It's Time For Just Let Me Quilt's Trunk Show

I love attending trunk shows and seeing all the amazing projects from designers.

Well, now it's my turn to show some of the things I've made over the years.

Thanks you, Soma at Whims and Fancies, for this chance to have our very own trunk show!

Check out her linky party to catch all the other shows.

Because I've sewn my whole life and been in a gazillion blog hops, this is very photo heavy. Sorry!
I'll keep this short on words...just scroll through to see things I've made over the years.

Christmas

Bags, Purses, and Totes

Pin Cushions, Pillows, and Pictures

Rows and Quilt-As-You-Go 

Halloween

Mug Rugs

Some Of The Other Quilts and Things

This was a major flashback of what I've made over the years! 
I hope you're still here and didn't get too bored.
I was totally surprised at all the quilts and projects I've made and there are even more I didn't show.
There were a few I'd forgotten about, which is why I love blogging about my projects.

Have fun checking out all the other trunk shows at Whims and Fancies!

Addie, Belle, Betty, And Coral Farmer's Wife Blocks

I'm a slow mover on these blocks, but I shall persevere! Only 92 blocks to go!

#1 - Addie

"When I left town I traded my electric washer for two cows. I have no 

modern conveniences...still I am happier than I ever have been before."

~ Mrs. H. S. L., Washington, October 1930

# 13 - Belle

"We observe the old custom of having our whole family together for Christmas dinner. 

Last year there were nearly forty of us. Each family brought a basket lunch with service 

for its own members. No dirty dishes to mar the womenfolks' good time"

~ Merry Christmas, Nebraska, December 1935

#14 - Betty

"We feel that our lives have been greatly enriched and that our twenty years 

together have been much sweeter because of our music."

~ Music Maker, North Carolina, March 1933

#24 - Coral

"They are just 'little whiles' in the midst of busy hours..." But long after other things are 

forgotten, they'll look back and remember those 'little whiles' with Mother."

~ For More Fun, Wisconsin, October 1936

The sweet short stories in this book are so precious.

Tomorrow is Trunk Full of Quilts...add your blog post link of your quilts!

Seriously I Wrote My First Button Code - Easy!

I made a button code...

Technically, I didn't write the code but Grab My Button Code Generator did...love it!

All I had to do was save my photo to Picassa Web Albums (that's what I use) and then
fill in info boxes at Grab My Button Code Generator. It generated a code for me...easy.
Woohoo! Still learning things at my age is fun.
The code is in my sidebar now and is not fancy or perfect, but I did it!

Want to share your favorite holiday cookie or treat recipe?

Send me an email and I'll add you to the Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange Blog Hop.

Now it's time to get down to some serious sewing and baking!

There's the Trunk Full of Quilts, Christmas In My Heart Blog Hop, Farmer's Wife blocks,
and some cookie baking to do. Then there's Thanksgiving and Christmas coming!
I'm so excited for it all!

Traditions, Quilts, And Cookie Recipes...A Perfect Combination

"Traditions. Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a fiddler on the roof!"
"Who must raise the family and run the home...?"
"The mama, the mama...tradition!"
~ Fiddler on The Roof ~

Now I'll be singing this in my head all day, but I love that song!

For me, traditions mean family, Christmas quilts, making cookies, fudge, and treats.

Are they done, yet?

I love to bake and I love to eat, but with that The-Diet-Starts-On-Monday thing going on with me

 I can't have sweets sitting around the house. The best alternative is to eat one and give the rest away.

Which is why I love Christmas treats. It's the perfect time to bake and give away!

Please share your recipes so I have something new to bake for friends, family, and me, of course!

Bake up a batch of your favorite cookies, create a blog post, and add your recipe.

You could also include an old or new Christmas quilt and/or some of your Christmas traditions.

Want to come party with me from December 1st through December 4th?

Send me an email letting me know you're in!

Be sure to include:

Your name

Your blog name

Your email address

Your URL to your blog

If you decide to play along...

I'm no button guru, so I have no code for the picture above to add to your blog.

Just right click on it and save it to your computer.

Ritzy Christmas Mint Cookies

I've had virtual cookie exchanges before and loved all the new recipes I added to my baking list.
Here's a few links to yummy recipes from the last virtual cookie exchange:

Deonn shared her Thumbprint/Rosenmunnar Cookie recipe HERE.

Madame Samm shared her White Chocolate/Cranberry Shortbread recipe HERE.

Leesha shared her Spritz Cookie recipe HERE.

Brenda shared her Scandinavian Almond Cookie recipe HERE.

Carla shared her Snowball Cookie recipe HERE.

Marcy shared her Stack and Whack cookies HERE.

Linda shared her Chocolate Dipped Pumpkin Cookies recipe HERE.

Mary Ellen shared her Peppermint Stick Cookie recipe HERE.

I shared my Ritzy Christmas Mint Cookies HERE.

I'd love to have your favorite cookie recipe!

Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange Blog Hop

I love cookie exchange parties and think it would be a blast to have all of you over for a party,

but since that isn't possible, how about a Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange Blog Hop!

December 1st through December 4th

Bake up a batch of your favorite cookies, take a photo, create a blog post, and add your recipe.

You could also include an old or new Christmas quilt and/or some of your Christmas traditions.

Once I get a few willing participants, I'll email you the date of your special day to show your recipe.

Want to come party with me from December 1st through December 4th?

Send me an email letting me know you're in!

Be sure to include:

Your name

Your blog name

Your email address

Your URL to your blog

If you decide to play along...

I'm no button guru, so I have no code for the picture above to add to your blog.

Just right click on it and save it to your computer.

I found a way to make a button with code! It's over in my sidebar.

Come on, you know you want to and we all want your cookie recipe!

P.S. I've been getting lots of "I'm on a diet" emails...just share a recipe, don't make the cookies.
There are children (and adults) who still eat cookies and would love your recipes! :O)

The Dog Gone Cute Linky Party

It's a Linky Party at Sew Fresh Quilts! So many of us got hooked on making
Dog Gone Cute blocks and now we can see who else went dog crazy.
Check out all the links HERE!

I was definitely into those pups and made a ruffled quilt with six different dogs.

I took my pups on a road trip for pics...

Dogs on the rocks

Dogs with a view

Life is good with a dog!

Check out Sew Fresh Quilts to see all the links and dogs...so many adorable projects!

Thanks, Lorna, for making me go nuts over these cute pups!