Scrap Dance Quickstep

I have been at it again, and I have a new design to share with you all, the next one in the Scrap Dance Series.  This design idea was so simple ( as in ridiculously simple), I am amazed that it hasn't been done already and all over the web.  But, I wasn't able to …

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First Spring Cookout – A Blue and Yellow Tablescape

Warm weather, finally, and a clear, calm evening was perfect to invite some friends over for a meal over the weekend.  We love sitting on the veranda, enjoying the evening air, watching the sun change the colors in the valley.  Of course, this calls for a grilled meal, and I found the perfect thick center-cut …

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May on the Veranda

Earlier this month the veranda went through its annual cleaning.  I was fairly confident that the pollen onslaught was done, so time to get the veranda in shape for the warmer season. We started with moving a lot of the furniture to one end so we could wash the floor. This is hard work, scrubbing …

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Sundried Tomato Stuffed Chicken

My husband would rather not eat chicken at home since he orders it out a lot. But, sometimes I want chicken, so I had to come up with a new recipe for him to enjoy.  He loves sundried tomatoes, so I decided to combine these two flavors into one dish.  Here is a stuffed chicken recipe. …

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EQ7 25th Anniversary Contests

Designing quilts has become a bit of an addiction.  I really enjoy the ability to take blocks and play with them before cutting any fabric.  I use EQ7 software to create my designs for the mystery quilts, and some of the other quilts and table runners I have shared.  Recently, I was playing with it, …

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Memories from Childhood

On the day when we honor our mothers, it is nice to revisit some memories from childhood.  I think that most of our fun memories are those created by our mothers, taking us to special places or making certain days special.  Some time ago, DH and I went to Greensboro, and while we were there …

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Apple Blossom Tour

The apple tree blossoms are in various stages, some are just blooming, others are done.  We almost waited too late to take a drive out to the apple orchards to get some pictures of the blooms.  They really are beautiful, once again white flowers hold a special place for me.  I just love them. I …

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Homemade Guacamole with Green Onions

Today is Cinco de Mayo, which for our country is a great excuse to eat Mexican food (and maybe have a Margarita after work, LOL).  I love avocados, but the guacamole you get in a restaurant is usually full of raw white onions, which I don't like.  So, I have a recipe for my own …

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Mother’s Day Card 2016

This Sunday is Mother's Day, and there is time for stamping a special card to send.  Certainly this design could be modified to be any kind of card, birthday or anniversary, get well or just thinking of you.  Since my MIL reads my blog, I'll ask her to stop reading, unless she wants to see …

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Sewing a Rayon Challis Top – Making pattern adjustments and fixing fitting

What is it with fashion designers these days?  Go into the stores looking for a pretty spring print and all you find are ugly prints and the ever present solid colors.  Is the concept of florals for spring so clichéd that no one will do them?  But, but... that is what I want now, planting …

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