It is so easy to make these.
Ever since I was given a serger, they make up so quickly. I like making something that helps kids feel better.
Mountain State Fair Quilts and Cooking
1 day ago
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Quick and easy
Friday, October 13, 2023
Patience or quit?
Several years ago, we made these bags with the fancy zippers. So I thought I would make a few for teacher gifts. It didn't really go well.
The first one I tried I used a tutorial that was pretty complicated.
Although it turned out looking nice, it used fleece as a lining, and I found it was difficult to sew through all the layers.
So the next tutorial I used was from Missouri Star.
It looked so floppy, even when I tried boxing the corners. I took it apart and put the zipper at the top, thinking it would make a difference.
It looked a little better, but the zipper did not close correctly.
So what to do? Struggle with fleece or just let it go, and don't try to make any more :-(
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Monday, October 9, 2023
The Legacy of Longdale Manor
The Legacy of Longdale Manor is a dual time novel by Carrie Turansky. Set in the time line between 1912 and 2012.
In 2012 Gwen Morris travels to England to appraise paintings and antiques, hoping to redeem herself for a grave error she has made. Lilly Benderly and her grandson David are hoping the sale of her antiques will garner enough money to repair the Manor to turn it into a hotel. During her stay Gwen discovers a 100 year old journal that may be a link to her estranged father, who she never knew.
In 1912, after her father's death, Charlotte Harper discovers letters that could ruin her family's reputation. She must keep this secret from her mother, and subsequently pours her heart out in her journal. After losing everything, they travel to Longdale Manor to try to restore the relationship that was broken with her grandfather. Although her grandfather refuses to allow them live there, the Storey family, a long time friend of Charlottes mother, invites them to stay and so begins a friendship between her son Ian and Charlotte.
This is a sweet clean story set in the Lake District. The history and real time are woven beautifully with faith, forgiveness and love intertwining. Both Gwen and Charlotte must come to the conclusion that God is the only perfect Father.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Finally a finish
After many years in the making, I finished quilting this Fall quilt yesterday. It is an old Lynette Jensen pattern that was tucked away in the closet.
Trying to figure out where I want to display it.
There was enough fabric for backing and binding :-)
I love how it turned out. The border fabric really made this pattern pop. Thanks for the suggestions.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Free patterns
I found three FREE pattern giveaways. And introducing new fabric lines. But hurry, some are time limited.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Times and Seasons
And He changes the times and the seasons;
He removes kings and raises up kings;
He gives wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who have understanding.
Daniel 2:21 NKJV
He removes kings and raises up kings;
He gives wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who have understanding.
Daniel 2:21 NKJV
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
