

Jill is new to the quilting world and she has done a amazing quilt.



 Jill's sewing was impicable!

 Jill's color choices were Perfect!

 I didn't want to give it back!

Back of Quilt.

Till We Quilt Again,

Helen

Finding What Makes You Happy!

If everyday was perfect, would we know the feeling

of the incredible and outstanding days when

 they came our way!

That is what made yesterday so Great!

And this is how it went:

Awoke early to send our son off to high school. 

As of yesterday he has now driven himself to school for 4 days.

When did this happen!

Made plans to meet a friend at the beach.

Gathered my coffee, hand stitching, audio book, beach chair

and off I went.

  

After I got to the beach.

I made a few of these fabric origami beauties

(I will post more about this in future), while listening to

The Traveling Pomegranates. Now I must say

 "Could Life Get Any Better"

 Yes It Can!

Here is a group of painting students.

I could just feel their excitement.

And I was thinking how much we are all alike in finding 

"Passion" in our hobbies. They were chatting about colors, depth and

perception. Sound a bit familiar!

 And as much warmth and beauty that is found in our studios

(that what I will call it from now on).

There was such a heart felt feeling of seeing their studios

being moved onto the beach.

What a scene!

 And as the eager to learn painters where gathered around their teacher.

I kept thinking that our canvas is fabric and we all feel

the joys of LEARNING something new! 

 And as I turned with my New Camera (I think I am heading into another

passion). I hope you can see him--there is a man with his club in hand

shooting his golf balls.

Looks like he is Happy!

And to top of the Perfect Day, my friend Denise came

 and we chatted for hours. I have known Denise for a short while,

 but we have allot in common and talking for hours was so... easy and so... much fun.

We are planning on revisiting the beach VERY soon.

 So here is a inspiring Sunset a few weeks ago.

And visitor that was in my back yard.

I am new to blogging since January. My plan was to blog consistently.

I have discovered that I am not capable of blogging during July and August.

I have a summer business, blogging and quilting has to take a back burner during that time.

So I will call that time period my "Summer Hiatus" 

So to all of you concerned and curious quilters,

Thank You for checking on me over the summer.

Till We Quilt Again,

Helen

A Photo Week!

This week it has been all about family, work and photos!

I am in the market for a new camera and a wonderful friend has lent me

her camera (Canon A1100IS)  to play and test the waters with hers.

Thanks Denise!!!!

Sunset

Relatives were visiting from Sweden last week.

Having a all American pre July 4th cook-out. It was so... nice

to reconnect with them.
 Hope to see more of them!

By the way I am considering thier camera  (Lumix DMC LX5) 

July 4th on the beach before the Fireworks!
This is Nathan.

 Sunset shot on July 4th

Jim and Mom sitting back with a little wine before the show begins.
It was a beautiful Fireworks show.

Ronald getting ready for ANOTHER day of surfing.

 This was taken while driving by one of many Ospray nests.

Doing about 50!!!! I was amazed at how well the photo came out. 

 A few miles to the east is the ocean and 1 mile to the west

 is the Delaware Bay. After diner we took the dog to the bay, took a walk to gather some

sea glass (I collect) then sat to see a beautiful sunset! 

Last night, we went out for diner to one of the new hot spots on the water.

It was nice to have some family time with the boys!

 And here is Buddy at the Bay!

Last Nights Sunset!

If anyone has any ideas, thoughts or suggestions on purchasing a camera.

I would love to hear from you!!! 

I find this all to be a bit overwhelming at times.

I can not Thank Denise enough to let me play with her camera

 to figure out what it is I am looking for.

Till We Again!

Helen

Jan's Jewel Of A Quilt

What Beautiful Eye Candy!

 If I am correct this is Jan's second quilt that she has made.

 She has a eye for Great Color!

 This quilt is going to be a graduation gift for her daughter.

Jan allowed me quilt this whatever way I choose.

I just loved the idea of "Feathers"

Knowing that Jan is new to the quilting world,  I look forward

 to seeing what she creates next!

It will be a Treat to See!!

Till We Quilt Again,

Helen