I Love Lancaster County

It was time for another lesson on my new sewing machine. I never complain when I have to drive out to Lancaster County. Fall has to be the most beautiful time of year. I could drive along these country roads forever. 

The reason for my visit was the embroidery class. I LOVE to give gifts with my friends and family's names on them. That's really the only embroidery that I do. I have a few items that are overdue and it's time I learned how to embroider with my new machine. 

Here's the place.

Here's everyone's machines set up and ready to learn. 

We got to pick out the color of thread that we wanted to use. 6 colors! Eye candy. 

This was the most amazing site. Stacks and stacks of Bernina sewing machines. Along the wall in the classroom are plaques dating back I don't know how long, awarding Hinkletown the top single location Bernina dealer in the world. I am not surprised. 

Now I can't wait to get stitching. 

Wednesday's Wanderings #44 - Quilting Getaway

Fall is here and with it a trip to our little lake in the Poconos with my quilting friends. 

The ride up was gorgeous.

It is a little past peak foliage season, but it is still a sight to behold.

I never used to like orange, but Fall has changed my mind.

Our dock, where we often eat meals.  But it was too chilly this time.

This is what we get to look at when we are sewing.

I also love the color of pumpkins.
 Fall is definitely my favorite color pallette.

We eat a lot, talk a lot and sew a lot.  So far, I have finished my quilt top from Bonnie Hunter's workshop, made 9 Chanukah themed ConKerr Cancer pillowcases, made 4 sets of polar fleece hats and scarves for my guild donation next month and finished my WW block. 

 I'll share photos in my next post.

This year, our friend Jane is home recuperating from thyroid surgery.  (We miss you Jane!)

 My friend, Angela, who I met at a Pro Chem fabric dyeing class joined us. 

I decided for my WW block to celebrate my friends and the Fall weather. 

The block was created in layers.

After quilting the background, I added woodsy tree trunks.

For the next layer, I added the tree branch. 

The final layer was the leaves.  Everyone signed a leaf.  I even included a leaf for Jane.

 And one leaf for Bailey girl - the little heart one. 

 A quilting getaway with friends is the best therapy around.

Thanks to Kelly, Sujata, Terry, Christine and Angela.

And of course, Bailey.

Foliage & Fabric

Fall is my favorite season.  I love the changing colors.

I find that the season really influences my fabric choices. 

Check out the fabrics for my next project.

Lovely silk dupioni!

Foto Friday

FALL

My favorite time of year in Pennsylvania.  It has taught me to love orange.

 

 

Fall Has Come To Pennsylvania

Fall in Pennsylvania is a beautiful time of year. The colors of the foliage glow and are just gorgeous. My favorite tree for color is the maple tree. So most people think that these wonderful colors means Fall is here.
I, on the other hand, don't really believe that Fall is here until I see a plate full of these most delicious pancakes:

Pumpkin Walnut Pancakes with Streusel topping. Only on the weekend. Offered at the sweetest, friendliest neighborhood restaurant. So special that I hesitate to name it. It is really a well kept secret. But I will share at the risk of annoying my friends. The Country Deli - in Gradyville, PA - with the best Fall breakfast. Yum!