The next pattern in the Teacups Quilt Along series goes back to paper piecing. In the spirit of Christmas, I found this one that kind of reminds me of packages for the tree. Of course, for me that means fussy cutting for the main part of the teacup. This was a supreme pain to get …
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Christmas Party Weekend at 1927 Lake Lure Inn
Our Mini Cooper club had a fabulous Christmas event last weekend, with several meals and events planned from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. We caught up with them on Saturday morning in a local parking lot to decorate our cars for the Christmas parade. The weather did not cooperate, and it began raining while we …
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A Merry Christmas Wreath
This year's holiday wreath is silver and red, inspired by the number of silk poinsettias in the stash. I have spools of wire edged ribbon and making big bows is very easy with it. I have a tutorial on making big bows HERE. Knowing I wanted a good size bow, I started with that. Attaching …
Quick Christmas Projects
December is here, and the cold weather in our part of the world makes me want to stay inside toasty warm and do some sewing, stamping and hot glue projects. I have some new readers that may not have seen previous year's projects, plus some of the long time readers may want to do a …
Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project update
Update! - If you are finding this post in January 2019, please click on 2019 Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project for the latest information on the 2019 Project. It is getting really exciting to see this project start to build momentum. Get ready for an information packed and picture heavy post. The first quilt has arrived …
How to Re-line a Winter Coat – finishing
Finishing this project, here is where it gets tricky. There are a lot of steps and it might seem daunting, but just go slowly, taking each thing in its turn, and you'll be done before you know it. If you are just now finding this article, click on How to Re-line a Winter Coat for …
How to Re-line a Winter Coat
This winter I decided to finally do something about the ratty lining in my good winter coat. This coat is 100% wool, very well made, fits me really well with my short stature, but the lining is toast after many years of use. It is worn thin in areas, pulled apart at seams, has a tear …
Delicious Ways with Leftover Turkey
Are you tired of turkey yet? Sometimes I freeze big portions of turkey to use later, and most years I'll boil the bones for soup, or turkey and dumplings. I thought today would be a great day to show you some recipes to make the leftovers taste like a fresh meal with different flavors. Starting …
Thrifting Scores for November
Checking out my favorite thrift store, the Blue Ridge Humane Society store, I found these beautiful Japanese rice bowls at one of my recent visits. I loved the designs on the side. It is so much fun to find six of a pretty plate or bowl so I can use them on the big table. …
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thanksgiving Day is here, and for me it is the best day of the year. Today is a day of fun, watching the Macy's parade on TV in my jammies, while a Breakfast Casserole bakes in the oven filling the air with a savory aroma of sausage, cheese, onions and eggs. I do wish that …
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