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Breathing a big sigh of relief over here.  Aurora is now finished!  127 4 1/2" stars did take awhile, I must admit, but it was worth it.  I love this finished quilt.  I think it is beautiful in blues and whites, but it would also be gorgeous in red and white.  Scrappy stars would be […]

This table runner was made from a Frivols tin (remember them?) I received in 2016.  The pattern in the tin was called "Faithful" and was for a square sized table topper.  The fabrics were Polka-Dots and Paisleys by Minick and Simpson.  I made it up, slightly smaller than the pattern called for and gave it […]

I have been prepping my next project and am getting pretty psyched up about it.  Gosh, that expression reminds me of college.  My house mates were always talking about being "psyched" about one thing or another.  That sure dates me.   Did you ever use that expression or is that way earlier than your time?  Funny […]

I have held fast to my resolve to get some quilt tops finished, and here is Windmills, All But Borders.  It took all day yesterday to sew the blocks and rows together, and today my plan is to attach the outer borders.  I am thinking a narrow red containment border and a dark brown outer […]

The proper  name for this recipe is Blueberry French Toast.  It is nothing at all like French Toast, however.  I would say it is more of a Blueberry Bread Pudding.  Nevertheless, the thing is so good that the family refers to it as "Blueberry Crack", because it is so good you just can't stop eating […]

I am so much better!  The medicine is working wonderfully to reduce my gout symptoms, but I spent one more day resting up.  I think tomorrow I will be able to wear my shoes and go about my regular business. Thanks so much for all your wishes for my recovery.  They must be working! I […]

How perfect is this cartoon for my current circumstances? I did see a doctor yesterday and got a prescription for anti-inflammatory medicine, which I am happy to say seems to be working.  Yesterday all I did was lie on my sofa reading books with my foot propped up in the air. While the condition can […]

Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving, if you celebrate that holiday.  We had a simple and quiet one, which suited me just fine.  My new son in law came over with Sara and grilled a turkey on the rotisserie of the barbecue. We had a small, just under 12 pound, turkey, which we brined […]

My little Janome has just about all it can handle with these flying geese.  If you recall, my Bernina is in the shop with some sort of issue or other, and I have not heard a word about what is wrong with it.  I am missing it terribly and feel very at sea without it. […]