Rail Fence Cozy

Rail Fence in 30's reproduction prints.

 Sew simple.

This is not a "rescued" top.

But all new fabrics.

Sew cozy with a flannel backing.

My impatient helper.

Be sure to check back on Friday for a 

Blog Party Giveaway. 

Until then, 

Grandma's Little Helper

Teaching my 6 year old grandson to use my

Singer Featherweight.

What fun!

He especially loved "giving it gas"

the foot pedal. 

Ready to sew a pillow case on his next visit.

Customer SHOW & TELL.

From November.

I'm a little behind.

Ya think?

Feather wreaths in every square and border.

Love Kathy's "controlled" scrappy triangles. 

The backs are my favorite.

The quilting really pops.

Have a great week!

A New Year.....A New Start

While I'd love to promise that I am going to be a better blogger from now on.....

all I can say is I'll try. Harder.

For those of you that blog, don't you feel like you just run out of interesting things to share?

I sure do! 

My life is pretty dull compared to some on the web

(not that I am complaining mine you....drama free is good)

AND

I'm not nearly as productive as some of my fellow bloggers.

Almost makes me feel lazy! LOL

I quilted a few customer quilts this holiday that I'd like to share.

The photos aren't the best.

 I miss my front porch in winter!

Chris made 2 Laurel Burch Christmas quilts.

The fabrics were so fun and bright.

I used metallic gold thread on both quilts.

That black background fabric made the quilting just POP.

Check out this T Shirt quilt Kim made for her son.

I love her orange, grey and black combination.

What a treasure.

Look at this fun print she used for the backing!

Perfect.

I'm so happy the holidays are over, aren't you?

While I love the decorating, baking, eating, 
shopping and family visits

with 6 grandkids it's WILD!

BUT I WOULDN'T CHANGE A MINUTE OF IT!

Hope your having a grand weekend.

We are mourning our Packer loss here.

Well, someone is.  

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you about my new love.

It's on tonight!

I know, I'm a little late to the dance.

I played catch up over the holiday 

and watched Season 1 & 2.

Hugs,

  

SCORE!

What a beautiful weekend!

The weather was perfect for junkin at both

"The Pec Thing" and Elkhorn.

The "Pec Thing" was alittle disappointing.

(Just my humble opinion remember)

We arrived bright and early to be there when the gate open

only to wait in line for 40 minutes.

They had just one poor lady taking $$$ at the gate!

But most importantly, I couldn't find a bargain.

You know what they say about the thrill of the hunt.

Trust me, I hunted.

We actually left without making a purchase.

But it was fun looking.

 The Elkhorn gate system is perfect.

They come down the line taking your $$$

and as soon as the gate opens everyone is off and running!

Plus I found a few bargains!

Let me start by showing you one of the treasures I found.

A LARGE mystery stack of linens for $3.00.

I forgot to get a picture before I opened it.

Just to excited to see what was inside.

There were miscellaneous doilies, kitchen towels,

a pillowcase, a sweet lace apron and these

2 FEED SACKS!

The one on the left is definitely faded and torn.

But hey, I'll just cut around the bad spots. 

The green one is in pristine condition.

I'm going to hang it up in my studio and admire it for awhile.

But that's not all.......

Look at this GORGEOUS album quilt top I found.

With Bubble Gum pink sashings!

No rips, stains or tears.

And a bargain.

I love it!

I can't wait to go back in June.

Want to share a customer tabletopper I finished this week.

And the back.

If you need a good cake recipe look no further.

No cake pictures.

Nance make this for our retreat and it

was gone before I knew it.

Going to bake one this afternoon to take to the grandkids.

I'm going Tuesday for a few days to help out.

And you know, a Grandma can't visit without bringing a treat!

Have a great week.

Let's Play Catch Up....

The Bunny has come and gone.

Company has come and gone.

While my SIL was here we made homemade hand lotion.

Purchased everything at the Dollar General for approximately $5.75.

You need just 3 simple ingredients.

Baby Lotion-Vitamin E cream-Vaseline

Click on Photo to see how easy it is to make!

Great Mother's Day or Teacher gift.

This new recipe was a hit.

Served it with Baked Ziti and a salad.

Very easy and quick to make and tasted like those delicious biscuits

served at Red Lobster.

Again, click on the photo for the link.

Both recipes came from Pinterest......of course.

 I just finished a great book.

If you love historial novels like I do you won't be disappointed.

The Dressmaker

"Just in time for the centennial anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic

 comes a vivid, romantic, and relentlessly compelling historical novel

about a spirited young woman who survives the disaster

only to find herself embroiled in the media frenzy left in the wake of the tragedy".

Took a road trip this past weekend to Kalona IA.

Attended the  Iowa & Illinois Quilt History Study Group Meeting.

What a wonderful group. So much knowledge.

The program was on the works and life of Ruby Short MccKim.

Amish Country

If you love quilt history be sure to check for a group in your area.

A customer quilt from last winter.

A Judy Neimeyer paper pieced beauty.

Great Job Sharon!

Well, that's about it.

My life up to the minute.

 Hope all is well in your world.

To leave you with a smile....

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.

Busy-Busy-Busy

Wow, last week was a busy one.

I have so much to share.

Let's start with Kathie's

 cute Americana quilt.

Hard to see the quilted details.

Love the legs! 

Good job Kathie!

 I finished my September "Birdie" Block.

It's not to late to start.

The embroidery is fast and fun.

Come on..... you can catch up!

 The link to the free pattern is on my side bar.

I'm stitching mine in fun colors as you can see.

Doesn't this look

scrumptious?

I baked this for our Guild meeting last week

and everyone loved it.

No leftovers.

The photo and recipe are from Paula Deen's website.

I mean really,

 2 sticks of butter and 4 eggs....only Paula.

Click to enlarge and print.

It will be a real battle between this and last year's

Pumpkin Crunch recipe this Thanksgiving.
Hubby loved them both.

Working on a Halloween table topper.

Hope to have it finished to show you next week.

 

 

Hubby and I went to see the movie "The Debt".

It's 4 thumbs up from us. 

What a thriller!

 

 

Well, that's my life up to the minute.

I hope this finds you healthy & happy.

Stay safe.