I managed to get the peaches this year before the bears did, and what a bumper crop for my little wild peach tree!! I harvested 21 peaches, nicely ripened. These are wild clingstone peaches, so the amount of actual peach is pretty small per piece. Still, they are organic, no chemicals used, and have a …
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Keeneland Library – A Hidden Gem
On our recent trip to Lexington, I was able to visit the Keeneland Racetrack and grounds. What a neat place to visit! There is such history here, for the history buff as well as the fan of horses. This history begins at the very entrance to the park, where the post is a replica of …
Quilt of Valor – Eagle Squares
Moving on to the next Quilt of Valor, each one has been unique and interesting. This one had foundation pieced stripes on a muslin base, alternating those squares with an eagle print. I was concerned that the difference in weight between the squares might make quilting a challenge. I laid it on the longarm bar …
The Safelight Project Delivery and Winners
The Safelight Project has come to a close, and I want to show you the rest of the story. Cards and donations just kept coming, more bags were made, and the delivery has been done. The cards coming in were just extraordinary, such creativity and beauty! These from Cyndy R. were stunning. I have to …
Be My Neighbor – Quilting the Beast
After the flimsy was done, I measured the quilt. It came out at 70 x 96 inches, quite the beast! So now the decision was how to quilt it. From the beginning, I wanted to do a cloud fill in the sky parts, and individual motifs and designs on each house. I needed to decide …
Preparing for the Eclipse
The date is getting closer to see the Solar Eclipse, the first eclipse that will be visible across the entire US in 99 years. For most of us, this one will be a once in a lifetime experience. It is logical that millions of people will take advantage of the opportunity, but planning will be …
Be My Neighbor – Flimsy Assembly
When I left this at the beginning of the week, I had realized too late that I made two yellow houses to go next to each other. One of those 'oh, no!' moments. What is the good of having a plan if I don't stick to it? Well, perhaps it is to let you …
Scrap Dance Swing Bag
During my trip to Lexington, I took the Swing Bag to test it out in real use. I have to say, (brag a bit, LOL!!) that it performed beyond expectation. I expected it to hold some clothes and cosmetics, and be easy to carry, but I found that it did more than that. The pattern …
Be My Neighbor – Blocks 15 and 16
Stepping up the pace now, my plan was to sew block a week for the next two weeks, sashing and borders in the third week, quilting during week four, and then binding in week five with a week to catch up if I don't keep up. But, after the last block was done, and the …
Late July in the Garden
It is hard to believe, but I haven't done a post about my garden in a month. There has been a lot going on between the Christmas In July hop and the Safelight Project, but I know some of you like to know what is growing and flowering on our mountain. Today, I'll show you …
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