Quilt Show Highlights

Rockford, IL "Memories of Mom" 

Quilt Show.

A beautiful pieced and appliqued quilt

took Best of the Show.

Her detail work was exquisite.

Oh, the time it took to make this one.

 Love this bright "candy wrappers" pattern

 and the curved cross hatching!

Look at all the curves & points.

And ribbons!

I've never seen this layered star pattern before

have you?

Sew cute in the reproduction prints and buttons.

The show theme was "Memories of Mom".

A great quilt and story.

And here's my entry. No ribbon.

Looks pretty "vanilla" in comparison to the other quilts.

I was just thrilled to see it hanging straight.

I was nervous putting on the sleeve

with the scallop edges.

Customer quilts from the Rock Valley Quilt Show.

 It's hard to see the "bling" Sue added.

And Barb's quilt, "Footprints in the Sand". 

Sorry, I didn't get a picture of it

hanging in the show.

 Pat's "Winter Wonderland"
took a 2nd place ribbon.

My entry

"Snowbound".

With a ribbon....Yeah!

Here are my purchases.

A cookbook and magazine.

Wasn't I a good girl!

 

Off to the quilting machine.

I'm sooooo inspired. 

Oh where should I start...

let's start with the FUN stuff first!

This is the cutest pattern for little treat bags you ever did see!
QUICK & SEW EASY

It's a free pattern from All People Quilt
You get 4 little bags out of 2 fat quarters!
It's TOP SECRET what our group is making them for.
Will let you know soon.

Remember I told you Apple Butter House
was having a Fall Harvest Sale?

Look what I found!!!!

No holes, rips or stains.
Twin size (55 x 67)

All hand pieced one inch hexes!

The best part.
The unbelievable price!

Don't ya LOVE surprises in the mail?
I sure do, look what came.
Mary Engelbreit's latest cook book.

Full of cute illustrations and delicious recipes.

I can't wait to try this yummy stuffing recipe.
Made in the crock pot, how easy will that be!

Thought I'd leave you with a little glimpse of WI Fall.
Our tree in the front yard.

We sat on the front porch this weekend drinking coffee and eating
the most delicious cranberry-pumpkin bread a friend had dropped off.
I'll share the recipe soon.

Still not able to use my left arm.
Dr wants me to keep it in the sling for another 2 weeks.
He needs to make sure the bone is healed before
I start "pumping iron" LOL
I go back on the 8th for the green light.
Do you realize what you can't do using only one arm?
I can blow dry my hair but not use my curling iron or back comb.
I can kinda sew with my small machine but not iron.
Sure has slowed me up that's for sure.
I told Hubby maybe he needs to think about a new career
nursing.

Hope this finds you healthy and happy.
Hugs,

A Quick Gift Idea

It won't be long until we'll be looking for
quick gift ideas for the holidays.
I'm thinking these would look soooo cute along with a plate
of holiday goodies.

From the "Dollar Bins" at JoAnn's.
There are 2 dish towels in each pack for $2.50.
Plus they have pot holders to match. Same price.

Look what a difference a little fabric and rick rack makes.
Think I might add red rick rack around
the pot holders as well.

Have you baked your first loaves of pumpkin bread yet?
Pumpkin bread. A sure sign of Autumn.
It's rainy and damp today
a perfect excuse to heat up the oven.
I'm having a heck of a time finding
canned pumpkin in the stores.
Are you?

The reason I love this recipe
not only is it yummy but it makes 3 loaves!
Click on recipe to enlarge.

And speaking of yummy recipes.
I went to the Fall Festival at church and bought a bag of books for $4.00.
What a bargain!
Of course, I filled my bag with old cookbooks.
The oldest from 1936.
I love to just sit and go thru them
looking for hand written notes.

I love community cookbooks!

While catching up with some blog friends I found the cleverest idea
I have ever-ever-ever seen on organizing sewing projects.
Check it out and see for yourself.
Rae Ann at Stash Manicure is sew dang smart!
I wonder if Sam's Club would carry these containers?
We don't go out to eat much. Hmmmm

Going to play Grandma for a few days next week.
Son is out of town for work and
Mama needs extra hands.
Can't wait for those "grandbaby kisses".
Quilts and trick or treat bags to show
next week.

Hugs,

Hip Hop it's Spring!

Easter is on it's way.
Which means Spring can't be far behind!

Here's an easy no bake Easter treat.
Bird Nest Cookies.

The recipe makes approximately 24 cookies.
All depends on how large you make your nest.
Mine seem to get bigger as I go.
Bunny plate from Home Goods. My Uncle Johnny and I in 1957 on our way to church.
He is only 4 years older than I am.
More like an older brother than Uncle really.
Check out my cute hairdo.
I'm sure the perm was especially for Easter.
To go with the short bangs.
Man, I needed a hat that year!

Here are two new pillowcases I made for the kids.
Charlie Brown, no trim.
Pink & green bunnies, with trim, of course, so girly-girl.
I love crocheting at night while watching TV.
It's all coming back to me now.

Here's the latest quilt I'm working on.
It's for a summer wedding.
The colors look washed out in the photo.
The fabric is Moda's "Gypsy Rose".
I purchased the layer cake for $13.33!
Even with the $5.00 shipping it was a deal.
It was a Quilters Daily Deal a few weeks back.

This is the pattern I used.
Quick as a wink.
I just noticed Camille has her blocks turned every which way
and I have mine alternating.
I need to "play" on the design wall a little longer.
Check out Camille's blog Simplify.
I love her red & white polka dot chair!!!

What's for supper?
Pasta salad. A summer favorite.
Ohhhh...can't you just smell the chicken on the grill......

Happy Easter Honey Bunnies
stay safe!

CHEERS!

Did you think I won the lottery and ran away?
Not yet.
As soon as we returned from our family get together
you guessed it.......I got sick.
I kept thinking it had to "run it's course" as they say.
Not.
I ended up in the Urgent Care and
on antibiotics again.
Feeling much better now.
I so wanted to start the New Year out right, HEALTHY!

On to the fun things.......

Thank you so much Brenda for the wonderful cook book!!
I love it!
As you can see from the picture I already have recipes
marked to give a try.
I love community cook books, don't you?
The tried & true recipes of hometown cooks.
Don't you wish you could peek into their kitchens?

This next book was a Christmas gift.
Over 500 Gooseberry Patch recipes & decorating ideas.
Beautiful photos in an over sized book.
So many ideas, so little time!

Check out my latest WINE Santa.
Our California friend, Peggy Sue, sent this
adorable fellow.

The details on Santa are amazing!

He's dressed in brown tapestry.
I think I may leave him out all year!

Look who came to spend a few days with Grandma & Papa.

Our sweet baby girl & her Daddy came on Saturday
to spend the night and take brother home.
She's walking and likes to explore everything.

Grandma bought her a new hat and mittens for Christmas.
She's such a cutie, it's hard to put her down.

I'm actually going to have 2 customer quilts to show you!
I'm back doing what I love (part time).

I'm also listening to the book
"Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult.
It is about a convicted murderer who
wants to donate his heart to the sister of one of his victims.
I promise it will shake you up,
and make you think about some really tough issues that face our country.
You may have seen the movie"My Sister's Keeper"
based on her novel.

Well, I best get back to work.
Duty calls.
Just love to hear the hummmmmmm of my machine.