As the saying goes, "the frost is on the pumpkin." And I regret not having my camera earlier this morning as I opened my eyes at dawn to see the most glorious misty sunrise through the leafless trees outside my window. This peaceful valley has been blanketed in thick, dense fog which gives one the feeling of complete isolation in a most wonderous way. The sun is burning through it now, but it was still a chilly 38 degrees when I snapped this picture an hour ago.
I've been going through the linen closet gathering tablecloths, napkins, and taking stock of other needs for our Thanksgiving table and pulled out this little quilt to hang up.
It's one I made in the 1990's using Jenni Dobson's book, Sweet & Simple Country Quilts, with designs by Anny Evason, as my guide and inspiration. I believe it is out of print now, but older copies may still be sold by private booksellers online or found in used book stores, which is where I happened to find my copy. It was a lucky find for I am, as they say, mad for plaid--and adore applique. I actually prefer it over piecework any day. This was a fun quilt project and I especially enjoyed working on it with all the combinations of plaids, stripes and checks in a sumptuous palette of autumnal tones, completely capturing the season. Plaid and Autumn just go together hand in hand.
Oooohhhh! Simply lovely!
Posted by: Li Li | November 16, 2005 at 07:26 PM
How adorable. My mom would love to snuggle up with that quilt and then when not keeping her warm. Hang it up for it's artwork.
Posted by: Gina L | November 17, 2005 at 07:37 AM
What a cheerful wall hanging. You know what I like best about it? The little lady and her dog. She looks like your neighbor across the street...no barbie doll figure...more like this is real life and I'm loving it. Plaids are special, aren't they? That may mean we have Scotch background in us...bet we do *smiles*. Wish I had time to look up the links you took the time to include. Maybe tomorrow!
Posted by: Maggie Ann | November 17, 2005 at 09:06 AM
I love both the tree and the quilt:-)
I am back to quilting again myself after a break of almost 5 years. Love it.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | November 17, 2005 at 12:55 PM
My goodness that's a gorgeous picture! Sights like that might just inspire me to wake up a little earlier in the morning ;) Cute, cute quilt too - so special to be able to bring that out for the holiday.
Posted by: Cassi | November 17, 2005 at 03:22 PM
I love your wall hanging! I must go look for those two books. You are so lucky to wake up to a beautiful sunrise. I love the colors!
Posted by: tweety | November 22, 2005 at 10:17 AM
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