This project has frustrated me from the beginning. We saw a sample in a quilt shop once and my quilting buddies and I loved it. So I worked on it and then put it away. Which is a common problem for me. Especially when I don't get the project done in time for the holiday.
So this year I decided to take another look. I ended up ripping out part of it, just to make it work. I'm not totally satisfied but it will have to do.
A friend of mine passed along some quilt panels. I found this Christmas apron, which I made for my granddaughter.
Here are a couple of great websites. If you would like to do some Scrap busting check out these free patterns.
My Grandchildren made projects for school where they created and designed something that defined the project.
Granddaughter made a Donut. She picked the word Delectable.
She presented it on stage to her whole class, Her word means delicious!
Grandson had a story parade. Retelling the story to his class,
Looking for good BarBQue? If you are anywhere near the Tampa Bay area, you will find a great collection of back yard BarBQue cooks on Saturday November 18 at Perry Harvey Park.
Julia Monroe Begins Again is a sweet story about forgiveness and second chances. Julia is a 40 year old widow with two teenage boys. When she runs into her ex who broke her heart 20 years ago, she has a hard time forgiving him. But her heart still zings when she is around Samuel, the former Green Beret. As Samuel tries to make amends in their relationship, things get sticky. But as Julia is around Samuel more, she sees how he has changed.
There is a lot of heart break in this story but the characters are sincere and well written. Even Julia's mom and Samuel's dad, Teddy, express their rough grouchy sides with clear direction. And Julia faces each challenge with the help of God's direction
This is Rebecca Millet's debut book. A Christian romantic comedy that intertwines finding forgiveness for yourself and the one who hurt you. The dialogue was sweet, funny and well paced but also engaging. I really enjoyed this clean faith based story.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from Bethany House. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Remember my dilemma about only having two charm packs to use for a quilt? I really appreciated all the suggestions that you shared. Well Pat Sloan is having a quilt along using her Oh My Stars pattern. Perfect for using two or even one charm pack. So if you are interested, here is Pat Sloan's YouTube to follow.
I was determined to try to make the fancy zipper pouch again. This time I used regular interfacing instead of fusible fleece. Which cut down on the bulk and was easier to sew.
While the City Sleeps is the story of Katherine Schneider, a female dentist, working in New York City. She works the night shift, hoping to accommodate patients who work day time hours.
The year is 1913 and women dentist are very rare. But Katherine is determined to make her own way, after being lied to by her fiancé in Ohio. The one bright spot is Lieutenant Jonathan Birch. A NYC policeman who has walked her to the subway every night for the last two years. Jonathan is an enigma, one which she is hoping to crack his shell.
Jonathan has secrets. Secrets that he cannot let anyone know about. His past life carries many dangers, so he has reinvented himself and protects his new image carefully. But as he falls for Katherine, he worries if she would find out about his past. When Katherine seeks out Jonathan to share information, her life all of a sudden is in danger.
Elizabeth Camden is a master of creating a story that draws you into the theater of complex personalities. Her storytelling wraps you up in the history, romance and mystery. The back drop of New York is one of details, you feel that you are living right in the middle of the city. Her secondary characters are interesting from the owls, to the other renters of Katherine's hotel, to the NYC policemen.
Ms. Camden's novels are refreshing and clean stories. She writes with so much interesting history intertwined in fiction. I would give this book a 5+
I received a complimentary ebook copy from the publisher, through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
While looking through my stash, I came upon charm packs. I need help finding a pattern that uses only two. Does anyone know a pattern that only uses two charm packs? Most patterns seem to call for three or four.
Thank you!
