The most beautiful golden and rust colored leaves are decorating the Painted Maple in the front yard. Early this spring when we had the tree guys work on some of them, they shaped this one up so nice. As this is the first year it had showy color, maybe their work paid off. They left me a couple of good limbs for quilt showing, too. 
I did the quilting on this in a meandering loop as an all over design. It's a good open design and will give lots of soft texture. This should be a cuddly lap throw.
I used the straight layout for the Scrappy Mountain Majesty blocks. The pattern is here with good tutorial.
I did this pattern once before several years ago and used the staggered layout. This one reminds me of reflections or shadows, hence the name, Mountain Reflections.
I started with 8 1/2'' large squares of floral fabrics this time around. The blocks finish up at 6'' by 7 1/2''.
So after taking a gob/gazillion photos in the tree, I turned around a saw the Japanese Maple in the side yard. It has the deep burgundy red leaves and it very showy itself. So one last photo.
I attached the binding and label this morning. And called it done. Of course, it needs a good wash after being drug around the yard.
Mountain Reflections:
Size is 42'' by 56'', a small throw size.
One last look before the leaves fall with the expected rains this week.
And now I need to turn my attention to the baby quilt that will be gifted to Chad and Amber. Her due date is February, so I feel the need to get started. I don't move as quick as I did.....so I must begin the cutting.
That's my main task for the month, although I have a very long list of things/quilts/projects I want to start on....lol. The usual lament.
Baby quilt first, hourglass blocks as leader and enders, and begin sorting fabrics for a 16 patch using up florals, what else would you expect? The 16 patch is inspired by Exuberant Color. Wanda did a series of "garden" quilts a few years ago using this method. She is working on another one, and the bug bit me to try one too. Happy stitching.
12 comments:
What a perfect environment for the quilt. The leaves seem to belong to the quilt. I guess florals must do that. It is a gorgeous quilt. I have started cutting squares for one. I am going on a 4 day quilt retreat and am dragging all those almost sewn together tops so I can get going on some new ones.
Mountain Reflection is gorgeous! And your beautiful trees just enhance the beauty in your pictures. Our leaves are pretty much gone - just 25 degrees this AM. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do for the baby quilt. I'm heading off on retreat Friday so I'm hoping to make some progress on my todo list 😊~Jeanne
Lovely, and how nice to have that tree to show it off. Beautiful.
You got great photos of it all around. It is beautiful and the name fits perfectly.
It's a beauty, Debbie! The quilt colors are even better when nestled into the autumn leaves. Congrats on the finish, and good luck on the baby quilt. Sounds like you're giving yourself plenty of time to work on it so it doesn't feel rushed or cause any flare ups. Very smart!
Mountains and Fall colors are a winning combination. Your lovely quilt and the stunning colors of nature combined for a gorgeous photo shoot.
I had never heard of a Painted Maple, but what a gorgeous tree and a perfect setting for your beautiful quilt! That is a pattern I'd love to try someday, especially after seeing how gorgeous yours is - another for the never-ending 'to-do' list. Take advantage of the last of the fall colors, it was an uber-chilly 17 degrees here this morning!
What a gorgeous photo shoot - colorful trees and beautiful quilt - win-win!
The quilt looks so pretty under the shade of those beautiful Maple trees. Enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons while you can. We only have Chinese Tallow Trees here that change colors in the fall. You've given yourself plenty of time to make the baby quilt. I love making baby quilts.
Such a lovely spot to showcase your beautiful Scrappy Mountain quilt! Good luck with your list of 'would like to start' projects, not enough hours in the day are there. 16 patch sounds a good way to start, I do like the ones that Wanda has made.
Mountain Reflections is a gorgeous quilt. We don't get the fall colors here you are enjoying. That's one of the things I miss from our Alabama to Texas move.
Nice quilt, and great photos, too.
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