But oh so cold here in Michigan. Fall is almost over and Winter can be felt in the wind.
It is hard to believe that a month ago we were basking in sunny 80 degree weather at Assateague Island by the ocean. It was sad to hear that they were hit by Sandy. I went on line and checked out videos from the local news.
This building was knocked off its legs and there was damage to the roof and porch. Some of the black top walkways in the National Park were damaged and one of the parking lots had 4 FEET of sand. We had parked there. The main bridge to the island is okay, however the walking and bike bridge had structural damage. As of now both the state park and national park are open.
While we were at the island we visited Berlin, Maryland (It was the town where "Runaway Bride" was filmed). We visited a favorite antique store. I found an antique quilt from the 30's and had to have it.
It's pretty big. I hadn't seen a "Grandmother's Flower Garden" with the path done in red. The entire quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted.
After we left the island we headed to Gettysburg. We spent one day visiting antique shops. I felt like I was getting greedy...I found another quilt I just had to have.
It dates back to around 1868. It too was hand pieced and hand quilted. It has the most beautiful bubble gum pink and a sage green. The inner border is a yellow print and surprising it works.
Well I finally finished my 5th quilt for Quiltmaker's Scrap Squad and I already have the pattern for the 6th and final quilt. It is hard to believe that my year with the Scrap Squad is almost up. It has been so much fun. And I've been extremely busy.
In between these quilts I've been working on something of my own.
I first saw this quilt on Pinterest. However that quilt was done with 10" strips. I happened to have 2 jelly rolls that I got from Connecting Threads. One was in prints and the other in solids. Both were in autumn colors. I didn't have any real directions for this patter so I just figured it out by myself. When the top is finished I am going to hand quilt it. I will share more later.
So this is what is on my design wall. What is on yours. Until we meet again.
Hugs, Cathy
Just wanted you to know that I did not design this quilt. It was adapted from one I saw on Pinterest. I also saw it on the cover of American Patchwork and Quilting and a few other websites. When I said I was working on one of my own I meant one of my own choosing. Hugs, Cathy
