Monday 9 October 2017

Pumpkin Patch

 The autumn season is inspiring a lot of my makes this year..........here is a pink pumpkin autumn coaster made with the lovely lecien flower sugar charm pack i showed here last time...........
 .............as well as this little applique pumpkin project i have made another squashy fabric pumpkin to add to the harvest.............
 ...............the garden is full of tiny toadstools and mushrooms as well as autumn flowers and berries to inspire and to enjoy in this pretty vintage jam jar in the house.............
 ............the berries are so plentiful here that people are predicting a hard winter.......
 ...............i've always loved autumn walks and finding acorns and conkers....and i still do...it is fun to crunch through the autumn leaves with my grandchildren now as they find the same treasures too....
 ..............the garden is also full of spider's webs....i found one thin line of spider web stretched across a narrow path from one plant to another, and with a golden leaf caught on it like a little washing line....how does that happen?.......the wonders of nature.............
 ...............sewing lots of small projects with nature's colours....above is a newly opened charm pack of bonnie and camille basics..........and below is the pumpkin pillow i made for my book *modern vintage gifts*..........
 ..............each day i explore the garden to see what treasures there are............
 ..............just like the school nature table i loved as a child, i like to spread out the finds and examine the different flowers and berries, seeds and fruits..........
 ...........my finishing of works in progress is continuing and i am pleased to say that the million ends on the v stitch crochet blanket have now all been sewn in and i am on to the border :).......
 .............the border is a simple one repeating the stripe colour order but in double crochet.......
 ..........and at the top some little tulips appeared all by themselves :) ......
..............thank you for dropping by dear readers and for your kind comments.........it is lovely to see old friends and new here and i do appreciate hearing from you ..........wishing you a wonderful week ahead with happy days and cosy nights and lots of crafty inspirations..................back soon xxxxxxxx

23 comments:

Jacky H said...

Your blog is such a treat to read.
I love all the colours you put together. Your makes are inspiring,
I just want to make them all.

Brenda Pruitt said...

Your sewing is always so beautiful. I look at the adorable things you make and feel nostalgic, for I used to make so many things. But arthritis in my hands keeps me from jumping back into it.
Brenda

Kate said...

I love the colour on your blog posts. Your wee pumpkins and pumpkin mug rug are so cute!! Your posts always make me smile. :)

Mickie said...

Helen,
Love the sweet v stitch blanket, and so awesome how the tulips popped out by themselves. Speaking of spider webs, we had a beautiful "Charlotte's Web" appear on my husband's truck between the antenna and the windshield with sparkling drops of dew making it look like a beautiful piece of handmade lace. Nature is certainly amazing.
Thank you for sharing your many creations.
Mickie, Indiana USA

Ali said...

So pretty!!

Marta said...

Sempre un piacere guardare le tue fotografie e tutti i colori che ci metti e seguire i tuoi racconti. Buon Autunno.

Anonymous said...

just lovely and so inspiring :) Maria

Lorrie said...

Your pretty crocheted blanket echoes the colours in your nature table display. Lovely makes in a lovely season.

Libby said...

I love your little collection of pumpkins and your blog. Thanks for
sharing !

Mylittlepieceofengland said...

So much prettiness and the stitches really do make tulips don't they xx

cristina said...

Helen, your garden is the heaven!!!! I love all your tresaures! and your new blanket too! hope you've a nice and lovely day! Kisses from Catalonia!

greenrabbitdesigns said...

I'm just loving all your little pumpkin makes Helen, here and on IG!
Your pretty 'nature table' is wonderful too. :)
I think spiders are such clever little creatures.
Happy new week,
V x

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

So pretty! You are so original and creative!

Cindy said...

I love all of your bits of fall nature from your walks. I like to do that too! Beautiful makes, especially the blanket. It is so pretty!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Your pictures are always so pretty and colorful. Love all the pumpkins. The pink pumpkin coaster is especially sweet.

Little Quiltsong said...

Beautiful garden finds, and such pretty pumpkin projects. Love the bright colours and fabrics used!

Jane said...

What super pumpkins Helen. I love your flowers from the garden too..so pretty. Have a lovely week..it looks like some warm weather might be returning xxx

Jane said...

What super pumpkins Helen. I love your flowers from the garden too..so pretty. Have a lovely week..it looks like some warm weather might be returning xxx

Our photos said...

Your Pumpkin Patch is Lovely!

KC'sCourt! said...

Love the pumpkins and love the colours

Julie xxxxxxx

Jennifer Hays said...

I love how your pumpkin things are done in soft floral patterns, not really fall colors. That just really speaks to me right now, it's very sweet.

Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottage said...

Hi Helen, I meant to comment sooner and can't believe a week has gone by already! I DO LOVE your sweet little pumpkins, and that gold with the red is just yummy! All of your colors blend so well... your fabrics, your flowers, everything is just gorgeous. Every time I read one of your posts, I feel so much happier! I'm inspired to make some little pumpkins. I have a pattern from years ago when I bought some flannel to make some Fall pumpkins, and yet it all is still sitting in my UFO box! One of these days I may just have to DO IT. Hope you had a good week......... Marilyn

Sam I Am...... said...

What cute projects you've made! The little pumpkin coasters and the blanket turned out wonderful...I still need to make one but it seems I always have troubles keeping the edges straight...how many years have I been crocheting? Too many to have that problem! Such pretty layouts you make with your flowers, berries and pretty projects. The pillow is a great idea for the Fall decorating season...lovely, my friend! This is my favorite time of year so there cannot be enough fall projects for me! Happy Fall!!!!