Around the Blocks

I don't usually piece or quilt during the work week but because I am so obsessively task oriented, I did work on this quilt to get it fi...

Nothing says spring to me more than fresh strawberries.  This is how many 1/2 pint jars of freezer jam you can make with 4 boxes of sure-gel...

Today's activities include making some strawberry freezer jam.....yummy.

I think this is my favorite block so far of this BOM.

There is nothing better than getting into a freshly made bed, with cool, fresh sheets, a little chill in the room from the night air seeping...

Here are a couple of pictures after I finished the quilting.  I am still working on one of the bindings.

Just finished this one.  This fabric is so wonderful.  It is so soft and easy to sew.  I think it is Moda.

My break included time to make a fresh strawberry pie. frozen unbaked pie crust (Pillsbury regular is good) quart of fresh strawberries ...

Today's goal is to get two baby quilt tops made.  I just finished one, using my favorite pattern (you can find it free if you google Nat...

I just finished the quilting on this Quilt of Valor quilt.  A group of girl scouts in Pennsylvania made it for a project.  It is really pret...

See the hook on the right?  Notice it doesn't have a sharp point?  The reason is, the point went into Jim's thumb.  Yeah, ouch is ri...

I decided to cook our Easter dinner this evening.  It is a bit easier to cook on Saturday and eat leftovers after church on Sunday.  It will...

I finished the quilting on this one.  It is one my friend and I made for a co-worker's daughter.  I used the Lithe pantograph.  The quil...

It finally came.....it's white, sporty, leather interior, heated seats, ipod connection via the navigation system, hands free phone link...

that smell.....I recognize it.....it is the smell of a new car.....uhmmm.........more later with a picture!!