Labor Day signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall here in the States. I love the changing of seasons, particularly here in North Carolina where our seasons are so unique, each one fading into the next as the years ebb and flow.
I am hoping to take advantage of the change in seasons to reinvigorate both my personal life and my quilting/crafting life. So here is what I am working on...
A new tote bag for my preschool son to take to school. Last year I made each of my big kids a tote bag but they were too small and really too flimsy. They were good sports and used them for the year anyhow, but I thought it would be good to make something more sturdy that will handle Little Man's art work and lunch box. He chose the fun dino print from my stash and although he wanted an entire bag made of this print, I only had a large scrap. So I dug further into my stash to find some fun to go with these friends. My stash is a bit of a challenge currently as I am still a new quilter, but I was thrilled to put together this mix of fabric.
I am also thrilled to be starting a class presented by Stitched In Color called Angled. I love Rachel's sense of color and have followed her blog since I began on my own quilting journey. I am regularly inspired by her work and I am really looking forward to stretching my quilty muscles with this class. Rachel has provided us some planning sheets before the class begins today. Here is my first plan for the Emerge quilt. I think I might end up actually reversing the color order and putting the lighter colors in the center since the background fabric that I purchased is a very light neutral.
Are you invigorated by the change in seasons? Are you already planning for the holidays?
