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Okay folks – I know I was talking about doing Quilt-Cam tonight – but I’ve got company coming! My friend Tonya Ricucci of LazyGalQuilting is on her way up from Augusta Georgia where she has been visiting Siobhan of Scraps & Threadtales…...
Okay folks – I know I was talking about doing Quilt-Cam tonight – but I’ve got company coming! My friend Tonya Ricucci of LazyGalQuilting is on her way up from Augusta Georgia where she has been visiting Siobhan of Scraps & Threadtales… And she’s going to come stay a couple days! And as much as I hate to do it…I’m recanting Quilt-Cam tonight – in order to spend time with my friend. We may
about 2 hours ago
I finished chain piecing parts of my blocks yesterday. It looks like a big mess at this point. I am trying to catch up for the next step in Doreen's jelly roll sew along! Not having electricity put me behind. I hope to get the blocks pu...
I finished chain piecing parts of my blocks yesterday. It looks like a big mess at this point. I am trying to catch up for the next step in Doreen's jelly roll sew along! Not having electricity put me behind. I hope to get the blocks put together today. Lots of pressing first!With Passion,Carrie P.
about 5 hours ago
Some of the Heritage Quilters participated in a Workshop on a new form of doodling called ZenTangle… Have you heard of it? Well…neither had I!!  Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images that...
Some of the Heritage Quilters participated in a Workshop on a new form of doodling called ZenTangle… Have you heard of it? Well…neither had I!!  Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images that are unplanned, abstract, black and white art.  The ladies in the workshop created square paper tiles that were exquisitely beautiful and were one of a kind art pieces worthy of framing! Have a look for yourself!… Beautiful, aren’t they?!  This was what they produced in the morning.  After lunch they were going to apply their newly acquired skills to quilting! Check out these sample quilts!  WOW!    A work of Art to say the least! And when you get REALLY ambitious, doodle a zen-sational umbrella! The good news is..you don’t HAVE to take a class!  You can buy this book…. …OR…just  ‘Google’ ZenTangle and you will get unlimited info on how to Zen Doodle!  There are free videos and there is even a ZenTangle Blog!  So fill your boots…in fact you might even want to ZenTangle them!!  Go ahead and make a fashion statement!:o)) Have a Zen-sational day and thanks stopping by!~P
about 5 hours ago
I’m not sure if I posted this before… Our last big meal together was held on the top floor of the Europa hotel. It’s a beautiful hotel – I couldn’t believe how lucky were were for the entirety of our trip with the hotels we stayed in. ...
I’m not sure if I posted this before… Our last big meal together was held on the top floor of the Europa hotel. It’s a beautiful hotel – I couldn’t believe how lucky were were for the entirety of our trip with the hotels we stayed in. Okay, so the first one in Galway was a bit rambunctious with the pub being right below my window, and then there was that wedding party that went past 2:30am –
about 6 hours ago
Each Wednesday, a new Quilters’ Coupon will be available here from one of our favourite online retailers. This week, it’s all about the free stuff you can find at Craftsy. Enjoy! Free Online Quilting Class: Creative Quilt Backs I&...
Each Wednesday, a new Quilters’ Coupon will be available here from one of our favourite online retailers. This week, it’s all about the free stuff you can find at Craftsy. Enjoy! Free Online Quilting Class: Creative Quilt Backs I’ve watched this class and it is fantastic. Make the back of your quilt as pretty and interesting as the front with easy ideas from this free class by renowned quilter Elizabeth Hartman. What you’ll learn: Simple calculations for planning your quilt back and determining fabric quantities Piecing together large-scale prints for dramatic effect Using a pieced strip to break up negative space Floating a block with the help of a scaled drawing Using your design wall to build a patchwork back with scraps from your stash Register for this free class here! Free Quilting Patterns Also, don’t miss the Free Quilting Patterns at Craftsy too. Advertisers: Contact me for an information package.
about 6 hours ago
Miss A rocked the Embroidery Floss Color Wheel! The Floss Assortment had some variegated flosses that she worked into the wheel too. Very pretty & satisfying group of colors Brother L, aged 8, took the remaining skeins and worked his o...
Miss A rocked the Embroidery Floss Color Wheel! The Floss Assortment had some variegated flosses that she worked into the wheel too. Very pretty & satisfying group of colors Brother L, aged 8, took the remaining skeins and worked his own color arrangement while Miss A did the color wheel.We spent a good amount of time graphing out charts for the gingham cross stitch project. Brother L decided in a split second that he was graphing a Creeper from the Minecraft games for his project. Miss A stayed with hearts, circles and her name for her project. I was clueless about the Creeper but now I know! Brother L caught on immediately! Stitching the Creeper! Miss A started stitching her Heart Sampler.She agreed that she could probably stitch 2 more hearts and then fill them with variegated thread by next Tuesday.About an hour after she left, she called to tell me she was done with the heart outlines. Then asked if it was OK if she went ahead and stitched the centers today. Yep, some good stitching was had by all!
about 6 hours ago
  While we sometimes refer to these days as the lazy days of summer, many times they're as busy as ever! Whether you're packing a picnic dinner to take to the ballpark, making snacks to take to the pool or planning a patio ...
  While we sometimes refer to these days as the lazy days of summer, many times they're as busy as ever! Whether you're packing a picnic dinner to take to the ballpark, making snacks to take to the pool or planning a patio party with a menu that doesn't require plates and forks, we'd love for you to share your very best recipes today! So tell us... What are YOUR favorite PORTABLE SUMMERTIME recipes? Share it below in our Recipe Round-Up!   We love the idea of a slice of pie that needs no fork or plate...these little hand pies are perfect for any summertime gathering! Find the recipe in our cookbook, Get-Togethers with Gooseberry Patch!   Just Peachy Hand PiesFrom Vickie's kitchen, these are so tasty when peaches are at their summertime peak. Try them with your favorite filling too!  1 T. butter4 t. cornstarch1/3 c. plus 1 T.     sugar, divided2 lbs. peaches, pitted,     peeled and diced1 t. cinnamon1/8 t. salt1 T. lemon juice4 9-inch pie crusts1 egg, beatenMelt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Combine cornstarch with 1/3 cup sugar; add to skillet. Stir in peaches, cinnamon and salt. Cook until mixture thickens and boils, about 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Boil for one minute; remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Cool completely; set aside. Cut crusts into quarters; spoon 2 tablespoons filling into the center of each quarter, leaving 3/4-inch dough uncovered on each side. Fold dough over filling; press edges together to seal. Transfer pies to 2 ungreased baking sheets. Brush tops of pies with egg; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Cut a one-inch slit in the top of each pie. Bake at 425 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes until golden, rotating baking sheets between upper and lower racks halfway through baking. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes 16 pies. Click here for a printable version of this recipe. Link up your favorite PORTABLE SUMMERTIME recipes and, if you're joining this hop, link back here by using the handy button below. Want to add this hop to your OWN blog? Be our guest...just click here to get the code.   * * * Share this collection on Pinterest!   * * *  Even if you don't have a blog, tell us about YOUR recipe in the comments or, if you have a moment, share it with us on our website! // // // // // // // // // //
about 7 hours ago
I recently read a post about truncating blog posts. It seems that there are folks out there that have nothing better to do then to pirate your blog. I've not found my blog pirated, but I have been receiving some suspicious comments. A...
I recently read a post about truncating blog posts. It seems that there are folks out there that have nothing better to do then to pirate your blog. I've not found my blog pirated, but I have been receiving some suspicious comments. Also when I check my stats, there are some very strange sites listed as referring my blog. So I thought I would truncate my blog posts for a while and see if that helps. I've collected lots of scrap fabrics, so I thought I would try to work on a strippy quilt again. I love THIS ONE by Busy Hands Quilts with the black centers. I came across a black sheet a while ago that I was going to use for backing. But as it has some worn spots, I think it will work great for a strippy quilt. Happy Quilting!!
about 8 hours ago
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about 14 hours ago
Every single morning when I get up, I have to decide what I am going to wear. Sometimes it is an easy decision, other times it is tough. There are days when I look in the mirror and sigh (hurmph). Do I look sharp or frumpy. But e...
Every single morning when I get up, I have to decide what I am going to wear. Sometimes it is an easy decision, other times it is tough. There are days when I look in the mirror and sigh (hurmph). Do I look sharp or frumpy. But each and every day, the garden is dressed with no cares. The seeds were planted, and they know what they will produce. We water and fertilize and wait for the beautiful show. Some of the fruit are beautiful, and some are a little wonky. But they taste delicious just the same. "Therefore, I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they? "Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan? Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won't he much more clothe you, you of little faith? "Therefore don't be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?', 'What will we drink?' or, 'With what will we be clothed?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself."Encourage One Another
about 21 hours ago