Autumn Fun
I’ve had some Autumn fun in my quilt room this past couple of weeks, pulling out my fall fabrics after a visit to Buttermilk Basin’s shop with some quilting friends. If you are ever in Minnesota and near Buttermilk Basin, it’s worth a stop, especially if you enjoy working with wool. It’s a large shop, full of so many fun patterns for all seasons.
One of the patterns I came home with is called Autumntyme Quilt. It’s a little mini quilt that finishes 12″ x 16″.
I don’t have many Halloween quilts, and I don’t really decorate much for Halloween, but I couldn’t resist this one.
The little moon and the bat made me smile.
The pumpkin was fun, too, although his mouth is a little strange – next time I might tweak it a bit.
The little quilt went together quickly – I enjoyed an evening of wool appliqué while I watched a show.
I didn’t do any fancy quilting, just some straight lines lengthwise on the quilt, using the four patches for guides.
For the backing, I found this very vintage fabric in my stash.
I don’t recall the designer of this fabric, and there were no selvedge markings. I wonder if it’s a Debbie Mum print. It’s definitely been in my stash for awhile! Once the quilting was done I added a black binding.
My Autumn fun continued with another little wool appliqué piece, but I haven’t finished it quite yet. I’ll show it to you soon in another post.
What about you? Are your fall fabrics coming out for Autumn fun in your quilt room, too?
Happy Friday, all!
Wendy
Ring of Fire Mini Quilt
20 Comments
Tracie
I love the vintage look of this quilt! The fabrics are terrific. I’m eager to make a few fall pieces this year — pumpkins! The glowing Jack-o-lantern 🎃 in this mini has a fun look.
Cindy Pieters
This is an adorable mini! Can’t wait to see your next piece.
marissthequilter
A lovely celebration of Autumn and Halloween. You certainly keep busy!
Melody
I love the fabrics, front and back! However, after dealing with real bats flying around in my home on more than one occasion, bats do NOT make me smile!😜 Seriously, I love reading your blogs and seeing all of your fun projects. You are one busy gal.
Laura
Super cute! 🙂
Nancy Bekedam
Hi Wendy! So cute!!! I like how the background is sort of gingham looking. I’m working on a throw size quilt in autumn colors, little by little, block by block, in the evenings.
nanamickie
I love your pumpkins!!! Have a great day!
The Joyful Quilter
SEW ready for Halloween, Wendy!!!
Vicki in MN
I love that you are playing with your Autumn fabrics. Very cute! I played with mine a bit yesterday too. Funny thing is I am pretty sure that I have or had that backing in my stash also😲
Sandi
I love your pumpkin quilt! It is so cute. I love the fabrics also. Hugs,
Diann@ Little Penguin Quilts
That is so cute, Wendy! Is it wool applique onto quilting cotton (the 4 patches)? I really like that combination. The backing is perfect, and does look Debbie Mumm-ish!
Cindy Berry
I am ready for some Fall fabric projects too – making a mini 3 leaf wall hanging at the moment and am enjoying playing with my Fall fabrics….. love them… Would love to go to the Buttermilk Basin shop but it is definitely not close to my area. Enjoy your projects!
Barbara J Stanbro
That is so cute. Love the backing. Isn’t it great when you can pull something perfect from your stash? I don’t have a lot of Halloween stuff either. It’s kind of a non-event around here.
quiltinggail
FUN!!!! totally fun!
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! It won’t be long until you need to be hanging this cutie up for the season. Nice job – it really has turned out well. ~smile~ Roseanne
texasquiltgal
This is really a cute piece and makes me want to start on a fall squirrel. In fact, once our son and family leave today I think I shall! 😀 That is indeed a Debbie Mumm fabric and it’s perfect for the backing. I’m really interested in the wool applique on cotton fabric combo – is that what it is?
Carol Andrews
Wendy your little quilt is so much fun! I love the bat and moon. I think Fall is in the air and we must be yearning for it. Fall palettes seem to be everywhere these days.
karenfae
that is cute! is the wool thing made from wool or is some of it cotton? Hard to believe after this hot summer that we are coming to fall.
Kathleen McCormick
What a fun little fall finish! I think you could be right about it being Debbie Mumm fabric. Fall will be here before you know it and you are ready!
Frédérique
Lovely mini quilt! I love the moon and the bat too 😉