Lovin this sunshine!

And the unseasonably warm weather.

The grandkids came for the weekend and played outside till dark.

They love being able to run and visit the neighbor kids.

They're growing up so fast.

 The grandkids enjoy helping out in the kitchen.

We baked Chocolate Chip Cookie bars.

Found the recipe on Pinterest.

Where else?

Click on the photo for the recipe.

SOOO much quicker than cookies and just as good.

(Photo from Pinterest) 

Paid a visit to the Apple Butter House.

The barn is decorated for Spring.

So many vintage-prim beautiful things!

I found this vintage quilt pocket for my front door.

It's soooo me.

If you're in the area be sure to stop in and say hello to Caroline.

She's a real sweetheart.

I'm still working on yo-yos .

Had the longarm repair man "Ray"

(my new best friend) here 2 days last week.

Hoping "Violet" is fixed and ready to rumble tomorrow.

Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Enjoy the day!

Howdy!

Spring, make that SUMMER weather is here!

It's so much easier getting out of bed with the sun shining

and the birds chirping.

Don't you agree?

Want to share a little project I made

for my quilting friends at Guild.

A Matchbook Needle Keeper.

Isn't it just the cutest?

Easy-Peasy to make.

Here are the directions.

Since I had only boring white cardstock on hand

I needed to pump it up a bit.

Sew......I ironed Steam A Seam 2 on the back of cute fabric,

 then pressed the fabric onto the cardstock.

It worked!

Who knew? 

On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the

WI Quilt Study Group meeting in Madison.

Janette Dwyer spoke about her favorite subject

"My girl Ruby" 

 Have you heard of Ruby Short McKim?

She is nationally known as a quilt designer of the 1920s and 1930s.

A woman ahead of her time!

For both her creative and business talents.

Janette bought lots of quilts and patterns to share.

Her enthusiasm for Ruby is contagious!

I purchased the Roly Poly Circus pattern.

You know I love redwork!

Here is a picture of the quilt I found on Google.

With all the projects I have going maybe I will get this made for 

 my great-grandchildren?

Check out this beautiful customer quilt.

Jean did a fabulous job working with flannel.

Pictures are from this winter but hey......
I forgot to show it.

The backing flannel is so cozy.

Well, I'm off to work.....my machine is calling.

Quilt On.

A Rough February

But life is looking up.

(From Pinterest)

Let me show you what I've been up to.

So far I have 15 blocks (375 yo-yos) completed.

My goal: 1225 or 70" x 70"

I may be adjusting the size....LOL.

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I've tried a few new recipes.

OOOO talk about delicious.

LOOK at these......

 you've gotta be hungry!

Click on the photo for the recipe.

From "The Pioneer Woman".

and

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Both are quick and easy to make.

Hubby gave them two thumbs up.

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I'm sure you've read about the

Homemade Laundry Detergent craze.

Let me tell you first hand.

It works!

Better than "works".

It's Amazing!
My laundry smells so fresh and sweet.

And cheap inexpensive to make.

Can't beat that.

Today is Super Tuesday and all I can say is:

Lots of Hugs and I'll have quilts to show you soon.

  

Sister Quilt Tops

 I found rescued a few years back from the flea market.

Both in excellent condition.

No holes, fading or worn spots.

Needed a little batting, backing and binding.

  TLC. 

Just look at these fabrics......

 I love hand stitching the binding to the back.

Then it's machine washed & dried.

Giving it that wrinkled vintage look.

And 100% cotton everything

makes it soooo soft.  

 The quilt measures 72" x 86".

That's 1,548 - 2 inch squares

handpieced.

The quilting adds so much texture.

"Lil Sis" is completely finished.

"Big Sis" measures 81" x  89"

That's 440 - 4 inch squares

handpieced. 

Both tops have exactly the same fabrics.

My guess is she made the 4" square top first

and then cut the scraps into 2" squares using all her leftover fabric.

No waste.

What do you think?

Look at these prints!

The same yellow reproduction print backing fabric

and blue binding on both.

A few more nights in front of the TV and she'll be ready for the wash.

Can you imagine how happy the piecer would be
to see her quilts finished?

Have Grandma will travel.

We spent a long weekend in Tomah

 cheering for our favorite team.

Son #1 coaches the 6th grade girls team.

My granddaughter can't believe girls didn't/couldn't

play sports in the "olden days".

I've been to MLK several times the last couple weeks and

heading out again on Sunday.

Grandma duty calls.

Hubby had 2 Dr appointments at the VA in Madison.

Going to have a hip replacement this Spring.

Here he is sporting his new hat.

While in Tomah we went "junkin"

and this was his score.

Now he really looks like a Grandpa!

I found a cast iron round (14") pan 

perfectly seasoned for $10.00.

A steal! 

Not much else going on.

Winter has finally come to stay.

Remember my love of "rescuing" old quilt tops?

Well, this scrappy yellow stars top was a YARD SALE find.

Picture it stuffed in a bag a top a table.

Wasn't very big (30 x 45) but all hand pieced

 and scrappy-scrappy-scrappy. 

I added the homespun plaid border, navy flannel backing

and yellow binding.

Isn't it darling??

To think someone thought it was garbage....

Found this free pattern on Pinterest

I haven't crocheted in years.

Except towel edgings of course.

This scarf was so fun, easy and

quick (2 hours, once I got the hang of it).

I made 3 4 5 ok 6!

I used a size "P" hook instead of the H because I

tend to crochet tight.

Here are my little gals modeling for me.

Unfortunately, Mom didn't make it in the pictures.

Speaking of towel edges.

I stitched Sun Bonnet Sue up over the holidays for a quick gift.
Green on a striped linen towel.

Here she is in redwork.

Sooo cute with the black puppy.
Days of the week towel patterns purchased here.

Gosh.....so many projects so little time.

OOOOO, wait til you hear....

THERE'S NO SNOW IN WISCONSIN!

Yep, you read that right.

January.

No show.

In fact, seasonably warm.

Can you hear me singing the

"Hallelujah Chorus"?

I've been busy packing up my Christmas decorations,

seasonal clothes, odds and ends.

Trying to

(found on Pinterest)

Here's a project that I finished up last year but never shared.

  

Remember the jelly roll races?

Well....I had a stack of red and blue fat quarter flannels

screaming to be made into a quilt.

So, I cut each FQ into strips 3" by 22".

Stitched the strips together, using the same technique.

Quick and Easy.

The top finished longer than I wanted

so I used the excess to made a flannel throw pillow.

Bordered and backed with navy flannel.

Bound in red plaid, cut on the bias. 

Manly, yes?

I was a good girl this year (fooled Santa)

and found a Thrive tablet under the tree.

I'm crazy about it!

I can sit in my easy chair at night and check blog friends

and that bad-bad-bad

PINTEREST.

I only say that because it is so addicting.

Really.

See for yourself.

I've found a million photos and ideas prompting me to

re-organize my fabric stash.

Check out the fabulous studio ideas.....

Who needs television?

Health and happiness to you!

An Early Celebration

We celebrated Christmas last weekend with the grandkids.

What a blessing to have a houseful of laughter!

(Even if the Packers lost)

When I look at my grown sons and their beautiful families

 I realize how fast the years go by.  

 

My granddaughter LOVED her quilt and flannel pillow cases.
Now if she would just catch the "quilt bug".....

I know what your thinking.....
NOT ANOTHER CHEX MIX
Oh yeah, one like no other......

Bet you can't eat just one handful!

Found this recipe from a "linky party" over at A Blessed Life.
It's going to be a new holiday staple!

Have a safe and loving Christmas.