There were so many good suggestions on how to finish the Boys Quilt D9P, and I did think about all of them. Thanks to everyone that commented. If you missed the first part, click on Boys Quilt. Ultimately, I did go with the blue print on the left, for two reasons. One, most liked it …
Garlic Chipotle Lime Chicken
Recently some of my blogger friends have been complaining of being tired of their recipes and I have to admit, I am too. I wanted to create a new chicken recipe that had some zest, a bit of a kick, something different. This idea came to me in a moment of inspiration, and I tried …
Last of the Garden
The days are not quite so hot, and the nights are definitely getting cooler, so the garden is winding down. The torenias will continue to bloom well into October, but they are starting to look a little leggy. The silver pot on the porch below is the amaryllis that rebloomed last winter. Click on Reblooming …
Meeting a Charity Quilting Goal
One thing about quilting for charity is the need never ends. There are so many worthy causes to give to, and it gets hard to decide what to do next. It has been pointed out several times that the most difficult quilts to get donated are the ones suitable for an older boy. It is …
How to Add a Hanging Sleeve for Showing Quilts
It seems like all I have been sewing lately are hanging sleeves for quilt shows. I have a quilt in the FBC Memory Makers quilt show during the Apple Festival and the State Fair is right around the corner! Plus I am going to enter three quilts into the Asheville Guild show, and those have …
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Parsley New Potatoes with Sour Cream Sauce
I know I promised this recipe some time ago, and I am finally getting around to posting it. It goes great with my Panko Crusted Deviled Turkey, or the Butterflied Chicken, or even just a simple slice of ham. Actually, they are great with just about any entree. Best of all, they are easy, and …
Book Review – The Violets of March
This is a wonderful story, with an interesting premise. Emily's marriage is over. Joel is moving on with someone new, so she decides to visit her aunt on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. It is the perfect getaway, putting an entire country between Emily and New York to begin healing her broken heart. The descriptions …
Rainy Day Garden and the foxes visit
It has been cooler the past couple of days, and Saturday afternoon brought a nice rain shower. I had gone out to water the hanging baskets and the plants under the eaves when it started. There is something wonderful about sitting on the veranda in the rocking chairs while it is raining. It is a …
Summer Evening Music, car show, and a fun video
Summer heat is beginning to abate, with some early mornings this week in the high 50s, just like autumn! It is a great time to get downtown and enjoy another evening of Music on Main with the car club. This time we took a picnic. I would have loved to use my Farmer's Market Picnic …
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Maple Star at Moda Bake Shop
I am so excited to tell you that I have a recipe on the Moda Bake Shop!! You can see the entire tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop website. Click on Maple Star Table Topper. These fabrics are just gorgeous, and you all know the quality of Moda fabrics is superb. They were a joy …
