Halloween Lamp

I found this vintage black panther lamp at the thrift store recently.  The price was $2.99.  It worked and I love vintage planter lamps.  I had no idea what I would do with it but I brought it home.

My New Halloween Lamp

Isn't this just the cutest Halloween lamp.  Perfect for the little table under the Halloween quilt.  I purchased a small lampshade at the thrift store for 99 cents.  It was covered with pink gingham fabric.  I removed the fabric and wrapped the shade in black and orange tulle.  I added a few plastic black cats under the tulle.  Both cats and tulle were in my Halloween box of goodies.   When the lamp is turned on the cats really pop.

I love my Halloween Lamp and the cost was $3.97. 

Below are two closeups of the shade before turning on the lamp.     

I'm linking to Tuesday's Treasures.

I've Been Away at the Fair

I just returned to Arizona from a wonderful three days at the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio.  What a wonderful time my sister and I had visiting our cousin and attending the fair.  We saw so many  vendors with great items.  We bought a few things and came home with lots of ideas.  The weather was beautiful each day.  We especially appreciated the mild weather.  I always love fall in parts of the country were they have trees and grass.  It was my first visit to Columbus and it is a lovely city.  College students were moving into dorms this weekend and it was fun to see all the students walking around downtown.  Brought back memories of falls long ago in Flagstaff at Northern Arizona U.  I have such great memories of my college life at NAU.  

The trip was the perfect way to get in the "Fall Spirit".  I hope to do a little Fall decorating this week even if we are expecting 100 degree weather!

Another Baby Quilt

I have this little cowboy quilt ready for binding.  I started on it this morning.  I went through my stash of cowboy print and found this piece with little cowboys.  It is for our friends daughter and son-in-law.  They are expecting their second little boy later this year.  It seems many of our friends are expecting grandchildren and one a great grandchild.  I've decided that quilts make the perfect gift.  Hope they like it.

All the fabric is from my stash.  I'm very pleased that I have been able to complete a number of projects using my stash.  I still have many more yards to use but it is a beginning.  A friend gave me the batting.  It was left over from one of her projects.  I didn't have to make any trips to the fabric store to complete this quilt.  I'm giving myself a "pat on the back" for this one.

September - Is it Fall Yet?

I've been away from blogland for most of the summer.  DH is recovering nicely from knee replacement revision surgery.  I am officially off the "Taxi service" assignment as he was released to drive last week.  We are experiencing the hottest summer on record here in Phoenix.  So I'M HOPING FALL WILL ARRIVE SOON!!!

I finished this Fall wall hanging last week.  It is from a Fat Quarter.Com quilt kit.  It is made from a pack of charm squares.  It is the perfect size to display below the shelf in the dining area.  I've also completed 1 quilt top and have another nearing completion.  I have been able to find a few moments each day to sew in the studio.  I hope to post more photos later this week.

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend and that you too are looking forward to Fall.

Fall Tea Towels

Veteran's Day Towel

Halloween Towel

Turkey Towel

I recently purchased a Holiday Tea Towel Collection of embroidery designs by Anita Goodesign.  I did the embroidery on my Janome 11000.  The designs are made to resemble hand embroidery and I'm pleased with the results.  I searched for plain white tea towels but couldn't find any locally.  So I decided to make my own.  I purchased white cotton fabric at JoAnn's, cut them out, hemmed the edges, and added decorative fabric at the bottom of each towel.  These will be included in fall baskets for three of my friends. 

I haven't blogged much lately.  My days are spent driving my DH to physical therapy and doctor appointments as he recovers from knee replacement revision surgery.  He's hoping to be released to drive in two weeks.  He is recovering nicely from surgery this time.

We did see THE HELP last week.  I loved the book and was equally impressed with the movie. 

"Z" end of the Alphabet Quiltie Swap

This is the end of the Alphabet Quiltie Swap on Fabric in Altered Arts 2 Yahoo Group.  Penny has been an excellent hostess.  She kept us organized and supplied a few themed letters along the way.  Thank you Penny.

This quiltie is made from a panel I purchased a few years ago.  I embellished it with sparkling leaves, black beads, and a button cover.  I did a little hand quilting around the zebra and the tree trunk.  It will go in the mail this week to Penny.

Boite et Petit Livret Vintage

Book and Small Vintage Box

Last spring I signed up for the Artfulgatherings event to be held in July.  They were to be offering a variety of classes featuring various techniques.  We I received the class listing, I knew that I wanted to take Nancy Maxwell James' Boite et Petit Livret Vintage.  We are making a book and box following Nancy's wonderful collage techniques.  The book features vintage photos, laces, buttons, jewelry, and vintage gloves on the front and back cover.

I have finished my two interior pages but the front and back cover and box will be completed next week.