Ashton, Cupcakes, Grandchildren, & AAQI

Ashton turned 4 yesterday.

Amy mixed up some cake mix batter and colored it for cupcakes.

She found a cute cake called “Colorful Caterpillar.”

Gabe, Darryl, and Amy hang out in the kitchen, catching up on the latest.

One day this past week I took care of Ashton, Kirby, and Stacy. They thought it was warm enough to play in the mud puddles.

They had so much fun and wore themselves out by the end of the day.

Talya gets as kiss from Stacy …

… and a hug from Georgi.

Does my breath smell like 7-Up cake?

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And do you remember my little quilt “Stripped Bare?”

It is now for sale on the AAQI site. This is not an auction but a buy it now item.

Giveaway Winner

Thank you everyone for your “relaxing” comments on my fabric giveaway. I found it interesting that some people’s way of relaxing was “work” for me. And I’m sure that sewing and quilting, my way of relaxing, is “work” for others.

I was blown away by the amount of comments, 343, and the new followers I received. Thank you each one for participating.

And now, I’m joining another giveaway bright and early Monday morning. Come back Sunday evening for

 

… and the winner of my fabric giveaway hosted by Sew Mama Sew is …

Peggy

with her comment that she is a new follower. She is also a cross-stitcher for World of Charity Stitching.

Coconut Candy, Unbaked Fruit Cake, and Party Mix

I’ve been making sweets, good ole three tier coconut candy from a recipe handed down by Grandmother Vera Heatwole. My nephew’s wife, Hope made the same candy here and hers looks so good and yummy. Mine is good and yummy too, but you can’t tell it by my pictures! :)

I added green coloring and almond flavor to this layer.

This first layer I left uncolored and added vanilla flavoring.

The middle layer is pink and has a cinnamon flavor to it.

Yesterday I made unbaked fruitcake. It usually turns out great and I get lots of compliments. But, this time I did too much tweaking and didn’t have enough graham crackers and substituted rice & corn chex for the crackers. Now it has a crunchy bite. And I usually use dried cherries and couldn’t find them at the grocery story so I bought the marchino cherries in the juice and drained them. I think they were still too damp for my recipe. And then another thing, I used more marshmallows than the recipe called for.

So what to do? I cut the pieces and laid them out on cookie sheets to dry. It may take 2 months! In the mean time I think I’ll gather the correct ingredients and try again! Maybe I should just go sew.

The bouquet is from Amy & Ashton for Paul & my 35th wedding anniversary.

The gift is for someone, I don’t know who yet, in our Possum Town Quilters.

The party mix is made and I have a big batch on hand for Paul and whoever comes around. He likes to keep it on hand for a snack throughout the day!

And the coconut candy needs to be cut.

See what others are doing at
Live a Colorful Life.

Design Wall Monday

I've been working a little on Talya's name in wonky letters.

I sewed these while visiting with my sisters, Polly, Emily, & Barbara on Skype.

It made for a nice little sister's sewing retreat, right from our own homes!

Polly posted about our little visit here.

Check out other WIP's at Freshly Pieced.

Fabric Giveaway

I'm joining "Sew Mama Sew" for her Giveaway Day, which really lasts a week long.

This giveaway is now closed, but thank you for your interest.

 

You know, my fabric closet has more fabric than I can use in a lifetime. So, this is your opportunity to win some of it.

Up for grabs here are 8 fat quarters of Daydreams by Stephanie Brandenburg for Camelot Cottons Brushstroke.

To be in the draw, all you have to do is leave a comment about one of your favorite choices of relaxation. Would it be, fondling fabric, sewing fabric, quilting, or pulling weeds, planting a garden, harvesting produce,  or vacuuming the carpet, cleaning the bathroom, washing windows, or … something else?

For an extra chance in the drawing become a follower and come back and let me know.

This giveaway will be open until Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. PST. Then we’ll choose a winner with Mr. Random Generator.

This giveaway is open to participants world wide.