A small group of five of us met at my house on Monday for quilting bee. The others were off on end-of-the-season vacations. But we had a great time, talking and laughing and eating and talking quilts.
I served some scrumptious autumn treats, including my famous breakfast casserole. Actually, it’s famous only with my quilting bee because that’s the only time I serve it. Along with the grits/sausage/egg/cheese casserole, we had crisp apple slices, cheese and crackers, and a Patti Labelle bread pudding (which I bought, not made). It was so good. If you like bread pudding, you should try it. I got it at Walmart, but I’m sure most grocery stores have it. (Her sweet potato pie is good too.)
There was very little show and tell: a gorgeous quilt that Nancy’s daughter had made for her mom’s birthday and a sweet little fireman’s teddy bear outfit that Martha made (she’s made a bunch of them). I was so tired and in such a bunch of pain by that time, I didn’t even think of taking pictures. But this morning, I went around and took some shots of some of the Yellow House’s autumn decorations. So I do have something to show.
My galvanized tier stand is full of autumn fancy, including the handmade witch (top tier) and Carol from WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (second tier), both gifts from friends.
My good friend and blog reader Barbara made this little Halloween quiltlet for me.
“Trick or Tree,” my Halloween quilted wallhanging, came out to help celebrate the season.
Vincent is a creation by my sister Ramey. She made it especially for my Halloween tree.
In September, my book club read and discussed the book LAND OF GRACE by Mike Burrell. It’s the story of a crazy Elvis cult lead by a crazy woman called Mama. (Great book, by the way.) Sister Ramey made Elvis paper dolls to give to everyone at the meeting. I thought Elvis made a perfect companion for Vincent on the Halloween tree.
I’ve had the ceramic Jack-o-Lantern for many years.
I found the tiny Scarecrows at Michaels this year and bought them to add to the ceramic Jack’s floral display.
“Dancing Leaves” hangs in the foyer, with “Endless Autumn” and the Halloween Kitty Kats quilt that sister Joanne made covering the old Singer sewing machine below. The autumn banner on top of the quilt is something I received in a swap some years ago. Don’t remember my swap partner’s name now.
To the best of my recollection, I made this soft sculpture Jack-o-Latern in 1995.
Just some quilts
I made this Spider Web Halloween quilt in, I believe the late 80s. Or it could possibly have been the early 90s. But I know for sure that it was a long time ago. It has polyester batting and is very poofy.
And thu thu thu thu thu thu, that’s all, folks.
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On 10/03/2018, Barbara Anne said ...
Wonderful Halloween yummies as well as delightful eye candy of your quilts and autumn decorations!!
Hope you've got some of that bread pudding left over so you can enjoy it yourself!
You'll be glad to know I have pieced all 9 sections of the Halloween Tree and will send you a photo of it in its incomplete state.
Hugs!
On 10/04/2018, Pat said ...
Love your Fall/Halloween quilts & decorations. I'll be sure to look for that bread pudding-it's one of my favorites. Great idea for the paper doll Elvis. Our book club leaders try to have a dessert that's complementary of the period of the book, setting or theme. Hope you're feeling better!
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