I was supposed to play pickleball at 8 am today before Rico’s sheep herding lesson, but it was raining so that was off the table. It was pretty nice of the way to Rico’s lesson at 10:30, but by the time we reached the farm it was POURING! I didn’t feel enthusiastic about getting out in that field in a downpour. But by the time Rico and I made it down to the big field it had slowed to a drizzle and we even saw some blue sky during his lesson. We really lucked out.
At one point in the lesson I was talking to my teacher and giving Rico a bit of a rest break. And all of the sudden he did this…
He’s so funny. He is very intimidated by my teacher. She’s nothing but kind to him, but she’s firm and makes quite an impression! He needed some protection.
When we were done I headed home and watched way too much of a pickleball tournament on a live stream from Dallas. I did manage to wash my sheets and get my bed made. I had to put a blanket on the bed. It’s just that time of year.
After a dinner of some of the chili I made a couple weeks ago, I hit my sewing room to play with the Australian Aboriginal fabric scraps that have been calling my name. I thought I’d just make another frankenbag so I sorted the scraps and found eight pieces that I could cut to 6.5 x 6.5 inches. With my squares ready I started making them into disappearing four patch blocks.
I ended up with two blocks that are nearly the same.
I squared these up to 11 inches each and then started adding strips to bring them up to about 17.5 x 17.5. And here’s what I ended up with.
Before I start quilting them I’ll decide which way to orient the blocks for the bag. It’s quite possible this will be the design.
I’ve been dealing with a plantar fasciitis on my left foot that has been limiting my walking. It can be pretty painful. But it’s been feeling really good the last few days so we got out for a longer 1.6 mile walk yesterday afternoon. Some of our fall colors have started to fade, but the maples are really something right now.
Two boys who are very happy to be out walking!
Look at all that color!
I love this row of bushes. The colors were so gorgeous.
Look at this in close up!
I saw this one oak tree with the most enormous leaves!
This next photo is taken looking into a cul-de-sac. The property directly behind the two houses at the end is my property.
The red color in the center left of the photo is one of my maples and one of my burning bushes. The tall, colorful trees in the center of the photo are the sweet gum trees that provide lovely shade to my yard in the summer. It’s fun to see my fall color from a different angle.
I keep trying to decide what quilt I’m going to make next. I have so many that I have in mind… even have fabric bundles up to make a few. Then a new idea pops into my mind and I feel myself pulled in that direction.
I bought this pattern the other day. My friend who was here in September has the special ruler that is needed. I think I might make this next.
I’m thinking I’ll do it out of sort of earthy jewel toned Kaffe Fassett Collective fabrics. Maybe something similar to this fabric combo in the Dark Nine Patch from Kaffe’s Quilts In America book.
I’m still having fun playing with AI generated images. Look at this crazy thing I ended up with last night!
I think I asked it to give me a border collie riding an ostrich riding an elephant. This is so crazy!
I’m planning on playing pickleball tomorrow morning before the rain sets in. Then I need to do a little house work.
Ernie will be coming to visit on Monday. He’ll spend six days with me. I got the bad news a few days ago that Ernies co-dog Bogart had died. I still haven’t had a chance to talk to his owner so I don’t know what happened. I hope some canine company will be good for Ernie.
agilejack 
I love how you keep going and how busy you are. I laughed about the sheets. I need to get mine done again. Nothing like fresh sheets. Your eye for color and fabric choice is outstanding. I love how your quilts and bags go together. Weather here in Florida is beginning to be a little cooler, so happy about that. Thank you for your encouragement to keep going. Hugs
Lea
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So sorry about Bogart, he was precious! 😔Your fall colors are so pretty and those huge oak leaves! I’m guessing that tree is pretty old. Hugs to the boys 🥰
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That foliage is incredible with all of the different colors. Our house backs up to woods and all of the trees turn yellow in the fall. It’s pretty but I would like some variety. Do you know about Oofos shoes for plantar fasciitis? My podiatrist told me to wear them exclusively until my foot healed and then while at home. My very painful foot healed quickly. Poor Ernie – I know he misses his buddy. Hug your babes.
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I love all your pictures of fall foliage, I’m in Texas way down by Mexico so all we have is some palm trees. I had to laugh at the picture of Rico hiding between your legs. My mutt has either a cyst or an abscess behind her ear so we went to the vet. She hid under my chair because she was so frightened. Later she was more comfortable but it’s funny to see them hiding so easily. Hope your foot gets better, those darn thing’s really hurt. Your bag is sure going to be pretty.
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I love that quilt pattern and the ruler looks fun. Thanks for the fall photos…I grew up in maple leaf country back east and miss the fall colour. Here in the PacNW it is all green cedars and yellow aspen…pretty but not the same : ). Good luck with the plantar faciitis, my pickleball addict had the same and a night foot brace saved the day!
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Sorry about the facitis, that’s so painful. Difficult when your boys are so active, as are you. Rest. Slow down a bit for a while. Fall is pretty much done here, had snow Halloween night.
Love the Frankenbag colors!
The quilt pattern is interesting. So helpful that your friend has the special ruler. I hate getting special rulers. So often they are a one and done project. The rich earthy jewel tone KFC will be so rich! Look forward to seeing that one.
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That quilt pattern you bought is called Fractured and is in the book Making Quilts by Kathy Doughty. You don’t need a special ruler at all. I made this one for my nephew a few years ago and it’s a fun one to make.
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I like that “Fractured” pattern. I started one a while ago, but it went back in its box when I came across some other project that appealed to me more (and I didn’t use a special ruler). I think I’ll take that box out again and take another look! I’m busy making “bibs for grown-ups”. My sister gave me one with hunky cowboy fabric on one side and cute guys in Valentine underwear on the other side (Alexander Henry fabric from long ago). It’s an instant conversation started whenever I wear it.
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Once again the colour in your fall (autumn) leaves shows nature at her best. I also have the pattern for the quilt you’re contemplating but its called “Fractured”. I like it, along with your next Frankenbag- the amount of sewing you get done puts me to shame. As an old physical therapist (we’re called physiotherapists downunder) I wonder that your plantar fasciitis hasn’t affected your pickle ball prowess. Good luck with that
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