I just love the colors of Fall and especially pumpkins. And I miss them now that I’m living in the desert. It’s still Summer here with highs near 100 this weekend. I know that many of you are starting to see the colors change. Enjoy them for me, won’t you?
Autumn Block by Pam Schoessow
A new variety of bird has been sighted in North America. It has a patchwork tummy and appliquéd wings. It is causing quite a stir. Could a quilter possibly be behind all this?
New Rare Bird by Pam Schoessow
Hope the branch is sturdy on this little potted plant!
I have often read about Copic markers on various art blogs. So when I was in an art supply store recently, I decided to make the investment in a new media to see what they were all about. I love the saturated color.
Original Art by Pam Schoessow. 11×14 on paper
So where to the birds go to hang out? The Bird Tree of course. It’s a fowl favorite!
The Bird Tree 5 x 7 inches on watercolor paper by Pam Schoessow pamelajeannestudio.com
I was feeling lonesome for my brushes today. This I truly believe.
Life is Good by Pam Schoessow pamelajeannestudio.com
This is my second painting today so I can catch up with this challenge. It had to be something simple. I like to doodle, so that is where this crazy flower came from.
I thought I would try something different for the sky in this one. I’m not sure I like it though. Watercolors can be very unforgiving. Oh well.
I think this will be my last Autumn painting for awhile. The leaves are just starting to turn on the red maple at the end of my driveway. As I observe the changing colors, I am reminded of what a glorious world we all live in.
I went out last week to a farm stand in Wisconsin and bought 10 pumpkins of various sizes. Then I stopped at Walmart and got several inexpensive mums. This is how I decorated by my front door. It won’t win any awards, but it makes me happy.
I used an antique wooden ironing board that I got years ago as a plant stand.
The quilt was an inexpensive buy off of Ebay. It’s in pretty ragged condition, but it looks great by the front door. And I don’t worry about it getting dirty or faded.
I have several vintage quilts that I use on my front porch. I change them with the seasons. It helps establish me as the “quilting house” for my long arm customers.
Hope you enjoyed this little tour. Happy Fall!
Day 12
Here’s a happy bird to remind you to cherish each new day.
Day 7
Let’s pretend it’s still summer vacation!
Sue wanted to honor her father by having a quilt made out of his old suits. Her friend Brenda did a wonderful job piecing a quilt top that was very pleasing–adding a floral print that softened the look. I recently finished quilting it. It’s a large bed sized quilt.
I quilted feathers in the “suit” areas to soften and unify the different wools.
In the floral print, I used straight lines to accent the triangle shape and added some freehand leaves and curls.
In the center, I quilted a feathered wreath.
On the other side, it’s easier to see the border design. The solid lime green backing fabric really shows off the quilting.
This is one of the those quilts that was really an honor to quilt. I love how it turned out.
No deep meaning here. Don’t judge–it’s just a doodle.
I love coneflowers. I love watching them pop through the ground every year. Mine are are growing strong and I expect to see some flowers appearing in a few weeks. I love the shape, with the “cone” center and the petals that droop down. They are so fun to draw. Where this bird came from I have no idea!
The house where I grew up in Salt Lake City, Ut had a long wooden fence along the driveway that separated our yard from our neighbors. My mother always planted flowers along the fence–tall zinnias in the back with shorter marigolds in the front. They were planted from seed and would bloom in their glorious splendor about mid June through September. I loved those beautiful flowers and have been taken with zinnias and marigolds ever since. I have tried to capture these flowers from my memory in this small painting.
I just had to paint something today–it’s been so long. I’ve been chained to my long arm for weeks it seems. But I’m leaving on a trip today and am taking my paints. No sewing! That really surprises my Mom. Usually when I go to visit her, I bring all sorts of piecing projects I want to finish. I think she feels neglected. I promised this would be a no sewing trip. I hope she doesn’t mind if I paint all day.
I have been so busy, that my paint brushes have remained dry for several days. I thought maybe I could at least post some drawings. 
It’s very gray and rainy here today. A perfect day to stay home and quilt! Here is more quilter “eye candy” to brighten up your day. This cute wallhanging was pieced and appliqued by Kathy H. I think the quilting turned a very nice quilt into something really special.
The background quilting really makes the wool applique pop. What do you think?
Two days in the 60’s ! Spring is definitely in the air. Can’t wait for my tulips to bloom. They are just poking through the ground now. I do have some blooming crocus. This pot of flowers just makes me happy. Hope it lifts your spirit too.
Wonder if the squirrels’ nuts are running low this time of year?
