Hi! A mini post tonight for everyone here and on IG who weighed in about the Jacks' final border/ edge--here it is.
And omigosh that worn washed soft shirt plaid was hard to work with.
I see it, I agree it's the right choice, but oh yawn, sigh.
The cheddar bellybutton polka dots were so much better. But confining. Distracting. The tan plaid lets the Jacks remain the stars.
This will prob be the back. Isn't sshe precious! the hair bow, the big eyes....
The large scale graphic panels were a mistaken late night purchase. I expected them about 5" square. But no. 14"? The Cheri "Jacks'' quilt pattern is entitled Trick or Treat and since I loathe embroidering, this is a fun way to acknowledge that.
Now I must order the so cute polka dots, the drawback of always ordering only 1/2 yards. The top is about 35" square.
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FYI or for anyone who wondered why I wanted the new repro Shiny Bright ornies: ($12.99 ish)
here's an auction this year in Ohio.
Note the prices. I remember when my dad brought home the boxes he found in my aunt's attic after she passed. Mostly bells and some w the indentations. How I marveled at their hand made fragility, already old back then.
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Yesterday when it was cold , so cold, and gale windy, I made my TJ pumpkin Cake.
I added 2/3 C sour cream and a generous half cup, maybe 3/4 C, of chocolate bits. Baked in a cake pan instead if a loaf pan. Oh delish , best cake I've had in many many years.
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Back for a regular visit Fri/ Sat or over the weekend/ Monday. Have fun holiday prepping til then.
love
lizzy
PS Here's the Jacks w real googly eyes! From the Turby project. Plastic , glow in the dark.
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That is a good border to make them stand out.
ReplyDeleteWell that was a great buy on the decorations.
Thanks. Good buy but these are repros I bought. Top dollar oldies are 75 years old, so fragile.
DeleteGoogle- eyed Jacks came out so well, Lizzy!!
ReplyDeleteJust so funny and cute!!
And I love that background piece--the darling pumpkin headed gal!
Quite the deal on those pretty ornaments!!
The TJ's pumpkin bread looks so yummy...
I wish we had a TJ's near to us the closest is 1 hour away!!
Stay warm this cold, cold gray morning...
hugs, Julierose
The cheddar belly button polkadots would make a great binding for this.
ReplyDeleteThe cheddar polkadot bellybutton print would make a great binding for this top.
ReplyDeleteI'll def keep the cheddar dots in mind.
DeleteFABULOUS! It just makes me happy! I hope you're pleased too. I never been a fan of chocolate chips with pumpkin until this year. I made some pumpkin bar cookies and put in chocolate chips AND chopped walnuts. They were absolutely delightful (needed the walnuts). I had to make the recipe again because they got eaten so fast. I'm glad you were able to make something yummy too.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Valerie about using the bellybutton polka dot fabric for the binding of this fun quilt. I think it will direct the eyes back to the fun center. I do like the lighter plaid wide border around the jacks, it all blends so well. Your pumpkin cake looks so delicious, we always add chocolate bits and walnuts to ours too. I should try to carve out some time to make a batch this weekend. Sunny day but still quite cold today, wishing for a warm Indian Summer to round out the month.
ReplyDeleteI do love your Jacks quilt! And yes, the little pumpkin girl on the back is as sweet as can be. I love her expression. Surprise? Astonishment? But not fear, do you think?
ReplyDeleteWhere is the auction in Ohio? I love auctions but it's not like I need anything, or even would get out to one.
I'm glad to read your review of the TJ's pumpkin cake. If I get up there soon, maybe I will be in time to buy one and try it.