November is such a great month for tables, with all the lovely colors of fall. I like to set an everyday table for us to enjoy all month, this time featuring the two large pilgrim figures I inherited. To begin, I wanted the table to be full of color, so I put the burgundy tablecloth …
Working on a Quilt of Valor
It is Veteran's Day weekend, time to honor our living veterans and thank them for their service. One of the ways I do this is by participating in the Quilts of Valor organization. In October, I went to a retreat and got a little farther on my Quilt of Valor that I started last February. …
Stamping Thanksgiving Cards
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday of the year. I love the Macy's parade, the football games, the turkey dinner, and the anticipation of the holiday season ahead. The fall colors are blazing, and a cold day means a fire in the fireplace too, with any luck. I've been sending Thanksgiving cards to my family …
Going on Quilt Retreat
Our longarmer association recently did a quilt retreat for a weekend as a way to get to know each other a bit better. I wanted to carpool because it is just more fun for a 3-hour drive to have friends along for the ride. Two ladies went with me, and we stuffed the car but …
Veal (or Turkey) Meatballs with Basil Cream Sauce
Ready for a delicious dinner that is on the table in under half an hour? I have had this recipe ready to go for some time, but just haven't had the time to get to it. It is so good that I've made it several times already and My Sweet Babboo thinks it is a …
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November in the Garden
Autumn color is slow to develop this year, and it will be well into November before we can say we are seeing the peak. Rain this past week should help some leaves stay on the trees, and freezing temps overnight may bring out some color before they all fall off. At least I hope so. …
Teacups Quilt Along – Block 16 Japanese Tea
As my regular readers know, I am fascinated with Japanese culture and way of thinking about the natural world. So, I had to have a Japanese teacup design as the last block for this project. It made sense too, since all of my fabrics are Japanese or Asian style prints. This teacup has no handles. …
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Autumn Jubilee – One More Day of Fun
Today is the last day of Autumn Jubilee, and I still haven't been able to show all the things in my head. Plus, there are some great deals and specials going with the Autumn Jubilee sponsors, check out the list at the bottom. Halloween is tomorrow, so I have just enough time to show you …
Autumn Jubilee Fabric Crafting – Recovering a Lamp Shade
Autumn Jubilee has to include some crafting time, and this one will use fabric. I found this little lamp at a thrift store (naturally, LOL!!), and it was the size I wanted for the den. I needed a small lamp to provide some low light for the room when we are watching movies. My Sweet …
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Autumn Jubilee Stamping Fun
One of the things I really enjoy is making and sending cards for the Autumn season, and particularly Thanksgiving. Friends and family love getting them. With a love of pumpkins and all things Autumn, this is a great time to stamp and play with paper. I have a couple of stamp sets that are perfect …
From My Carolina Home 