My day on hop...Leafs me happy Day #7

Welcome to my stop on the hop!

   

I want to send HUGE thanks to our lovely cheerleader, Cherry, the wonderful hostess of this hop and to our favourite head cheerleader, Madame Samm.  Thanks to each of you for leading us, inspiring us and cheering us on! 

 

What have I sewn to share?...The first block I'm sharing is one of several newly sewn blocks...it is being added to ones I sewed  earlier this year... ( for a quilt started from leftovers).  I've been waiting months to gather just the right fabrics to help me finish this quilt.   Thinking about what blocks I could make for the blog hop, I soon realized that I had a perfect fall coloured project already started...plus, I had just acquired a few more orange fabrics... meaning this would be the perfect time to add a few more blocks towards finishing.

 

  I'm sure you'll agree, the design of this block is quite simple, but wait until you see what happens when you make several of them and start playing with a layout.

 

 

Orange Twirl ...12.5" block

See how this block design is dependent upon selecting different values (for contrast)?

I'm now up to 20 blocks on my design wall (some aren't completed in this photo... plus there's definitely a couple I will be changing). Nothing like a design wall to let you see whether a single block or layout is good or not!

"Leaf me" Twirling Quilt (possible layout...)

The next couple of blocks have me excited to share because I tried a technique I've been wanting to do for ages.   At this stage, the applique pieces are merely spray basted in place onto a 12.5" background piece of brown corduroy to get things started (stitching them down comes later as you will soon see why...).

Corduroy?  Yes!  It's a fine wale cord, so it's super soft and sews similar to quilting cotton.  I wanted it for the texture it adds and for how yummy it looks with orange. :o)

12.5" Falling for Plumpkin block

 

I know the blocks look pretty ordinary at this stage... but if you look close at the pumpkins you may notice something odd about them (no, I'm not referring to their less than symmetrical shape... ;o).   Look closer... do you see stitch lines and slash lines (probably easiest to see on the applique in polka dots, above)?

 

There is a good reason why I sewed all those diagonal lines and cut between them.   

  I made chenille! 
I used 4 different values in orange fabric to make each applique so that once the cut edges were washed and frayed, you would see contrast. Now the pumpkin appliques have lots of texture and variations in colour. I simply combined scrappy patchwork to frame the appliques, so the finished pillows are a mixture of bright fall colours and cozy texture. I'm so pleased with the results!   Is it any surprise that I've named these "Plumpkin Pillows"?   

"Plumpkin" Pillows ;o)

Scrappy patchwork in fall colours + soft corduroy + chenille = cozy fall decor!

    Thanks so much for stopping by to visit.  I hope you've enjoyed your time here. Know  that you're welcome back anytime!  Now you best be on your way to visit these lovely ladies, you don't want to miss any of the wonderful creations they're sharing...  Happy hopping!   

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