It is that magical time of the year... "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower", Albert Camus.

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Can you believe that it is already October?! (ok by this point almost November!). And the Island Batik Ambassador's challenge this month is all about... table toppers! "For either a quick project or a celebration, table toppers are perfect for creating your statement piece for your home decor" (challenge directions).

And with "home decor" in mind I chose the Seedlings Collection, the color palette is a perfect addition to your home decor and the fabric design with those gorgeous mushrooms, leaves and garden context are also perfect for a fall project.

Confession: I don't design to many projects for my house, or even small quilts, most of the time I'm working with my 60"-70" show quilt square. So, this project started small, but than "me" happened... I started to work with a 12" x40" idea on Electric Quilt 8 and I finished with...

It is a fun and easy going project, with 4 1/2" square blocks plus 2 1/2" strips sashing borders. For the quilting, I decided to NOT QUILT ON THE DITCH, because is fun quilt something not expected when you are working with a very symmetrical pattern.

For the quilting, I did some ruler work and free motion quilting mixed with Aurifil 40wt color 2902, same thread for top and bobbin. For the batting, I used Hobbs Heirloom Premium 100% Natural Cotton.

And finally my Fall's Table Runner! See you next month, to be precise November 14th! Save the date ;)