Follow along to make this patriotic table runner using with a star using the Tri Recs angle rulers. Here's a pic of the final project. If you don't have the Tri Recs rulers, any star could be substituted in the final project. Start with cutting your triangles using the angle rulers. You'll need one 4-1/2" …
Having fun stamping cards
A rainy day recently got me in the mood to show you some of my cards. The most recent on I sent to my mother in law for her birthday. She loves purple, and I had this medallion from another project I wanted to use. Isn't the little rhinestone pretty? I thought I'd show you …
Working in the Garden in June
Last week I finally got to the garden center to pick up the rest of the veggie plants I wanted. I got three more tomato plants, one a purple heirloom, a couple of peppers, several herbs and a few more flowers. The trunk was full. Nothing beats a homegrown tomato topped with fresh picked basil, …
The Thirteenth Tale
Ok, it is Friday the 13th! What better day to talk about a book called The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield? Sometimes you hear about a book and think, I need to read that. Then, looking at a discussion you find a lot of people hated the book, so it goes to the back burner …
A Perfect Picnic
We have picnics quite often here in the lovely mountains where we live. We go to lots of shows and festivals through the summer and autumn, sometimes to show our car, and sometimes just to drive someplace pretty, or hike to a waterfall. We mostly enjoy just getting outside, seeing beautiful places and enjoying the …
New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop
I am participating in a New Quilter's Blog Hop hosted by Beth at Plum and June. Click HERE to see some new blogs with an emphasis on quilting. Each blogger has a day to be in a group with posts to introduce themselves. There are giveaways on some of the blogs too, including our hosts. …
It’s National Donut Day!
Did you know that there is actually a National Donut Day? The Chicago Salvation Army created National Doughnut Day in 1938 to raise funds during the Great Depression. It was also to honor the work of World War I Salvation Army volunteers who prepared doughnuts and other foods for thousands of soldiers. It is …
I Spy a Farmer’s Market!
Make this bright and vibrant kid’s quilt for the toddler who is learning to eat healthy. A basket of fresh blueberries (or your favorite fruit) is surrounded by colorful fruits and vegetables fresh from the Farmer’s Market. A great opportunity to play I Spy with your little one while teaching the fundamentals of healthy eating …
Quickie Hot Pad coffee mat
I wanted something new to set my coffee on in the morning. The quilt block I have been using was looking a little sad. I still have way too much sewing motif fabric, so here goes another project. I found this book in my private library. It is all small pieced blocks, no paper piecing, …
Late May Morning
It is the last day of May, everywhere the garden and land are all so green!! The view this morning is sunny and bright. Last weekend, hubby and I got out on the veranda to scrub it down. No sense in doing this until the forsythias and azaleas are done blooming due to the layer …
