This quilt came off the longarm about a week ago. It is a Quilt of Valor, and was a bit more of a challenge at the beginning, as the backing had several problems. This is what I call Frankenbacking. There are four vertical seams and two horizontal ones. The friend that gave it to me …
More Time To Read
Now that we have a bit more time on our hands, it is a great time to pick up a new author and read. I have read several good ones since my last book review post, and I'll show you those, tell you two to avoid, and then pick up some older reviews of very …
Counting Blessings, and Safelight Winners
Strong storms roared through our area on Sunday night, with driving rain, thunder and lightening. The winds were howling up the coves on both sides of our home for some time, and the noise was frightening. The next day brought the damage to light. We were counting our blessings that we only lost two …
Ham and White Bean Soup with Variations
For many of us, Easter holiday usually means a ham dinner. Even though we cannot be with family right now, maintaining tradition is important. It helps us to feel like things are still somewhat normal. After the ham has served for sandwiches and leftover meals for a few days, making a thick and hearty soup …
April in the Garden
On this holiday weekend, I thought it would be nice to spend Sunday in the garden. As the days blend into each other, it is becoming a challenge to remember what day it is, LOL!! Today, let's pause and enjoy the beauty in the world around us, and rejoice in nature's bounty of spring, counting …
Sewing for the Placemat Challenge, Prizes and More
This week I got busy making my Cornoacation Placemat for the challenge. This post will have the parameters, deadlines, and prizes you can win. The placemat doesn't have to be fancy, something simple will be just fine. Mine is just strips of fabrics, quilted and bound on my domestic machine. Simple and easy! I began …
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Sending Happy Mail
In this age of internet everything, and the current situation making us even more dependent on it, what could be a nice surprise? Happy mail delivered to your door! Happy mail can obviously be a homemade card, but there are lots of other ideas as well that I'd like to share today. Anything sent by …
Springtime Tablescapes for Two
Staying at home means making more meals in the kitchen and on the grill. Setting a pretty table helps raise spirits, and eating outside is a nice change as the weather gets warmer. So, I set a lovely but simple table to enjoy a warm evening. My Sweet Babboo grilled some pork chops and we …
Sewing Fun and Keeping Busy
Last week I posted that I was feeling somewhat aimless with all these days of being at home stretching out before me. I made some goals, and posted those (Staying Busy in Challenging Times), and I've been working on them. I think this is easier for me than most because I have so much space …
Another Well Loved Quilt Repair
Staying at home most of the time right now gives me a chance to make some headway on the backlog of quilt repairs. This one was so typical of damage on tied quilts. The ties just don't hold the layers together well, and the top is often a different size than the back. In this …
From My Carolina Home 