reputation intact

the one about being a non-perfectionist quilter that is....this got started to "use up" some batik scraps  (the quilter's mantra!)....it's paper pieced and once i started assembling, knew those pesky bias edges were going to solidify aforementioned reputation....it's called "aurora borealis" and it'll at least brighten up somebody's wall...

if i were starting this now, would use the light starch spray that would no doubt help, but hindsight is always 20/20 as my wise lawyer told me many years ago, and he was so right.   did i use up those scraps?  i see those heads shaking....so another non-bias edge project has been chosen for the ever-expanding scraps.   this is an official UFO; hoping to get it done before 2020 arrives.  ***   in addition to this project, am finishing up a guild challenge that is moot since the reveal was last night.  had hoped to garner at least 3rd prize which would get me a couple of "quiltmania" issues at the local shop, but will now put that on my personal christmas list, letting my "quiltmaker" subscription go. ***  fall has finally arrived here in the catoctin mountains valley....all it took was a teensy weensy tilt of the earth and presto! those pesky 90s were gone until next summer.  everyone is glad and seems to be loving the cooler, crisp days and downright chilly nights.  another quilt has appeared on the bed along with comfy flannels and long sleeves.  a trip to the local orchard for cider and a few last cucumbers was taken where this was spied...

gently winding back roads reveal turning and falling leaves evoking a new england feel.  first pot of chowder has been made and consumed.  sweet cider is in the refrigerator.  my last local tomato is now gone.  dear daughter has planned a yankee pot roast dinner.  plans for next summer's beach vacation are shaping up.  ***  weekend plans include much-needed household chores, finishing up some guild selling items and perhaps baking a pan of yeast rolls....and always quilting of course!