made from the woodpile blocks from a few weeks ago. And I must say, this was a worthwhile diversion!
Having grown up in New England, I absolutely love autumn colors. Aren't these just beautiful?
Though I don't really think you'd find a purple leaf while out leaf peeping, the color does look lovely with all the oranges, golds, reds, and browns.
I'm also fortunate to have had just enough of the awesome leaf border fabric to tie it all together.
And there's also that striped inner border, for which I'll have a mitered border tutorial on Monday.
As for the name Leaf Piles, the rounds of color in the quilt remind me of the many leaf piles we create in our backyard from our Pin Oak leaves each fall.
I'm also thrilled to have used some other fall fabric for the backing, clearing out a few more yards in the stash.
With the addition of a really beautiful leaf pantograph in gold Glide thread, the quilting just really makes this quilt sing!
Just the other day, I put away all of the patriotic quilts, and brought out the fall items. That includes this Leaf Piles lap quilt, it's big sister, Falling Leaves,
the Sunflower runner (pattern available),
and my favorite, Seed Mix - super happy to see it again!
I'll be looking at these fall quilts for the next several months, probably through to Thanksgiving. But that's ok - I love them all!
Time for you to be pulling out yours to enjoy!
Happy Quilting!
love the fall colors and that splash of - is it purple or blue - on my screen I can tell- but it adds so much it really looks nice and love that sunflower table runner
ReplyDeleteYour new quilt is gorgeous! Yesterday it felt like fall in the air-windows open, low humidity, and crispness in the air.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish, Susan. The border prints tie it together so well; I'm glad you had enough fabric!
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish! I also recall jumping in those leaf piles. The purple gives it a great spark!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Susan - this is definitely a worthwhile diversion!! I love the purple leaves peeping out from amongst the golds, reds, browns, and oranges! Great job! And I do love the sunflowers!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous. Great job with those extra scraps and the scrappy back is wonderful too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful finish!! and we love fall in our house so bring it on!
ReplyDeleteHmm... makes me *REALLY* want a chai latte - even though it's 90+ degrees where I am!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! I love fall and all these fall quilts make me wish fall would come faster! <3
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