Friday, November 30, 2012





I decided if I posted these photos of my creative world that has turned into a small replica of a landfill  I would be so embarrassed that I would clean it up and out.  I can't work in chaos so I will spend the day de-cluttering this room so I can mess it up all over again.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

 

Here are the 4 table runners left after Kathy and Robin picked there's out.  I tried to do a close up to show the decorative stitch but it doesn't show too well.  I decided not to do the yoyo flowers, didn't look right to me. 

Kathy hard at work.

Our hardworking hostess and cook.  Meal was awesome!!!

Kathy's pretty table setting for Thanksgiving.  Had a lovely day and wonderful meal.

Watermelon Rind Pickles

Rind of one large watermelon
1 T. powdered alum
7 c. sugar
2 c. white vinegar
1/4 t. oil of cloves
1/2 t. oil of cinnamon

Use a potato peeler to peel the green outer rind, leave a trace of pink on the inside for color.  Cut rind into bite size pieces, pour cold water mixed with alum over to cover and let sit overnight.  Drain well.  Bring next 4 ingredients to a boil.  Add drained watermelon rind and bring to a boil again.  Set aside until next morning.  Bring mixture to a boil again, set aside.  Third morning bring to a boil again, seal in hot sterilized jars.  (I put the hot jars in a boiling water bath for 15 min.)  Makes about 7 pints.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Had a lovely Thanksgiving day with Kathy, Robin, Mike, Emily, Katie and William at Kathy's house.  It looked so nice and the floors in the living room and dining room looked beautiful.  George sanded them and refinished them.  Played a lot with fur baby Patsy.  She loves company but was one worn out puppy at the end of the day. 

I let Kathy and Robin pick out the table runners they wanted, they turned out really nice.  I'll post a picture tomorrow.  I want to make a couple more for teachers' gifts for this  year.

George went over and worked on the Christmas lights for Lou and Terri's yard.  Don't think he's quite finished yet and needs Mike's help, so maybe tomorrow.

I think I spent too much time on my feet the last couple of days and have had a lot of pain in my right foot.  I probably should have called the Dr. today but didn't, if it's not better tomorrow may make a visit with Urgent Care.  The pain is from the arch at the bottom of my foot up the ankle.

It's time for me to call it a day, watch the news and go get in my nice cozy, flannel sheets.  Glad I've got them tonight, it is cold outside.

Monday, November 12, 2012



This project was so much fun and quick.  The hardest part was going to the laundromat to get it washed.  The last time I went to the laundromat it cost .25 to wash and .25 to dry.  It was $2.89 to wash this sucker, talk about sticker shock.  LOL

Sunday, November 11, 2012

http://www.abbeylanequilts.com/TABLETOPPER.html

I'm going to play with these table runners today.  The instructions for the 10 min. table topper and a variation to that pattern.  These are going to make fun Christmas presents for friends and family.  That's ok they don't read this anyway.  LOL

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Yesterday I started a new quilt, a Christmas shaggy quilt.  It is so much fun and easy to boot.  I have the panel all quilted and ready to be surrounded by the 48 blocks as soon as I have the layered and quilted.  It's been a long time since I've had a project I can't wait to work on.  I All have it assembled by Wed.  and start cutting the raggedy edges.  I am going to take it to the laundromat after I have all the edges clipped, don't want to gum up my machine or septic with flannel threads.  LOL  The flannel in this kit was beautiful to work on too.  A good project and I deserve it after the d...daisy pillow case.