Tomorrow I host book club at my house--and my house is a total disasters. Looks like I've been hosting two-year-olds. But it is decorated for fall, so now all I have to do is clear out, put away, dust off, and fluff up.
Thought I'd show you some of the decorations. On the left is a quilt I started in 1980 and finished in 1991. I call it my 11-year quilt. The leaves are needle-turn applique with hand embroidered veins and stems. It's one of my favorite quilts. It appeared in the Oxmoor House book, Quilts for All Seasons, which I compiled and edited. (At the time, OH had a thing against listing employees as the writers of its books, but I did write it, every blasted word of it.
I also made the Jack in the photo. Not original. I used a pattern, but I forget who created the pattern. I made him several years ago.
On the little chair beside the old sewing machine is Sophie's quilt that I made for her before she was born.
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This little fellow (right) on the coffee table is just something I picked up at Michael's a couple of years ago to use at a church party where I was in charge of decorating a table. I think he's cute.
Below is an altered book that fits the season.
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These are my hearth witches. The one on the left is Witch Weezle. I made her many years ago as a result of a workshop at Houston Quilt Festival conducted by elinor peace bailey. Elinor herself painted the face for me. The witch on the right was a Christmas gift (really!) from Maria, a good friend who knows I love Halloween. I haven't named her. What do you think her name should be?
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The dining table centerpiece is infested with critters. Eeeeewww!
That's Vann's granny's wooden biscuit bowl.
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On 10/11/2007, Amy said ...
I love your 11 year quilt.
On 10/11/2007, Sherri said ...
I love you quilt...just awesome:) I think your little withcy pooh should be called Esmeralda:) Just my thought nice nice nice. I dont do Halloween myself but I do love Fall decorations:) Have a great day!
On 10/11/2007, JulieQ said ...
I love your leaf quilt!!! I have that book, and my quilt has been in progress for many years as well. Yours looks great!!
JulieQ
On 10/11/2007, Kai said ...
It was a BLAST seeing all your wonderful Autumn/Halloween goodies! Your house looks so festive! And the '11 year quilt' is stunning!
On 10/11/2007, nita from red tin heart said ...
I love the quilt and the altered book. What book will you be reading? I have wanted to start a book club for several years. Once we get John home and better, I think I will. xo Nita
On 10/12/2007, Jenny H said ...
What a beautiful quilt :) I also love the dining room centerpiece.
On 10/12/2007, mom2fur said ...
I love all your decorations but that quilt...omg...OMG! I couldn't do that in 1100 years, let alone 11! It's amazing!!!!
BTW, when you said the centerpiece was infested, I swear I thought you took pictures of fruit flies...then I saw the snake and the frog, LOL!
On 10/12/2007, Rian said ...
I have always envied people who decorate their homes for the season, especially when autumn rolls around.
I don't even decorate my blog for the seasons, but I see that you do.
The quilt is incredible. Give Sophie a hug for me.
On 10/12/2007, Karla said ...
Have fun! Your house looks lovely - not a disaster at all!
Karla
On 10/13/2007, kathie said ...
Oo-la-la! I love the leaf quilt!
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