Fall is here.... Summer is over!

We're having the last few breaths of summer here this week but the cold will be coming in with a vengeance later today.  Did I hear the 'snow' word on the weather report last night?  I've been meaning to post the last couple of weeks but you know, it's been a busy time.  We've had company non-stop, and the packing is a lot of work for this old lady.  We'll be heading back to SE Michigan very soon though and it will be time to pull out the featherweights and get them cleaned up for the winter.

I hear that the colors are just barely beginning down state.  This may be the most colorful fall we've had in years here in the UP.  Bright reds, oranges, gold and my favorite, peachy leaves are everywhere and such a beautiful sight to see.  I had to drive to town to get a few things before this last batch of company came this week so I took my camera along to capture my drive.  Pictures do not do justice to how gorgeous the colors of fall are this time.  See for yourself!

And, over the summer I've really been busy working on my Little Brown Bird quilt.  I think I've finished maybe 11 of the 40 blocks this year.  I hadn't worked on it very much for a couple of years so without a wedding quilt to make or a Christmas quilt to finish, I got a big chunk of this LBB quilt completed.  I'm down to 9 blocks to finish before starting to put this one together and I'm jazzed to get it done.  No, it won't be done in 2020 but maybe it can be almost finished by the end of the year.  I do love my applique, don't ya know!  Here are 3 of the blocks I've completed this summer.

I've also worked on  things not applique this summer as well.  I'll bring a few of the quilt tops I've put together with Judy, my FW in the UP, when I come to the first FW Club class.  You need to bring your quilting projects made with your FWs as well. I think we'll have a big Show 'n Tell, because I've heard about a few of the things you all have been working on.

Have you heard about the new Featherweight Super belt or the horizontal spool pin thread holder from the FW Shop?  I got a preview of them during my trip to the FW Shop in Idaho back in June.  I've been patiently waiting for the big introduction of these new products.  I'll have them at the first FW Club class for you all to see and I even have one of those tools to show you how much better the belt will be for your machine.  I have a limited supply at the moment but can order more as you all need them.

I've been busy getting things ready for our fall FW Club classes.  You'll have to check out what to bring and what we'll be doing over on the Class Schedule page.  I'm very excited about this year's classes.  Bring your machine and your excitement.  It is always so much fun.

Okay, I have to go start my morning.  With company here, there's always a lot to do.  Don't forget, the maintenance classes will be October 26, 29, and Nov 15.  And, we'll have the FW Club class on Nov 1 and 3.  Mark your calendars.  It's almost time to get this FW season started.