Friday, December 18, 2009

J does it again - teacher gift

My youngest, J, has the quilting bug! He may deny it but if I try hard, I might be able to keep him interested even through his teen years. :)

His teacher loves bright color. He enjoys his teacher and her class. He decided he wanted to make her a wall-hanging for Christmas. We browsed some blogs/photos/patterns and saw one (can't remember where) which gave J and I the basis for what was created. I picked the layout, J designed it and choose all the colors (and most of the fabric).

He helped sew the blocks, I added the sashing and the decorative stitching. He helped with the quilted "X"s.

I'm dang proud of this kid and he's proud of himself, too. He gave it to his teacher (which made her cry, he said) and then she showed it to the principal (which made her cry, too)!

Hmm, I'm just glad he's learning the fastest way to a woman's heart is by being heartfelt in his giving. :D

Enjoy the photos!





Monday, December 14, 2009

I won something!

Sew Mama Sew hosted a blog giveaway contest a couple weeks ago and I posted a comment here and won at a little Etsy shop I wouldn't otherwise have found.

I received the muscle relief bag a few days ago and tried it out last night. It is AWESOME. The scent is nice when room temperature but when warm, it's intoxicating.

Ahh... thanks LOVE ME KNOT CREATIONS!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

It's always nice...

to see a quilt you made being used.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

p.s.s.

Chocolate chip cookies take about 1 hr give or take at 200 degrees. Long time but at least I can start my holiday baking!

Monday, December 7, 2009

p.s.

per my previous post, I'm seriously pondering the feasibility of making cookies on the grill or how long it would take in a 190 degree oven to bake.

Any words of wisdom?