Well hello! I hope you had a great weekend?
Lenny and I were able to get out and do some camping, hiking, scouting, (Lenny will be going hunting in a few weeks), sightseeing, and I got some hand sewing done. We also slept a lot! It was a goooooood weekend!
Here are some photos of the weekend. The leaves are changing a bit early this year and it appears we have great timing:
a bridge in Grand Lake:
L-man in his hunter orange
Pine tree homage:
and of course, no matter where I go, there's an iced latte happening.
And lastly, some hand sewing. I started out using Molly Flander's clamshell tutorial and added a few other details and steps. I'll be doing a tutorial soon for those interested!
Happy Monday!
xo,
Penny
You captured such vibrant colors! I want to reach out and touch that bridge. It looks smooth and polished but I wonder if it is? We were out camping this weekend too! We had amazing weather and a wonderful time and I too got to work on seaming a baby sweater gift.
Posted by: Suzanne | 24 September 2012 at 04:45 AM
Wow...those leaf colors are amazing. Living in Alabama with lots and lots of pines, we don't see a lot of color changes.
Posted by: Gene Black | 24 September 2012 at 05:24 AM
lovely photos
Posted by: Beth | 24 September 2012 at 07:24 AM
Oh, I just love GRAND LAKE. Such a pretty place to visit. Also, love those clamshells!
Posted by: randi | 24 September 2012 at 07:35 AM
Those leaves are beautiful! The last few years, the leaves have been kinda blah here. I'm hoping it is going to be a great year, I guess I'll have to wait and see!
Posted by: Johanna | 24 September 2012 at 08:32 AM
BEAUTIFUL!!! :)
Posted by: Kara @me_and_elna | 24 September 2012 at 08:35 AM
Stunning fall colour. I'm waiting for it here.
Have fun with the clamshells.
Posted by: Lorrie | 24 September 2012 at 08:42 AM
I wondered where you were! Oh, you make me lonesome for those mountains!
No fair! And that latte, LOL, you just had to didn't you.
Posted by: Arlene | 24 September 2012 at 01:23 PM
Your pictures are gorgeous, Penny! Glad you had such a great weekend!
Posted by: Carmen | 24 September 2012 at 01:59 PM
The leaves are beautiful. I'm in the south on the coast and it is still pretty darn warm down here. The trees barely know that it's fall.
Posted by: Tamie | 24 September 2012 at 02:12 PM
Gorgeous pictures and those clamshells are amazing!
Posted by: Heidi @ Fabric Mutt | 24 September 2012 at 03:39 PM
Ahhh! Nothing beats the aspens in late September! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Carla | 24 September 2012 at 09:31 PM
Really fab photos Penny! The leaves are taking their time here in Portland but know fall is on the way ~
Clam shells? looks like fun!!!
Posted by: elsa | 25 September 2012 at 09:06 AM
I am in LOVE with your clamshells!! Oh my gosh, beautiful! I'm looking forward to your tutorial.
Beautiful scenic photos! My brother is in Arvada and we went out to CO for his wedding back in 2000. I LOVED it there--so pretty.
Posted by: Siobhan | 26 September 2012 at 09:52 AM
What beautiful pictures!! Love Colorado in the fall! but your pictures are really gorgeous! Glad you had a great weekend!
Posted by: Karen Urbanec | 26 September 2012 at 10:32 AM
Penny, I keep coming back to look at your clamshell picture. I was reading your blog on my iPhone while waiting to pick up my son from school & his (18 yr old) twin sister saw the photo and fell in love. Would you happen to know the designers of the lines of fabric that has the girl on it (in the front) and the shoe behind it? My daughter wants me to do a clamshell quilt like this for her, loved those fabrics, and I just thought I'd ask. Then maybe I can have it done for her in time for her college graduation! ;) Thanks for any help!
Posted by: Siobhan | 02 October 2012 at 03:35 AM
Beautiful pictures, Penny!! I absolutely love that bridge! I have always wanted to visit Colorado :)
Posted by: Kayla Medina | 12 October 2012 at 07:19 AM