Monday, September 19, 2016

Fall-ing for Acorns

KT Winner
Congrats to Sorcha Girl from Iowa. You're the winner of our KT Diamond Templates.

Jamie received confirmation that Oak Haven is arriving this week. Woohoo! We'll have everything on the website after Robert and I return.

Our slightly sunburned smiling faces are on a plane today coming back from Huntington Beach. We enjoyed our time with the ladies at Orange Grove Quilt Guild -and a couple of lazy days at the beach. Now we're off to Jefferson City, Missouri on Tuesday to share with the Missouri River Quilt Guild. More to come next week.

Acorn Medley
If you've followed my blog for a while, you may have noticed I'm slightly addicted to acorns - sewing notions, thimble holders, charms, book ends and finials - made of wood, fabric, wool, vegetable ivory, glass..... it really doesn't matter as long as it's an acorn. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. I loved collecting them as a kid, making jewelry and fall "decor". Mom was gracious enough to display my prized creations - tiny wreaths and candle wraps - but explained they had to be thrown out after a couple weeks so they wouldn't draw bugs. Worked for me. I could make all new decor next year! Here's a sampling of my collection.

wooden acorn finial

vegetable ivory thimble holders

wool acorns

bird pincushion holding an acorn

iron acorn candle holder

acorn thimble holders in wood & ivory

more acorns - green glass acorn is perfume holder

acorn sewing stuff - note the acorn snaps in top right cubby


bowl of KT fabric acorns with real acorn caps - so cute!

So, if you ever run across an acorn thimble holder, think of me!

When I think fall, I think leaves and acorns. Here's my version of a bushel of fall packed into a small quilt. One charm pack plus 3 fabrics is all you need to make this delightful reminder of the bounty of the season. The Acorn Medley charm pattern is available now. We'll have precut applique packs soon!

Acorn Medley charm quilt - 32" square

Comment this week to win our Acorn Medley charm pattern and charm pack. You'll have a good start on your fall decorating.

79 comments:

  1. Very pretty fall quilt. I love pumpkins and stars.

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  2. It is absolutely gorgeous! Fun seeing all the acorns too!

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  3. I love your acorns! My MIL gave me a beautiful acorn birdhouse over 30 yrs ago. It resides in my house as its too awesome to hang outside! Love the leaves and appliqués on this little quilt.

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  4. Last fall the hubby and I were in a fishing cabin at Lake of the Ozarks. The back deck was under very tall old oak trees that were constantly dropping acorns on us! Raining acorns, really! That cute pattern would remind me of that trip!" Terri

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  5. I love this new pattern and can't wait 'til Oak Haven is available. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  6. Beautiful fabric, and beautiful fall quilt! I loved seeing the acorns. I only have one - a large ceramic acorn; the handle is a little squirrel. We have squirrels in our yard, and I love to see them run across the deck. Thanks!

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  7. I will be on the look out for those acorn thimble holders. I love acorns too and I love this pattern!

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  8. What is fall without acorns! Love the fabric and the pattern.

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  9. Pretty for fall! Happy Monday ♥

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  10. Acorn Medley is just beautiful! And Oak Haven is lovely as are all your fabric lines.

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  11. Love Acorn Medley, it just screams Autumn!

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  12. What is not to love about autumn and the leaves and acorns. It is my favorite time of year. Your Acorn Medley is wonderful! Thank you for the sweet giveaway!

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  13. Gosh, I have never given an acorn so much thought. I love all things Autumn, especially your latest fabric.

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  14. I love your bowl of acorns! Interesting collection! Beautiful Acorn Meldy quilt too!

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  15. Fall is definitely coming in. I love to decorate with beautiful warm fall colors.

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  16. It's so hard to believe that Fall is upon us. I guess officially on Thursday. I will definitely keep you in mind if I run across anything acorn!

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  17. What a neat post! Love your Collections+the new Mini Quilt>so pretty! mssstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  18. Fall is my favorite season, not only for decorating but also the crisp weather, football games to watch and do handwork. Too bad it wouldn't last longer. Love your Acorn Medley!

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  19. I love Fall too but dried flowers (in particular sunflowers) are what I think of first. Also the smell of Fall is wonderful! Have a fun in Jeff City!

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  20. What a lovely collection of acorns! Love the new quilt. Glad you had a good time in sunny California. K- lkw2x6-apq@yahoo.com

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  21. Love watching the squirrels collecting acorns, walnuts, etc. along with decorating for Fall !

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  22. I have a basket full of acorns my grandson and I have picked up from different places we've been or lived. I have several acorn containers too. I'd love to win the pattern and charm pack! Enjoy Jeff City! Bev Eckert

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  23. Such pretty acorns. I have never seen one in real life.

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  24. I just love this pattern. Fall colors are my favorite, and the blue star makes it a little different.

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  25. I'd love to make the Acorn Medley! Thanks for the chance!

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  26. I had never seen an acorn thimble holder before. I will be on the lookout.

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  27. My best friend is obsessed with acorns also. Her Christmas present this year will definitely include Oak Haven.

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  28. I can't wait for fall. My favorite season. I like the fall colors and the Acorn Medley! Helps me think cool on this day that was 93 degrees!

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  29. What a great way to start the fall season than with acorns! I will now have to look for them and think of you.

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  30. I love all the acorn items! The Acorn Medley quilt is lovely. Thank you for a chance to win the charm pack. Hugs,

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  31. Acorns and colored leaves equal fall to me also. I always try to throw in a few pumpkins. Look forward to seeing the acorn charm pack after seeing the quilt.
    Thanks,

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  32. Fall is my favorite time of year! I love decorating with leaves, pine cones, acorns, pumpkins, etc. This Acorn Medley quilt would fit right in!

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  33. It's hard to think fall while we're having such heat humidity here in Arkansas! However, that Acorn Medley is beautiful and makes me want fall here even more!

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  34. The acorns are beginning to fall from our trees. The grandkids love to gather them and line them up on the picnic table for the sqirrels. Just love fall.

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  35. Isn't fall just a beautiful time of year....the colors, the smells, crisp morning air - all add to a wonderful day! Acorn Medley fits right in!! Thanks!

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  36. Acorn Medley is a darling pattern and it looks like it would be so much fun to sew. For some reason I love acorns, too. They just make you think of autumn and fall colors and scuffling through the leaves on the ground.

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  37. A beautiful example of why I say I love Fall the best. Move this way up on my to do list.

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  38. Now I know what to do with my scraps...just so thankful I have two pin oaks!!!

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  39. Applique, flying geese, pumpkins and fall color! what more could one want? Jeannine aka jknits

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  40. I sure hope you have some fruitful oak trees where you live, Lynn, so that you can gather acorns to your heart's content. In my oak-tree-filled yard here in the Ozarks, a large chinquapin is our most prolific acorn producer. The small tan acorns with darker brown caps are so pretty in bowls and baskets. Plus, I just like to say, "chinquapin!" 😃 Love your fall fabric and this darling fall pattern.

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  41. Beautiful quilt. Love this fabric. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  42. We have an oak tree just outside the garage door and an acorn dropped into my bathrobe pocket while I was letting the dogs out one morning. What a surprise! I put it with my Tom Clark Gnomes, they always have an acorn on them. Fall is my favorite time of year.

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  43. Fall is my favorite time! We feed the squirrels and birds all year, fall is the most active time. My stash is loaded with fall theme fabs. Acorns abound in them!!

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  44. Love Acorns. Your quilt is great. Hope to win. Nancy P.

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  45. Lots of oak trees in my yard = lots of acorns = happy squirrels. Acorn Medley patter = happy quilter.

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  46. Oh, Lynne, I love your Acorn Medley patterns/fabric. They play very well into my love for all things Fall.

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  47. Love the oak leaf applique on your acorn medley charm pattern. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  48. Love the new fabric line. I love the Fall season - especially the colors.

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  49. Oh my - love the Acorn Medley charm pattern!

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  50. Fall is such a wonderful time to make new things for our home! Acorns go so well with fall too!! Love it!

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  51. WOW you certainly have a wonderful collection of acorns. I just started hanging out a small quilt on my quilt holder in front of my house. This is the perfect size for my fall quilt.

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  52. Beautiful pattern! Speaks of the wonderful colors and natural beauty of fall!

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  53. I love fall it is my favorite season. I enjoyed your acorn display. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  54. I understand your love of acorns. Walking in the woods and finding acorns, especially with their caps still intact, is so enjoyable for me.

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  55. I understand your love of acorns. Walking in the woods and finding acorns, especially with their caps still intact, is so enjoyable for me.

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  56. Fall is my favorite season. I love the colors and how everything starts to wind down from the hectic days of summer. Love the Acorn Medley wall hanging, it's perfect for welcoming the season. You do know that now I will be on the hunt for an Acorn thimble holder from now on. Rina

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  57. I love everything about fall and that is probably one of the reasons I love your fabrics.

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  58. Lots of acorns in my back yard. Love your fabrics.

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  59. Just got home from the MRQG meeting. I enjoyed your presentation and hope to try some of your techniques. Thanks for coming to Jefferson City.

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  60. My mother was a lover of autumn, me I'm a spring kinda gal. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  61. Thanks for a wonderful presentation last night in Jefferson City, MO. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to get started on Oak Haven.

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  62. Autumn is my favorite time of year. Although living in south Florida we don't see fall colors, that doesn't stop me from decorating our home with quilts in fall colors. Oak Haven is beautiful!

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  63. Gorgeous!! I love ALL things about the Fall season.

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  64. Thank you!! I will use the templates to make a Fall quilt and it will have Black and Gold.

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  65. I love all of your acorn stuff - you have quite a collection! Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  66. now when I see acorns I will think of you and KTQ's!

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  67. I have never known anyone who collected acorns until now. Love your collection. Happy Fall!

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  68. Beautiful pattern. Enjoyed seeing the KT trunk show in Jefferson City.

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  69. Acorns and oak leaves and sunflowers are my fall favorites.

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  70. Hello, This is my first time on your blog. I love your fabrics and patterns, they make such warm and inviting quilts. I look forward to seeing what new items you have to offer.
    Thanks for everything kelly

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  71. I love your acorn collection - I never would have guessed there are so many acorn-y things out there!

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  72. Like you, I adore all items related to Fall. Love your Acorn fabric, and this highlighted pattern. Cooler nights are coming, snuggling under a quilt. Bliss

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  73. I love everything about fall, it seem to be taken it sweet time here in NY, love the acorn fabric.

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  74. I love this Acorn pattern! I love the fall colors and wish they lasted longer in the fall in my area. This charm pack and pattern would look great in my home! Can't wait for the new Oak Haven fabrics to be released either!!

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  75. We LOVED your store and you warm hospitality!! Thanks for showing us KT store from top to bottom ❤️ The three Canadian girls 😎 Debby

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  76. Hope you enjoyed California! I live north in Bakersfield and we are anxiously awaiting fall weather. Love your fabric and just got out my spare change ruler to make a topper, Oak Haven would be perfect. Thanks for the chance to get some.

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  77. I always love your Fall patterns and the Fall line. I love getting the KT Fall quilts I have made, especially with pumpkins in them!

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  78. The calendar tells me that it is autumn, so out come my flannels layer cake and charm pack. I am inspired!!

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