September finishes

It has been hard for me to adjust to being home ( and with my spouse). 

I haven't gotten into a schedule or routine. And while I have done a lot of cleaning and decorating and such, I have wasted time as well. 

But I did turn on my mojo of late: here are some projects that have been laying around waiting to be finished. First off, I had admired some fall pillows at Hobby Lobby. But found their plaid fabric and decided to make my own. 

These are designs from an Edyta Sitar book I was able to borrow from a friend.

I loved using the batiks, and playing around with the arrangements.

This one I actually wove the basket with 2 different browns. 

Love how it turned out, except for the fact that it is off center. Oh well. 

Done is better than perfect.

Last year, I purchased some strips of fabric from Primitive Gatherings summer sale.

It was great fun to play around with the strips.

I made 4 different designs at the time.

I finally got around to finishing them yesterday.

I pillowcased the top and back. Then inserted an iron on batting.

It gave it a little stability and padding for the table.

Lastly,  I have been stitching away each night while we watch tv. 

I love Crabapple Hill designs. This is an oldie I found in my stash of patterns.

I think I will finish the design, but then applique the pumpkin onto a gray background. 

It feels good to be finishing and sewing again.

And I get to go on a retreat this weekend.  Just 8 of us.