Long time readers of my blog may remember this pillow design I did for Moda Bake Shop last year. When I finished it, I thought that the tree looked a bit plain, and it might be fun to embellish it a bit with some hand work. So, this year, I dug out some Christmas buttons, …
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Winter Lights
Winter Lights is an event at the NC Arboretum for the holiday season, and is just magical. It is a major fundraiser for their programs and exhibits, and you can attend any evening in December through the 31st. We went on the last warm night before the recent cold snap and snow fall to enjoy …
Nine Patch Star Quilt Along Finish
Continuing on our quilt-along, we'll finish it up today. If you are just now finding this post, start HERE. Quilting the Nine Patch Star was next. Here's where I left off last week, with the border on the blocks matching the center block in the nine patch. I loaded the runner on the longarm and …
Cheddar Onion Mashed Potatoes
The perfect accompaniment to the Standing Rib Roast for holiday dinner is my easy Cheddar Onion Mashed Potatoes. These don't need gravy, or even butter at the table, just serve them hot. Great alongside beef, or my Mushroom Meatloaf, Panko Turkey Breast, Dijon Pork Loin Roast, or the Butterflied Roast Chicken. Easy to make, these …
Special Holiday Dinner – Standing Rib Roast
Over the past few years, I have become a convert to the English tradition of serving beef for Christmas dinner. Growing up we always did turkey, but just having finished off the Thanksgiving bird, the idea of something different and really special was appealing. I have done a goose before too, but I like a …
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How to Use a Towa Gauge
If you are a longarm quilter or you use a computerized embroidery machine with a bobbin case, a Towa gauge is either in your tool kit, or you have probably heard of it. I have to admit that for several years I resisted buying one. They are not cheap, and I just couldn't see the …
Christmas Quilt Along Nine Patch Star
Our second week will see the construction of the block and beginning the quilting. So, here is where we left off. If you missed last weeks beginning with the cutting instructions and the first unit construction, click HERE. Start by sewing the HSTs units together. Press the seams open on these units to reduce bulk. …
December In the Garden – Snow!
December mornings have been cold and grey these past few days. Fog in the valley shows the layers of hills between our mountain and the next ridge. This might have to become my header photo for winter. Friday morning dawned colder still. As I looked out the window, I noticed that the snow had begun …
Christmas Cards for the Shelter
Stamping Christmas cards and sending them to family and friends is fun, but this year I had another idea in mind. There is no doubt that I now have more stamping stuff than one person should have, especially with a huge stamping score at an estate sale for paper, and then a wonderful gift from …
Christmas Tablescape
Christmas is such a fun time for decorating, and doing special tablescapes for friends is at the top of the list. I've been having sewing days to get a big quilt top done for Quilts of Valor, and we've been doing pot luck lunches. I am blessed with a lot of friends, too many to …
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