OK, this is it. I hope you all had fun and get all 10 projects made. Remember, if you want to share something that you made from these patterns, you can post it here.....
And you won't want to miss the free project today from Pat Sloan. Personally, I don't know how this woman gets all these things done, but she does. I'm amazed. And just a tad bit jealous that I'm not nearly as productive as she is!
Ah well. We can't all be great.
So, on to today's topic, QUILTS. Now here's something that I could spend a lot of time talking about. But, I'm thinking that maybe it's time I let the quilts do a little of the talking, although I need to share a little bit of information about each one.
This is Fall Frolic, one of my very early patterns. Although it has been out of print for a while, I still get requests for it. And actually, after looking at it again today, I'm thinking it would be a good candidate for a makeover (that would be a makeover as in make-it-over again using new fabrics). Hmmm... something to think about.
This next one is still one of my very favorite quilts. Probably because I love the simple lines of the courthouse steps block. But I don't think I'll be making this one over again. I don't think I've ever been so happy to be finished with a quilt as I was when I finally got this one all together. It is called October Sky and is in my book Full Circle.
And then there is Rusted Moons, which is somewhat of a fall quilt. It has the fall colors and I had fall in mind when I made it, at least.
Ok, now brace yourself, because here goes my shameless plug...
A few years ago I did a fabric line and a book, both called Pumpkins and Spice, that is full of fall projects. I'll show you a few projects that are in it.
And if you are a fan of panels, these came from a panel I did for the Pumpkins and Spice fabric line. This was the first fabric line that I did a panel for, and although I love all the projects, the panel is getting harder to come by. However, as it is with any quilts done with a panel print, you could always substitute something else in the center of them. Or, you could just purchase a panel from me, since I bought a few bolts of it.
I have a limited quantity, just sitting in my dining room. I'm just sayin'......
And something besides a quilt that you might need for a windy fall day...
Notice that the top one here is made out of felted wool. This hat is in my Tangled Up in Thread book and the next one is in Pumpkins and Spice. Both an be done in either wool or cotton and I can't tell you how many times I've had people want to take the hat right off of my head. Literally!
Ok, so that's enough about me and my quilts. I hope you enjoyed yourself and keep checking back, even after the blog hop is over. Just so you know, though, I do plan on going into hibernation for a few weeks to recoup and to try to get something ready for Quilt Market, so don't be surprised if you come back to visit and I haven't shared anything new! It doesn't mean that I've forgotten. It just means that I'm busy sewing, and writing, and everything else that needs to get done!
Although, I will share the news of the lucky Grand Prize winner on Monday. That means that you have until Friday to get your comments on each one of our blogs. Good luck to everyone, and thanks for hopping along with us!!!
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Gudren of G.E. Designs (gudrun.typepad.com)
Sandy Gervais of Pieces From My Heart (piecesfrommyheart-sgervais.blogspot.com)
Roseann of Rosebud's Cottage (rosebudscottage.typepad.com)
Kari Carr of New Leaf Stitches (newleafstitches.com)
Terry Atkinson Designs (terryatkinson.typepad.com)
Heather Mulder Peterson of Anka's Treasures (ankastreasures.wordpress.com)
Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. (lavieenrosie.typepad.com)
Linda Lum DeBono Designs (lindalumdebono.blogspot.com)
Pat Sloan's Designs (patsloan.typepad.com)
Your blog has been the most exciting to me. I love all of the fabrics that you are designing. Although I have some its hard to find in Canada. I do have the pumpkin and spice book. I like the very first quilt you did and i can see it in your newer collections of fabric.Wow I'm excited to see what is new next.O I also love it when you put a touch of cone flower in the designs becauce falls my favouite. Happy quilting..
Posted by: Paula Johnson | October 6, 2010 at 07:48 AM
Thanks for sharing your great quilts. It's been fun blog-hopping!
Posted by: Darlene B | October 6, 2010 at 08:28 AM
I have really enjoyed your blog. I do have the Pumpkin and Spice book. I am going to go back and Check out those hats. I purchased it for the pumkins. But I am a hat person so....Enjoyed the Blog hop and cant believe that it is over. This was my morning thing with my cup of tea. Thanks.
Posted by: Sue Bennett | October 6, 2010 at 08:36 AM
Thanks for sharing your quilts. It has been a very fun blog hop.
Posted by: Jocelyn | October 6, 2010 at 08:46 AM
Thanks for sharing your quilts! And I love the hats! Hmmm...may just need to add one or two to the wardrobe! It has been fun hopping!
Posted by: dawn | October 6, 2010 at 09:04 AM
I "heart" your quilts, your books, your fabric lines, your hats and your blog.
Thank YOU for being TERRI of WHIMSICALS.
Happy Fall.
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | October 6, 2010 at 09:26 AM
I would like to thank all the designers for sharing their patterns, recipes and memories of Fall-o-ween's past. Happy Autumn!
Posted by: Grace | October 6, 2010 at 09:31 AM
love the pumpkin spice line. Oh, and those quilts? Beautiful!
Mu favourite is one made from scraps of my childrens' clothing collected over 18 years...yes, lots of scraps and several moves. The kids enjoy looking for their favourite scrap from their first day of schoold dress, a party dress, etc.
Posted by: Claire | October 6, 2010 at 09:34 AM
Full Circle is just lovely and you raised my curiousity as to why were you ready to move on from the project? Don't get me wrong, when it comes to log cabinish style blocks I have a problem. I just don't have patience and the strip piecing really makes me falter. But I'm curious if that alwo happens to you or if your reasons are completely different?
I have the Rusted Moon pattern (was it in serindipity?). I just have not found the right fabric for it. I also loved that Pumpkin and Spice line but discovered it too late. I love that August Star pattern so I might have to pick up that book. Thanks for the great time on the hop and the pattern you shared was definitely a winner for me.
Posted by: Sandy (Strlady) | October 6, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Terri.....I love your quilts....patterns and blog. Thanks for sharing...I don't know how you ladies do it.....and with Quilt Market fast approaching...you are amazing!!!!
This blog hop has been absolutely wonderful ....in every way possible. Sorry to see it come to an end.
You ladies are magnificient!!!! and sooo funny....the recipes are fabulous!!!!!the pictures....I've got to say all of you are sooo talented. It has been like Christmas morning for 10 days opening up the link to your quick and easy projects. Love every one of them.
I journeyed into blogland just a few months ago.....WHOW!!! What have I been missing all these years. I joined Debi's Fall-into-fall Giveaway and I am in "awe" and completely overwhelmed about blogland. If you find a minute and I know you have a gazillion emails to read please stop by and say HI...I would be honored and thrilled. If you can't I will understand completely.
Thank you so much for taking the time to participate in this Fall-O-Ween Blog Hop. Great job....Well done!!!
Pauline
Posted by: Pauline | October 6, 2010 at 10:10 AM
I have enjoyed everyone's participation in this blog hop - it has been a lot of fun and very inspiring. I just love your hats!
Posted by: Sharon Vrooman | October 6, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Just beautiful...and those hats? WOW! They are gorgeous! What a wonderful talent you have! ♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | October 6, 2010 at 10:27 AM
LOVE those hats!!!!!!
Posted by: Mary | October 6, 2010 at 10:55 AM
I've enjoyed the hop so much. Thanks for all the fun!! Love the hats too.
Posted by: Janet | October 6, 2010 at 11:28 AM
I have really really enjoyed this blog hop and look forward to the next one - there is going to be another right?? Love your hats and quilts.
Posted by: Jackie | October 6, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Love, love, love Whimsicals! Thanks for being a part of the blog hop.
Posted by: Janet Best | October 6, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Thanks for saving one of those panels for me :-) I've been looking for one! Love your cats!
Posted by: Loris Mills | October 6, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Thanks for the awesome blog hop! I had so much fun every morning reading your posts! I'm certainly sad it's over! Thanks for sharing your designs!
Posted by: Jennifer | October 6, 2010 at 01:33 PM
This has been a new experience for me and one that I have really enjoyed. I am orginially from Indiana and miss the beautiful falls there. We are going to be visiting our son in Carmel soon and hope to check out your shop.
Posted by: Jean Roy | October 6, 2010 at 02:20 PM
Love the HATS....Thanks for the blog hop. I've enjoyed all the patterns and the possibilities are endless.
Posted by: Krist Van Os | October 6, 2010 at 02:21 PM
Wow! Love those gorgeous quilt!
Posted by: Polly | October 6, 2010 at 02:25 PM
Have really enjoyed seeing all the new projects and ideas out there. Especially loved seeing the pictures of all the quilts, certainly gets one inspired! Thank you!
Posted by: Terry B | October 6, 2010 at 02:38 PM
The quilts are stunning and I love the hats! It's been a fabulous blog hop...thanks for all the fun!
Posted by: Sew Create It - Jane | October 6, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Love your designs. Thank you for sharing and making the "hop" fun. Your hats are so adorable.
Posted by: Darlis Johns | October 6, 2010 at 03:51 PM
It's been so fun to be introduced to you via your blog. I'll be checking in often. The hats are so fun.
Posted by: Mary | October 6, 2010 at 04:18 PM
Enjoyed you quilts and the blog hop meeting you.
Posted by: Jeanne | October 6, 2010 at 04:53 PM
It's been such fun reading all your daily blogs. Your fabrics & patterns are just wonderful. And even though I have not made one of the hats you designed, I have to admit it is something that is on my 'bucket list' ;-) Have several of your books in my library of books so need to get to that 'hat' now! Thanks again for all the fun.
Posted by: Sandra Cudd | October 6, 2010 at 06:09 PM
Adore the cats or was that the hats? Lovely work. Thanks for participating in the blog hop. The experience has been wonderful. Happy quilting!
Posted by: Donna | October 6, 2010 at 07:01 PM
More idea's, Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Judy W. | October 6, 2010 at 07:16 PM
This blog hop has been so fun and inspiring.
Posted by: Cathie Lanier | October 6, 2010 at 07:48 PM
and more beautiful quilts! I have several of your books and looking forward to more. The hats are so chic! Thanks so much for participating, appreciate all you have shared and enjoyed all the creativity...a very fun blog hop!
Posted by: Joni M. | October 6, 2010 at 08:07 PM
Thank you for all you shared during this ten day blog hop. Your pattern was sensational and I can hardly wait to make it! I really enjoyed the hats that you shared today and will hopefully be able to find your books with those patterns. They will make super Christmas gifts!
Posted by: Penny | October 6, 2010 at 08:34 PM
I wish we had more hours in a day to make quilts, you are showing beautiful ones. Thanks for sharing those 10 days of fun !! I enjoyed it !
Posted by: carin | October 6, 2010 at 09:03 PM
You can use the way he doesn't like to make fortune, Also can use oneself do not believe the medicine cure disease, But can not from the people you do not love make happy.
Posted by: Jordan Retro 6 | October 6, 2010 at 10:10 PM
OMG!!!! Your quilts are gorgeous!!!!
I can't wait for the next blog hope!!!!
I hope it doesn't take me that long to get all the projects from this hop done. LOL!!!!
Thank You for everyhting!!!
Posted by: Bridgidk | October 6, 2010 at 10:42 PM
Thanks a bunch! - for all the great fun, photos, and "free" stuff (patterns, recipes, ideas, etc.) that you provided for us. This was a wonderful time. Hate to see it end, but, will keep in touch with your blog. Boo Ya to Ya! HUGS... and stitches
Posted by: Christie | October 6, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Thank you for all the wonderful fall goodies that you gave us. Loved all the topics and pictures. Deb
Posted by: Deb Austin | October 6, 2010 at 11:12 PM
I actually started a quilt with the moons and used black with mine, should finish it someday;)
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie St.Germain | October 6, 2010 at 11:22 PM
That October Sky and Rusted Moons are beautiful! I imagine the courthouse steps quilt is quite large. There seems to be an awful lot of pieces in it!
Thanks for being part of this hop. You all made it so exciting to check in every day.
Posted by: Leslie Schmidt | October 7, 2010 at 12:52 AM
I have been wanting to do that Rusted moons quilt for along time. I think I will dig out that book. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Deb Fox-McHugh | October 7, 2010 at 07:31 AM
I love your panels order some now. Beautiful quilts.
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Posted by: corinne | October 7, 2010 at 11:08 PM
I have the Pumpkins and Spice book, and the panel. I need a project for a meeting in November, maybe I'll try to get a couple of them finished so that I give them several choices. I love kitties, and the sunflowers one! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Bev Eckert | October 8, 2010 at 08:37 AM
I also, used your pumpkin and spice fabric to make the cutest purses as gifts last Christmas. I will sent you a photo, if I can borrow one for it.
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Posted by: corinne | October 8, 2010 at 05:56 PM
Where can I find a copy of the Rusted Moons quilt?
It is lovely.
Posted by: Sandi Henschel | November 6, 2010 at 05:23 PM
Sandi-
The Rusted Moon quilt was originally in my book called Journeys, which I have sold out of. However, I also included it in the book that I did with Kansas City Star called Reminiscing.
Posted by: Terri Degenkolb | November 17, 2010 at 06:05 PM
I bought your Village Square quilt pattern and love the pattern as my whole house is folk artsy and I have many folk art quilts. I have to say tho that I was very disappointed in the pattern instructions. I found half a dozen mistakes which caused me many hours of trying wasted time trying to get it figured out and done right. Have you had any other complaints on this pattern? Send me an address to mail you a copy of the mistakes if you are interested.
Posted by: Vallie | December 31, 2010 at 05:09 PM
Vallie-
I do have a correction sheet for the Village Square pattern, but would really appreciate it if you could pass along the mistakes that you found so that I can make sure I have them all covered. I have the corrections posted on my website. Go to the Products page and click on the Oops (in the left column).
Posted by: Terri Degenkolb | January 4, 2011 at 07:38 AM
How would I get a hold of 1 or 2 panels of the pumpkin & Spice?? I love it and it is sooooo hard to find!
Posted by: Sarah Bevard | October 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Hoping to find a older pattern called October Moons or Harvest Moons. The cover had two funky cats on it. Please help if you can. Thanks! P.S. I think Fall Frolics is great. I would purchase it.
Posted by: Ronda Brown | November 23, 2011 at 01:23 AM