At long last here are the pictures of the finished Asian quilt project that is going to Gail Melish, a good friend, long time neighbor and a generous, loving person.  This has been a true labor of love.

I had to take a picture of my little Christmas tree and candles that are sitting on the pretty mini table runner from my gmttwss.  It looks so cheerful.  I'm a happy recipient.....for those of you that don't know what gmtt....means it's the acronym for "get me through the winter secret sis".

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.

 

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.