Thursday, July 31, 2025

Jeepers Creepers Is It Halloween Yet?

 I sew a lot slower these days, but it is really a nice change.
There were times I was whipping out 7-9 projects a month. Way too much!
Now I sew what I want and I'm having way more fun.

I couldn't resist this spooky Halloween fabric by Quilted Treasures.
"Jeepers Creepers" was calling my name!


Nothing like a windy day to make photo taking a breeze.



Isn't she adorable!


Time to be quilted...hopefully before Halloween.


In case you didn't know, Joan and I have come out of hiding for two blog hops.
One for Halloween and one for Christmas.

Let us know if you want to join in the fun.




Monday, July 28, 2025

Blog Hop Shocker - We're Back!

 Joan and I have been missing you!

It's been a much needed change for both of us, but with Halloween and Christmas
coming (our favorite holidays), we decided to come "Out of the Dark" for two blog hops.

That wickedly wonderful Joan will be hosting the Halloween blog hop, "Out of the Dark",
and I'll be hosting my annual Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange blog hop.


What is a blog hop? 

It's like a "show and tell" online or like joining a quilt guild without leaving home. Joan from
 Moosestash Quilting and I post a challenge on our blogs and those who want to join in email us 
with their blog, Instagram, Facebook URL/info. After we get that info, we assign a date for them 
to post their project. The idea is to visit the first blog and then go to the next blog/IG/FB, etc.
 
We give everyone plenty of time to sew something, usually two months. 
We inspire each other with projects, tutorials, or patterns. Anyone can follow along! 
Projects are posted on each blog and include the other participants. 
 
These are the "rules" for being a participant:

​It is important that you post your project on your scheduled day.
You can preset your blog post to go live any time after 11 p.m. MST.
It's okay if it pops up early...that's better than being late.
If your project isn't quite done, show it anyway. 
People remember if you're a no show...we don't want that!
Above all, have fun and enjoy the sweet fun of a blog hop!
​If you're posting on IG/FB, make sure your post is live by 11 p.m. MST.

Want to play along?

Email Joan for the Halloween "Out of the Dark" blog hop to say you're in.


Email me for the Christmas "Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange" blog hop to say you're in.


Saturday, May 17, 2025

Dreadful Dresden Or Beautiful Dresden

Hello, it's me!
I haven't been blogging for a while...just needed a break. Don't we all need a break sometimes?

After being a quilting slug, I started sorting my fabrics and realized I'd never be able to sew
 it all in my lifetime, but I could hopefully put a dent in it. Not much of a dent, but at least 
something is better than nothing, right? I started with gathering the UFO's into one spot.
Thank goodness there weren't that many! 

This quilt hasn't been a UFO for very long, but it needed to be finished.
It was a pattern I created to sew with two of my friends using Benartex's
 "Not Your Mama's Garden" by Sew Yeah Quilting.


The center Dresden measures 48" with the whole quilt being 76" x 76".
It is big!


Making a Dresden block used to scare me...they do look a bit frightening! 
I always called it a "Dreadful Dresden."
In reality, they are so easy. 

While having a sewing day, I finished several other quilts that needed binding.
Pictures of those will make there way here eventually.
Have a beautiful day!

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

T-Shirt Quilts For Christmas

 It was a busy three months sewing t-shirt/memory shirt quilts,
but I made the Christmas deadlines and got them all done...whew!

I made six t-shirt quilts for my friend, his wife and three children.







This t-shirt quilt was for my niece


Thursday, December 5, 2024

Day Four Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange

 Day three of the Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange was amazing!
Thank you to all of the participants and visitors!


Check out these fabulous Christmas creators!

December 2

December 3

December 4

December 5

Check out the Pinterest page HERE.

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FLASH TO THE PAST OF VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS BLOG HOPS

I started the Virtual Christmas Blog Hop in 2013 (but skipped 2014)...so many great memories!
It started with just recipes, but expanded later to include Christmas projects.
(I'm posting past recipes all this week.)

My recipes from 2019

INDOOR S'MORES BARS



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My recipes from 2020

LEMON COOKIES
(we have a really full lemon tree)


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My recipes from 2021

LEMON SNOWBALLS



Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Day Three Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange

Day two of the Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange was full of so much sweetness!
Thank you to all of the participants and visitors!


Check out these fabulous Christmas creators!

December 2

December 3

December 4

December 5

Check out the Pinterest page HERE.

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FLASH TO THE PAST OF VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS BLOG HOPS

I started the Virtual Christmas Blog Hop in 2013 (but skipped 2014)...so many great memories!
It started with just recipes, but expanded later to include Christmas projects.
(I'm posting past recipes all this week.)

My recipes from 2016

CAROL'S BEST CHEESECAKE CHOCOLATE COOKIE BAR



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My recipes from 2017

CHRISTMAS MORNING COOKIES
(WITHOUT CARAMEL AND SALT)


CHRISTMAS MORNING COOKIES
(WITH CARAMEL AND SALT)



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My recipes from 2018

GANACHE SANDWICH COOKIE RECIPE




Be sure to check back tomorrow for more of the 2024 Virtual Christmas Cookie Blog Hop



Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Day Two Virtual Christmas Cookie Blog Hop

 Yesterday was a sweet day of Christmas creativity and yummy goodies.
Thank you to all of the participants and visitors!


Check out these fabulous Christmas creators!

December 2

December 3

December 4

December 5

Check out the Pinterest page HERE.

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FLASH TO THE PAST OF VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS BLOG HOPS

I started the Virtual Christmas Blog Hop in 2013 (but skipped 2014)...so many great memories!
It started with just recipes, but expanded later to include Christmas projects.

My 2013 Recipe

RITZY CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES


1/2 pound semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
2-3 drops peppermint extract
1 sleeve of Ritz Crackers
Some crushed candy canes

Melt dark chocolate over low heat or in a glass cup at 15-second intervals in the 
microwave (stir after each 15 seconds.) Stir 2-3 drops of peppermint extract into 
the melted chocolate (don't use too much peppermint--the 2-3 drops is plenty.) 
Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each Ritz Cracker in the melted chocolate. 
Place on a foil covered cookie sheet making sure they don't touch each other. 
Sprinkle each chocolate dipped cracker with a small amount of crushed candy cane. 
Chill. Eat. Enjoy.

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My 2015 Recipes

I got a little carried away with recipes in 2015!

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES





PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE COOKIES




The Monkey Boys were always ready and willing to sample the goodies.
It's hard to believe this guy is 14 now...wow!


AUNT EMMA'S NORWEGIAN BUTTER COOKIES



CAROL'S LAZY NORWEGIAN BUTTER COOKIES
(for those of you who don't like to roll and twist the cookies)



Be sure to check back tomorrow for more of the 2024 Virtual Christmas Cookie Blog Hop


Jeepers Creepers Is It Halloween Yet?

 I sew a lot slower these days, but it is really a nice change. There were times I was whipping out 7-9 projects a month. Way too much! Now ...