As much as I have enjoyed binge watching some shows lately, I've run out of scripted shows that are capturing my interest. This past week we watched a couple of music documentaries that have been very interesting on Netflix. The documentary on Quincy Jones was pretty good, and gave an amazing portrait of his 70 …
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Jolly Bar Row Along
Recently, Fat Quarter Shop told their associate bloggers that the newest Jolly Bar Book was on the way, and it released this week. Just for fun while we are all stuck at home, nine bloggers were invited to Row Along using some of the patterns in the book. With the Scrap Dance Twist mystery wrapping …
A Quilt of Valor with Frankenbacking
This quilt came off the longarm about a week ago. It is a Quilt of Valor, and was a bit more of a challenge at the beginning, as the backing had several problems. This is what I call Frankenbacking. There are four vertical seams and two horizontal ones. The friend that gave it to me …
More Time To Read
Now that we have a bit more time on our hands, it is a great time to pick up a new author and read. I have read several good ones since my last book review post, and I'll show you those, tell you two to avoid, and then pick up some older reviews of very …
Counting Blessings, and Safelight Winners
Strong storms roared through our area on Sunday night, with driving rain, thunder and lightening. The winds were howling up the coves on both sides of our home for some time, and the noise was frightening. The next day brought the damage to light. We were counting our blessings that we only lost two …
Ham and White Bean Soup with Variations
For many of us, Easter holiday usually means a ham dinner. Even though we cannot be with family right now, maintaining tradition is important. It helps us to feel like things are still somewhat normal. After the ham has served for sandwiches and leftover meals for a few days, making a thick and hearty soup …
April in the Garden
On this holiday weekend, I thought it would be nice to spend Sunday in the garden. As the days blend into each other, it is becoming a challenge to remember what day it is, LOL!! Today, let's pause and enjoy the beauty in the world around us, and rejoice in nature's bounty of spring, counting …
Sewing for the Placemat Challenge, Prizes and More
This week I got busy making my Cornoacation Placemat for the challenge. This post will have the parameters, deadlines, and prizes you can win. The placemat doesn't have to be fancy, something simple will be just fine. Mine is just strips of fabrics, quilted and bound on my domestic machine. Simple and easy! I began …
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Sending Happy Mail
In this age of internet everything, and the current situation making us even more dependent on it, what could be a nice surprise? Happy mail delivered to your door! Happy mail can obviously be a homemade card, but there are lots of other ideas as well that I'd like to share today. Anything sent by …
Springtime Tablescapes for Two
Staying at home means making more meals in the kitchen and on the grill. Setting a pretty table helps raise spirits, and eating outside is a nice change as the weather gets warmer. So, I set a lovely but simple table to enjoy a warm evening. My Sweet Babboo grilled some pork chops and we …
