I Love Bazaars!

Fall is the best time of year when all the Christmas crafty fairs are in full swing. And my favorites are church bazaars! There is something special about a group of ladies getting together to make beautiful handmade items and baked goods to sell – not for their own profit – but to raise funds to help build the church and to donate to local outreach programs to help people in their communities. And there is something special about the love that goes into creating traditional crafts and baking with time-honored recipes. I love how they bring back nostalgic memories of…

Sew a Thanksgiving Table Runner with Fall Leaf Quilt Blocks

Here’s a Thanksgiving table runner that uses a simple but fun leaf block as its focal point. The finished size is 60 x 17 inches, so it works best on a 42 inch wide table, but can also be a table topper for any size table. I also share 2 alternate layouts for a more narrow table runner or a square table topper. Supplies: 2/3 Yard Large Print Fabric (E) 1/4 Yard Each of 3 Leaf Fabrics (A,B,C) 1/3 Yard Leaf Background Fabric (D) Backing Fabric (I use inexpensive solid off-white cotton fabric…