Friday, October 7, 2011

First Friday Freebie #21

After four days of rain and an unseasonal ‘nor-easter thrown in for good measure, we have our fingers crossed for blue skies and sunshine today.  Although yesterday dawned bright and cool, we had to fire up our furnace and build a fire in the wood stove for the first time this season.  We even had a few wet flurries of the white stuff.  Yikes! 

I think that autumn has officially arrived!

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To celebrate the season, this month’s First Friday Freebie was designed to showcase the fading days of summer and the start of autumn…my favorite season!  Watermelon, sunflowers, crows, wasps, pumpkins, birdhouses, flowers and of course the alphabet are included in this sampler.

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The finished mini quilt measures approximately 21” x 19”.

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To download the PDF file containing the photo, instructions and line drawings, click HERE.

Enjoy and happy fall, y’all!

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56 comments:

  1. CattinkaOctober 7, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    This little quilt is just beautiful.
    I´d love to make one!
    KATRIN W.

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  2. ElyteOctober 7, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    You have captured autumn beautifully. I have some wools lying around somewhere.....

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  3. ElinorOctober 7, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    A beautiful design, Karen ! So cute and so country, I love it.
    Thanks a lot for sharing with us !
    Hugs from France,
    Sylvie

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  4. Jenny's Place OnlineOctober 7, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    It looks lovely, Kaaren. Given the difference of time in our seasons, I might have it started by next autumn :) I hope you don't mind my mentioning it on one of my 'Jenny's Jaunts'. Happy crafting, Jenny

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  5. KaHollyOctober 7, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Kaaren, this is adorable. Thanks so much. You've been busy! Hasn't this weather been something? We had the woodstove going all day, too! Here's hoping today is worthy of getting some outdoor projects accomplished!! Have a great long weekend, karen

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  6. JanetOctober 7, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    It's just lovely Kaaren, you're so special to be offering your FF. I can't believe you have the white stuff turning up. I'm still waiting for spring warmth.

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  7. VickieOctober 7, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    This is such a sweet little quilt! I love it! Thank you so much for sharing! We are now having Indian Summer! Ugh...it's up in the 80's again! We want snow!

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  8. BetsyOctober 7, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Karen thank you for taking the time to give us another beautiful design. I will enjoy making this one too since Autumn is my favorite season. I hope you are well.
    Hugs

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  9. Jenny's Place OnlineOctober 7, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Kaaren, I forgot to ask, is it ok to post your finished design on my blog post? Happy crafting, Jenny

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  10. marinaOctober 7, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    It's beautiful Kaaren! Thanks for the lovely design. I have a lovely stash of wool longing to be part of your patterns. they are put away just waiting.

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  11. susis quiltsOctober 7, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    hi kaaren,thanks so much for this wonderful pattern!i printed it immidiatly,take care,susi

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  12. LesleyOctober 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Such a beautiful project! I love all that you have incorporated into this sampler...cottons and wools and your colours are perfect! Also perfect is the size...I love small projects!
    Thanks so much for sharing this...it's already a great Friday!

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  13. GraOctober 7, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Thanks kaaren!!!!

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  14. julieQOctober 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    What a darling quilt! Thank you so much, Kaaren!!

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  15. Abby and StephanieOctober 7, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Your FFF probably breaks download records! Such detail and I love the ABC sampler. You are always so generous. Sorry to hear about the white stuff. We're experiencing Indian Summer.

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  16. SiobhánOctober 7, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Kaaren, that is adorable! I especially love the crow block. Beautiful!

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  17. ColleenOctober 7, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Absolutely adorable. Thank you so much for the design. And,your header photos are great...I think you changed them?!? Black-eyed Susans are one of my favorites. Ours have long wilted and fallen but yesterday I saw one little flower spring up.

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  18. SueBOctober 7, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    This is so cute. I was in need of a nice project that took some wool. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. YIKES on that wet snow flakes. That is way to early for me. I am not a fan of winter..

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  19. SandyOctober 7, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Thank you again Kaaren for sharing your talent with the world. Love this little quilt. Fall is my favorite time of year. Hope you are relaxing and doing lots of stitching.

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  20. JoyOctober 7, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Thank you Kaaren ... this is such a gawjus little quilt!!! You really are a sweety to share it with us all :o).
    Love n hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  21. SunnybecOctober 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Kaaren, thank you so much for a lovely free pattern. I don't have any wool to do it in but will definitely be searching through my stash to see what I can use to have a go at this. I love it! Linda

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  22. KateOctober 7, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Another delightful gift from you! Thanks.

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  23. DianeOctober 7, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I can hardly believe it is October and the FFF to boot!
    That is an adorable quilt! I must make it, I don't know when, but I must! Thank you so much!
    Oh and we had the same dreary rainy weather, minus a nor-easter I think, and now we're having LOVELY weather-I'm hoping it's heading your way!

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  24. Diane HOctober 7, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Thank you for the wonderful pattern, Kaaren. As always it is fabulous. Oh no not the white stuff!!!

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  25. sunnyOctober 7, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    It's wonderful Karen! THis is a mustdo.

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  26. LindaOctober 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful design as always!
    Don't forget to enter my giveaway!

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  27. MoeWestOctober 7, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    THANK YOU so much Kaaren! Your FFF quilt is wonderful. I wish I had mine hanging on the wall today. It will be by next fall for sure. You are so good to us. Have a wonderful weekend with no s___. I don't even want to say the word yet.

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  28. KarenOctober 7, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Thank you, Kaaren. At first glance, I thought you had painted the designs onto fabrics. Those hand dyed wools give an almost water color look. Beautiful!

    I am so glad that you feel well enough to continue with the FFF.

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  29. PhyllisOctober 7, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    What a darling design. I have a retret next weekend and I think this needs to make the trip with me. Thank you so much for your willingness to share your lovely designs. I look forward to the FFF.

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  30. Kathy HOctober 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Thanks for the directions for the little sampler. Just beautiful. Glad that the weather here has gotten cooler, I feel like fall is finally here.

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  31. pauletteOctober 7, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Oh Kaaren..you out did yourself!! Gorgeous! I will definitely be making this beauty!! Thanks so much for being so generous with your creations!!
    What's this about 'White STUFF'? I was just joking about that stuff in yesterday's post...guess I jinxed the whole of Canada...although we had lovely sunny weather here...sorry about that!! I will take full blame..along with Mother Nature!
    P

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  32. Donna~~October 7, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Thanks so much--it's perfect for celebrating fall! Hope you have a lovely autumn there!

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  33. JudyCinNCOctober 7, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    oh, this is so cute and will make a really nice wall hanging. Thank you Kaaren for sharing with us. Hope you have a sunny weekend. Too early for snow and staying indoors. Judy C

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  34. AllieOctober 7, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    You had some white stuff? EEEEEK! Beautiful here, we're having some summer again - but I know it won't last. Kaaren, your FFF is absolutely adorable and I LOVE it, thank you so much!!! The perfect essence of autumn!!

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  35. Elaine/Muddling ThroughOctober 7, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Kaaren, it is GORGEOUS!!! Thank you so much for sharing. And snow - wow. We'll be at 90 today. LOL

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  36. TheresaOctober 7, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    This is gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing this lovely design with us!!!

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  37. JoanOctober 7, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Thanks for the gorgeous sampler. I'm anxious to start it. Happy Thanksgiving! Hope your holiday weekend weather in Nova Scotia will be great.

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  38. Denise :)October 7, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Thanks, Kaaren -- it's darling!! :)

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  39. SandyOctober 7, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    What a darling mini quilt. Thank you so much for another great FFF. I love the ear of corn in the foreground also....yellow chenille?

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  40. RitaOctober 7, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Thank you for another wonderful First Friday Freebie. I hope you have been feeling well. You are in my prayers.

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  41. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsOctober 7, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Kaaren - it's beautiful.. You are so talented. I am also enjoying the weather here in the NorthEast... thankful for warmer days and sunshine. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed weekend.

    Karen

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  42. MerilynOctober 7, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    What a gorgeous little project for Autumn Kaaren!!! Thankyou for sharing your creativity with us!!!

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  43. María ElenaOctober 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Kaaren, it's wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

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  44. hennies.penniesOctober 7, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    This is soooo sweet Kaaren! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. I think I might pull out my fabrics to work on this one tomorrow. I love it!!

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  45. SheilaOctober 7, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Such a cute little quilt; thanks so much for creating it and sharing with everyone! Have a great weekend, keep warm.

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  46. Maria McCabeOctober 8, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Thank you so much for this. You are truly an inspiration to so many of us! Not only for your talent but for your positive outlook.
    Maria

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  47. SandiOctober 8, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Kaaren,

    Glad to see you having fun designing again, it is good for the sould.

    Thank you so much for sharing this will you, hope the white stuff was just saying hellow, see you later.

    Enjoy your weekend.

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  48. Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 8, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    So sweet Kaaren - thank you so much for this generous pattern!

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  49. MyCretanlifeOctober 9, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Hi Kaaren, Thanks for this lovely FFF. I have saved the pattern and one day I will get around to making it.

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  50. DarleneOctober 9, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Another fabulous project from your talented hands!!!! It's beautiful, Kaaren.

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  51. roccagalOctober 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    This is a wonderful quilt and such a great gift-thanks so much Karen!!1

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  52. RondaOctober 9, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Karren thank you so much! you have given so much to the quilting comunity!

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  53. JeanneOctober 11, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Thank you very much! You are a generous and talented quilter.

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  54. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    dear Kaaren, which is Quiltchen super+beautifully, I has it directly gedownloadet, thank-beautifully a dear greeting send I to you

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  55. KathrynOctober 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Dear Kaaren,
    A delayed thanks for the Autumn Sampler. I love that it has a beehive in it. Such useful creatures!! Best wishes, Kathie L in Allentown

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  56. UllaOctober 18, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Thank you for the beautiful pattern! This may become my first attempt at wool appliqué.

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