One of my traditions has been to start a new quilt at the New Year. This year, feeling like I have more than enough bed-sized quilts, I have decided to try some small art quilts.

This one, is called "Indigo Reflections". It features hand-dyed and hand painted fabrics including some batik from Bali. I will post it again when I have made more progress!

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The current issue of Quilting Arts magazine features an article by Sue Benner which tells how to make a small reverse applique art quilt.

After reading it, I had to try!

I think I like the 4" blocks just like they are now and will machine quilt them to a background using gold metallic thread and free motion. I will post that when it is done, also!

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One project I have finished is my new sweater! The pattern is from Sweater Babe's website. It uses size 11 needles and thick yarn....so it really knits up quickly! I am enjoying it, like being wrapped in a soft cloud rather than a stiff coat!

[oops, I got my foot in the photo! also wearing a knitted sock....LOL!]

Just working on fall projects! [One which Mom did was similar to this photo from Martha Stewart's newsletter; so easy and such a good way to enjoy the color of fall!]

Our pints of relish are getting labels and bows.......

What is behind the jar of relish???? Another project.....



This is a gansey designed by Ann Budd. The pattern is from knittingdaily.com. I am enjoying using some yarn from the stash which Mom has. This is wool called "brandy heather", we do love the color! [above, not in the pattern photo below]

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Under this antique granite ware cake pan (which was my grandmother's), is another treat!

It is an apple walnut cake!

As the pan was smaller than called for, I made 2/3 of the recipe . It is very tasty! We didn't even bother with the "cider sauce", prefering to drink our cider!