Gumballs, tomatoes and green beans..oh my!

It has been awhile since I posted and that is because I just didn't have anything to report! I hadn't stepped into the sewing room at all in over a week..not since I completed the snowball top. I did finally manage to get in there on Saturday and quilted that snowball top up. I have named this one Gumballs as that is what they remind me of with the bright colors. This one is being gifted to a friend of mine who just had knee replacement surgery. She is an upbeat, friendly lady and this quilt fits her to a tee. Here it is..the binding is only halfway sewn on but will finish that tonight.




After that, I really wanted to make something with some beautiful new autumn fabrics that I had just picked up. So, I started going through some of my books and found this:



This was in the Thimbleberries Guide for Weekend Quilters. I changed it up with my autumnal fabrics and this is what I got:




We also went to the state fair yesterday and had a great time. Last night I canned 6 more pints of diced tomatoes and I am canning a couple quarts of green beans now. Tomorrow I have workmen coming to tear out and remodel my main bathroom, so that means I have to get busy and get a lot of cleaning and organizing done today! With any luck, tonight I will get a chance to quilt my autumn table topper. I swear, everything just seems to be so much better in the world if I can spend even a few minutes sewing!!

Will make more updates later. Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend!!