My daughter asked me to make a Christmas table runner for her. She picked out the fabric and I decided I did not want to cut up the pretty fabric.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Christmas tablerunner
Monday, December 8, 2025
Meet our new travel friend
For years we owned and traveled with a 2008 Airstream. As the years have passed, we were doing more and more repairs and upgrades on the silver bullet. After a major wheel break we decided that we would try to sell it. So in July a lovely lady came and wanted to buy the Airstream. We were sad to see her go, as we had so many great memories while traveling.
My hubby thought we would look at motor coaches. And after several rounds at dealerships, we came across Coach House motor homes. Built in south Florida, it was an easy drive for us to take a look. We we impressed. And found out that a used unit was becoming available.
And here she is. We took her for a maiden run, and loved it. We are looking forward to many miles of comfortable traveling. I think we will be stopping at more quilt shops along the way.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Christmas Cookie Exchange
Today is my day to share a Cookie goodie. Thank you Carol (Just Let Me Quilt) for hosting this blog hop once again. It is so fun to be a part of this event.
A few years ago I made these cute little snowmen for the children of some friends. They were fun and easy. There is a Hershey bar wrapped under the snowman. I still think this is one of the cutest little gifties for someone whether they are young and old :-)
You can find a link for the template HERE.
(p.s. be sure to turn the template to the Landscape position before printing)
You can find a link for the template HERE.
(p.s. be sure to turn the template to the Landscape position before printing)
I hope you will enjoy this cookie bar recipe.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
2. With a stand or electric mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth; beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Add pumpkin puree and mix well. The mixture will look somewhat curdled. Reduce speed to low, and mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake bars for 35-40 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan and serve.
Enjoy!
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Be sure to stop by all of the other participants of the Cookie Exchange
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Wishing you a very Merry and blessed Christmas.
Monday, December 1, 2025
Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange
Today starts the Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange. Be sure to stop by every day.
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Friday, November 28, 2025
Without a Clue
Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson is a fun and unique rom-com with a touch of mystery.
Penelope (Pip) Dupont is the assistant to the Magnificent Seven. Seven best selling somewhat eccentric authors. When Hugh Grant is murdered the first day out on the Book Cruise, Pip finds herself digging for clues. Is it one of the seven?
Nash, the good looking cowboy, is the only one that Pip trusts. But is he as innocent as he seems.
Melissa Ferguson is such a talented writer. Every book I have read of hers is always satisfying and full of good characters and great dialogue. This whodunit, the twists and turns trying to figure out who the murderer is, was a mystery in itself. Great story and plot. Clean and cozy.
I received a complimentary ebook copy from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Monday, November 24, 2025
Fall decorations
The best way I like to bring fall colors indoors, is to use a splash of color on my table.
I made this table runner several years ago. It's one of my favorites. I still enjoy the warmth it brings to my home.
How do you decorate for fall?
Monday, November 17, 2025
Tutorials for quick Christmas gifts
Here are fun tutorials for your Christmas gift giving.
GIFT TAGSTRAVEL SIZE TISSUE COZY
CUTIE POUCHES
NOTEBOOK COVER
CHARMING HANDBAG
VINYL FRONT ZIPPERED POUCH
VINYL POUCH
DOLL BEDDING
NEEDLE BOOK
DOUBLE POTHOLDER
LUGGAGE TAG
Happy Quilting and gift making!
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Binding
Ok this is probably a loaded question. Do you enjoy sewing binding?
Since I have been down with a back injury, I took the time to sew the binding on the quilt I made for my hubby a couple of years ago. It was ready and waiting...........
But it is done now. And I am glad.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Thursday, November 6, 2025
October Sew Sampler
It's been a while since I have posted about the Fat Quarter Shop Sew Sampler box. So this was the October box.
Great stuff!
I always feel like it a gift box every month.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Welcome November
21 days until Thanksgiving.
54 days until Christmas.
61 days until the New Year!
Are you ready??
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Hang ups
Over the years I have had several ways to hang quilts.
When we moved 15 years ago I lost some of the hangers.
How do you display your quilts? Do you change them with the seasons?
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Free Christmas quilt patterns
Christmas is coming and it's time to get busy making Christmas quilts. Here are a few websites with FREE patterns for you to choose from.
Monday, October 20, 2025
The spirit of kindness
Last year my quilting buddies and I embarked on a pumpkin pattern. Along the way I lost interest in making it. So I left it thinking that I would pick it up again this year. Well long story short, I decided that I just couldn't put the effort into making the pattern.
I suggested to one of my buddies that she could take the fabric that I already had for it, and make another one for herself. Or she could just throw it away. Well I was amazed and grateful that she finished it, and gave it to me.
I love it! It was such a generous and thoughtful thing to do.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Ouch!
No sewing today. Or for the next few weeks. I injured my back trying to pick up a pot that apparently was too heavy for me. So I am in recovery mode, being cared for by my very loving husband. So unfortunately I will probably not be able to finish the charity Christmas quilts that I have been working on. Sigh, which makes me very sad. But I am hopeful to complete them and maybe donate them to a near by hospital.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Monday, October 13, 2025
Hearts in Circulation
Hearts in Circulation by Sarah Monzon is a delightful rom-com.
Circulation librarian Hayley Holt is trapped on the road when her Bookmobile dies and a rock slide sandwich her in on her way to Turkey Grove. She has one bar to call for a tow truck. Disgruntled hunky Levi Redding shows up and tows her to Turkey Grove. How long will it take for the one road in and one road out to be cleared? Not the best news.
I loved the way Ms Monzon unfolds this story about an outgoing librarian and a reserved mechanic. Levi has a sensory disorder and deals with it by staying away from people. Hayley, a liver transplant recipient, lives her life trying to give back for the life she was spared. Beautifully written humorous dialogue. A clean sweet story.
I received a complimentary an e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Apple Pie Goodie
Apples. They are in abundance this time of year. But what do you do with all those apples?
A few years ago I found the yummiest recipe on Bitty Bits & Pieces blog.
Apple Pie Goodie has been a mainstay for us. A dessert that makes up quickly and everyone seems to love it.
Go to Kim's blog post for the recipe. You will enjoy it!
Monday, October 6, 2025
Pumpkins in October
The fall season always brings out pumpkins.
Friday, October 3, 2025
Quilting with my walking foot
Over the years I have tried my hand at free motion quilting. Every time I get a little bit of control and ease in the quilting, I find that there is a huge break in time. I lose the momentum, and the next time I sit down at the sewing machine, my quilting looks like a disaster.
Taking the time to practice, practice, practice has brought a sense of frustration. So in light of completing the quilt, I purposed to do straight line stitching with my walking foot.Case in point... I started quilting straight lines through the body of this quilt.
Crossing over to make an X over the white blocks.
But I can also fancy up the quilting a bit, just by adding curves and arcs.
All done with my walking foot.
I machine quilted straight vertical lines on this quilt.
But then I felt I needed to do something more. So here is what I did.
Starting at one point, I spotted down two rows. Went back to the top and crossed over, again spotting two rows down.
I love the way it turned out.
My quilts are not going to win any prizes, but they are what I love to do. Using geometric designs works for me. Better to be finished than perfect :-)
Happy Quilting!