Two views . . .

While I would like to say that November on the Southern Plains looks like this every day . . . .  clear blue skies framed by red/gold leaves. 

This picture a more accurate . . . .  grey damp weather with fallen leaves covering every surface in a patchwork of red and gold. 

Two views of fall . . . . . and, I like both of them.    

Best Laid Plans . . . . .

I really had great plans for sewing/knitting/crafting/baking for the holidays this year.  I printed off cool handmade gift tutorials from Sew Mama Sew  www.sewmamasew.com/.  And saw so many cute things on other blogs that inspired me to get in my sewing corner and create something.  Sorted through my holiday cookie recipes and even checked out some new recipes on this site http://www.ourbestbites.com/. 

As of today -- all my plans are just that -- 'plans'.  Not much action has been taken to start any of these wonderful projects.  But, I will say that I've got the 'planning stage' of my Holidays done !!  

O' I forgot one thing I've almost gotten completed -- an 'I Spy' quilt for the youngest grandbabe.  It just lacks a bright green binding and I can check one home-made gift off the list.  It's a start at least !

Mississippi in 1962

Three woman (2 black - 1 white) become friends during a time when possibilities for woman were few.  Skeeter, Aibileen and Minny all have dreams of a future filled with more understanding & love than hate & fear. These character will stay with you for a long time.  I can highly recommend this book  as, 'a good read'

You can't make just one . . . . .

Nothing much was on television Wednesday night (or at least not much that I was interested in anyway) -- this led to some time in my little sewing corner. My crafting/sewing journal was consulted for measurements and ideas (from bags made for the KC girls last year) -- some were rejected, others were implemented.

An hour later I had these two Trick or Treat bags to show for my time/effort.    The Transformer bag on the left is for Joe and measures approx 11"x11". The leopard-print bag on the right is for Laney and measures approx 9"x9".  Both bags were lightly quilted using a fusible fleece as backing, the linings are Halloween prints -- everything thing was from my stash!

Such fun making these little bags -- and, very addictive too !

I've already got plans to make at least two more.

Another step . . . .

With great suggestions from my friends (both quilters and non-quilters) & some quality-time with my sewing machine (and seam ripper) --  the StarWars quilt top & back are finished.  I'm loving the way it's shaping up so far.  Monday afternoon it was delivered to my machine-quilter and now the hunt for the perfect binding will commence -- but, that's just another step in the whole 'process'.  
O' I forgot I also need a perfect binding for the I Spy quilt too --
I'm seeing a trip to the quiltshop in my near future!