My Bobbin is Full

 Hello Everyone,

Yesterday’s afternoon walk carried that unmistakable whisper of fall—crisp air, golden light, and the promise of changing leaves. Inspired by that seasonal shift, this week’s Pattern of the Week is Leaf Peepers. Honestly, if the leaves in my yard looked anything like the blocks in this pile, I’d be out there raking with a smile. Thankfully, Mazey takes her raking duties very seriously—she’s always ready to lend a paw.

Here's the finished quilt from the photoshoot taken at Ironstone Winery.  The fire last week burned right up to the fences of this spectacular Gold Country Winery.

Every quilt has her picture taken on this old sled by the woodburning stove.

I had a lot of batiks leftover from another project, so I decided to put them to work in a new Leaf Peepers.

I pulled out the brown setting squares and laid all the leaf blocks side by side, shading them from light to dark—like watching the sky drift down to the forest floor. It’s got that quiet, earthy rhythm I love. This one’s nestled in my “need to finish” pile… and it’s whispering louder every day.....especially during this time of the year I think it's shouting at me!

The pattern can be found on sale in my Etsy shop HERE.

On a personal note, one year ago today, my life took a sharp turn. I was rushed from the ER in Walnut Creek to Kaiser’s Neurological Hospital in Redwood City after a stroke—caused by a brain bleed from too many blood thinners. That week was long, uncertain, and stitched with worry. But somehow, I came through it. Aside from a few balance hiccups (which might just be age doing its own patchwork number on me), I’ve made a full recovery.

This past year has reminded me that life—like quilting—can unravel in an instant. One moment you’re piecing together something beautiful, and the next, the thread breaks, or your bobbin runs out. But it also taught me that every day is a square worth saving. That love—like a well-worn quilt—should be wrapped around your family and friends with intention, warmth, and love.

So today, I’m treasuring the scraps and the masterpieces alike. And loving my family and friends with every stitch I have left in me....and my bobbin is full!

Soon,

Lynn