Here’s a great quilt to celebrate the autumn season, Tumbling Leaves. Autumn’s olive, ecru, and cinnamon tones drift indoors in this striking wall quilt. It finishes at 27″ x 45″.

Reminder: Don’t forget to send me your submissions for the Falling Leaves Photo Contest.

Rick rack rocks … sorry I couldn’t resist! (Or is it ric rac?)

Anyway, check out these super gorgeous quilt blocks with rick rack. And, here’s the detailed tutorial on how to put it all together. Definitley a colour explosion!

I had never heard to wash rick rack before. Does it run, or shrink, or both?

Check out this gorgeous table runner designed by Phyllis Dobbs, using her Meow, Meow fabric. Love the beautiful colours. The pattern can easily be adapted to use other fabrics too.

Here is a great video by Eleanor Burns where she shows how to make her crazy quilt and strip stockings.

It’s a great way to use up scraps and have fun experimenting with the various stitches on your machine.

Here’s a link to the free Quilt in a Day patterns page, you’ll have to scroll to find the Strip Stocking pattern as I wasn’t able to link to it directly.

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Need a baby quilt fast? Check out this gorgeous free pattern, Speedy Baby 2 from Taffy Talk. Would make a great wall hanging too.

There are other free patterns and tutorials available too, look at the right side menu to see them.

Want a quick and easy project for Halloween? Check out Pat Sloan’s, October Treats. What a great way to dress up a classroom or your office, or perfect for hanging on your front door. They finish at 14″ x 24″.

For all my Canadian friends, please don’t forget to vote … and vote smart!