Just look at this adorable table topper by Carried Away. It is two patterns in one, and I want to make both of them. The first one I plan to tackle is the Halloween/Pumpkin version. I have all the fabrics on hand, which are mostly scrap-sized. When I bought the pattern, I noticed that the exact Moda Solids you need for the checkered design were listed on the back of the pattern instructions, so I went ahead and ordered a couple of yards of the light grey and the darker grey.
FYI, you need 98 Bleached White, 178 Etchings Stone, and 128 Stone. The other fabrics are from a layer cake of last year's Fig Tree Halloween collection. They have a new one out now that would also work great.
I was itching to get started right away, but I caved in and did my starching first. It is so darn hot here, that my fabric was dry in about 20 minutes, I swear. Look how hazy the air is from the drift smoke from the fires. The air quality has been "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" which is me, with my asthma.
I am quite excited to start a small manageable project like this little table topper. I am overwhelmed with all my bigger ongoing projects, so will switch gears for a while. It is getting me down not to have finished anything in so long. When I finish this little project, maybe I will start on the second one, which is little Christmas presents instead of pumpkins. Then I will have two little quilts to send out for quilting. I love having a new seasonal project to display.
Hope your week got off to a terrific start!
Those little toppers are adorable and will be a great small project for in-between bigger ones. Love to change up as those big ones can be challenging. Hopefully they will get those fires under control soon....good luck.
Posted by: gailss1 | August 17, 2021 at 04:27 AM
I LOVE those little table toppers, and have had my eye on the pumpkin one for awhile. These days, anything with that buffalo plaid is catching my eye. I think you’re going to have a ton of fun working on this!
Posted by: Margaret | August 17, 2021 at 04:31 AM
That pattern is terrific. Love anything buffalo plaid. Have fun on a project that you will have finished in no time!
Posted by: Debbie R. | August 17, 2021 at 06:40 AM
I just might have to make both of these, Nicole! And you can't go wrong with Fig Tree oranges...beautiful!!
Posted by: T Holzer | August 17, 2021 at 06:48 AM
That is a totally adorable topper set! I just love fall quilts. Enjoy!
Posted by: Annie O | August 17, 2021 at 07:10 AM
What a good pattern, thanks for bringing it my attention. This looks ideal for gifts.
Posted by: Cathy | August 17, 2021 at 07:48 AM
Great pattern! It will be fun to do. Very smokey here this morning. Hope you are all doing well.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | August 17, 2021 at 08:27 AM
I think I may need to jump on your buffalo plaid wagon! Both of those are adorable & something different to work on! How did the pom-pom pig turn out?
Posted by: Jan | August 17, 2021 at 08:38 AM
I know exactly how you feel. :( I do think those table toppers will be adorable! Happy sewing.
Posted by: Ina | August 17, 2021 at 09:06 AM
Hi there! Thanks so much for sewing up my pattern and also blogging about it. I hope you enjoy the project. Take care through all of the heat and the air quality issues!
Posted by: Taunja Kelvington | August 17, 2021 at 11:50 AM
I am still working on the Night Flight quilt YOU got me interested in a couple of years ago! So no new fall projects for me. I do love a buffalo plaid though! xox
Posted by: Carol | August 17, 2021 at 12:43 PM
Those will be very cute! I like her patterns; I am finishing Star Watch as I write and just love it!! I know what you mean by finishes; I have worked hard this year to finish quilts I made last year, but there isn't much reward so I'm trying to sneak in some other smalls, like you are doing.
Posted by: sue s | August 17, 2021 at 02:04 PM
I'm glad to see you are getting your mojo back, Nicole! We've been rooting for you! I have been sewing, but trying to use up things in my stash before I buy 'new'....and I'm doing better than expected. Somehow with a small bit of convincing, things 'go better together' now than before. Here's hoping your eyes are better. I had my cataracts removed a few years ago, but now having non-related issues with my eyesight. Yikes...gotta be careful with our precious sight. Take care!
Posted by: Peggie Riccio | August 18, 2021 at 05:23 AM
Very cute project! I love your drying rack. Where do you purchase it? I have one, but it won't handle fabric as nicely as yours. Stay healthy!
Posted by: Carmen | August 18, 2021 at 01:54 PM
Love the pattern! It’s going to be perfect with your layer cake fabrics!
Posted by: Jennifer in Indy | September 09, 2021 at 05:25 PM