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.

Friday With Ashton and Georgi

I shared a great part of my day with Ashton and Georgi.

We made paths in the pine trees, played church, played the piano and sang, had lunch together, ran/walked around the house, etc., etc., etc.

They played in the tent, rode bike & trike, threw rocks in the pond, wanted to jump on the bed, hid behind my design wall, etc., etc., etc.

I read stories to them, made them a snack, helped them with their squabbles, sewed on Talya’s quilt in between times, etc., etc., etc.

Talya’s Quilt, a WIP

I’ve already made some revisions to Talya’s quilt since I started it here.

Ernest & Ben Graber Family Reunion

Joshua gets his family’s cabin ready for occupying.

 

Ashton & Kirby spy Grampa through the window.

 

Qwirkle was a popular game  by the young folks.

 

Father helps son on 2 wheels.

 

Paul’s sister Dorcas with 3 of her daughters and one niece.

 

Mom and Daddy Graber with Aunt Emma, the beginning of it all.

 

Waiting for the skits to begin.

 

Levi took these folks shopping to buy scissors, a hobby horse, and a cuckoo clock … only to return them all.

 

 

Watching pictures from long ago and a recent wedding.

 

I wonder what they see!

 

Daddy can still pick a tune.

 

Picking and singing.

 

130 of the approx. 200 “Grabers.”

 

Daddy encouraging us to be faithful!

 

Three cousin friends.

Talya’s Crib Quilt

I had a quite Thanksgiving day by my sewing machine and made a little headway on Talya’s crib quilt.

Thankful

Work in Progress

The start of something new … a quilt for baby Talya!

And yet another project. I’m trying to think up of something easy to make with these fabrics. Any good ideas out there?

This is so much fun … until it’s time to pick them all up. And then we still can’t waste them, even though they have been down there longer than the 5 second rule!

Waiting for Spring

This weekend I quickly put together another little “tree” quilt. These small quilts are fast, fun, and fabulous! I wish I had time to make more.

Waiting for Spring

Detail

I incorporated my label into the “Fast Finished Triangles” on the back.

Stats: 9 3/4”X13 1/2”
Fiber: Cotton
Batting: Warm and Natural
Thread: King Tut and YLI Soft Touch
Inspiration: Lilys Quilts and Helen Howes