Helpful hint

 Organizing is not an easy topic for me. But I wanted to share something that helped me keep track of my basing pins.

I was looking for something inexpensive and I found this little plastic container at the Dollar Tree.

Not bad for $1.25.

Happy Quilting!

A Little Latitude

 

A Little Latitude by Johnnie Alexander is a sweet mystery, part of The Gift Shop Mystery series.

Port Huron is a small town in Michigan.  When a mysterious package lands on Sarah Morgan's Heavenly Presents shop door, she doesn't know if it is a hoax. What she finds is a treasure map, with an X marking the spot. She along with forest ranger Flint Carroway start to investigate. 

This enjoyable story is split time with entries from 1812. There is a code that needs to be deciphered to find the treasure.  Clean, engaging, interesting characters, nicely paced. I've read several of Johnnie Alexander's books and she is an excellent author. Even though this is part of a series, it is a stand alone story.

 I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. All views expressed are my honest opinion.

Checkerboard

 I had so much green fabric left after making two quilts that I decided to make a checkerboard quilt.

I have watched Pat Sloan make checkerboard quilts in all colors. And I like using up the fabric creatively. Have you ever made a checkerboard quilt? What colors?

Gifted quilt

 This is it. I finished quilting and it is ready to be gifted.

 This is a Villa Rose pattern.

Sew and Tell 

 Finished or not Friday 

 Brag About Your Beauties   

Scrap Happy

Finally....

 getting some quilting done!

Happy Anniversary

 

Fifty three years ago I said "I do" to this man.

I look back over the years, and see how God has blessed us through thick and thin.  But still, it's hard to comprehend that 53 years, more than half a century, has come and gone. He has been my Anchor man, my best friend. Love isn't always enough, but it certainly helps. Any man who doesn't mind having fabric, thread and machines as a part of his life, is definitely a keeper. It's wonderful to be married to your best friend.

Happy anniversary 

Inspire

 There is only one quilt shop left standing in our area. It's a little bit of a drive for me, but they have a wonderful selection and great samples.

Love the inspiration.