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...pull up a seat and settle in, I'll catch you up on the happenings around here; it's been a long time. In fact, to be honest, it's been so long that I wasn't even sure where to jump back in but decided that there's no time like the present. Back to school happens here next week (already!), those of you who've been readers here know that back to school means "nap blanket" time for the Pre-K

...pull up a seat and settle in, I'll catch you up on the happenings around here; it's been a long time. In fact, to be honest, it's been so long that I wasn't even sure where to jump back in but decided that there's no time like the present. Back to school happens here next week (already!), those of you who've been readers here know that back to school means "nap blanket" time for the Pre-K

It's that time of year again. Nap Blankets are being collected and piling up for delivery, a small group of dedicated friends and I have been supplying this effort now for twelve years. In 2010 our group adopted the elementary school where our daughter-in-law was teaching at that time. We have been making 45 nap blankets a year since then, furnishing three classrooms of fifteen

It's that time of year again. Nap Blankets are being collected and piling up for delivery, a small group of dedicated friends and I have been supplying this effort now for twelve years. In 2010 our group adopted the elementary school where our daughter-in-law was teaching at that time. We have been making 45 nap blankets a year since then, furnishing three classrooms of fifteen

Here's the second sampler quilt top from the bin of old blocks-of-the-month; this one, also, from 2007! As explained in the previous post, I had stashed the blocks along with fabric purchased at the time for finishing; I'm SEW glad that I did that! The extra green and dark red came in handy for those cornerstones in the pieced sashing. I found this setting idea in Sharyn Craig's Setting Solutions

Here's the second sampler quilt top from the bin of old blocks-of-the-month; this one, also, from 2007! As explained in the previous post, I had stashed the blocks along with fabric purchased at the time for finishing; I'm SEW glad that I did that! The extra green and dark red came in handy for those cornerstones in the pieced sashing. I found this setting idea in Sharyn Craig's Setting Solutions

After a few false starts it looks as though spring is here to stay! These white Iris are from my childhood home, I dug up a little clump of them before my parents sold the home and moved twelve years ago. Since then, I have divided them at least four times, our daughter in the Capital City has a clump of her own (which may have also been divided by now)! These Iris were added more recently,

After a few false starts it looks as though spring is here to stay! These white Iris are from my childhood home, I dug up a little clump of them before my parents sold the home and moved twelve years ago. Since then, I have divided them at least four times, our daughter in the Capital City has a clump of her own (which may have also been divided by now)! These Iris were added more recently,

Today was the day!!  Chris and I met up with our friends, Debbie and Mark at Pineapple Fabrics in Archdale.  Debbie and I shopped and Chris and Mark visited.  I completely forgot to take pictures inside the shop, but got a couple of pics of the two of us and our bags.These are the 25 nap blankets I made for Debbie to give for a donation.I got a pic of her and Mark putting them into their

I am sitting here waiting to go and donate plasma in a little bit so thought I would make a post.  I got up this morning and decided to make some keto friendly granola.  The recipe is from Wholesome Yum, if you want to make some too.  It is SO good and really easy to make.  I made 2 pans worth.  It is cooling now.  Once it's cool I will break it up and put it into containers to store it.While it

I decided to list some of the fabrics I have left over from my nap blankets JIC you might like to make some too.  OR they would make great backs and the prices are good.See the notes on each photo for the pricing.  Fabric is either flannel or cotton woven.  I will sell in yard increments.  Shipping is paid by buyer.  Cats don't smoke!  Email me your paypal and which fabrics you are interested in

I'm just popping in for a quick minute to say Happy Caturday from me and the boys!Cole was helping me with the nap blankets.Tomorrow is day 84 of observation!Cole approved, Debbie!I caught Finny chattering to the birds.It was so cute!I did finish three more nap blankets to bring the total to 20 blankets finished.That means I moved out 40 yards of fabric!!!Today I am trying to psyche myself up to

My friend Debbie, in NC was making nap blankets for her daughter's class of 4 year olds (and the 2 other classes).  I decided that I wanted to help her out by making some and also using up stash in the process.  It takes one yard of cotton woven and one yard of flannel.  I've had some people ask me if there is a special pattern.  No there is not, but I can walk you though it if you want to know.

I'm getting chubby these days; well, maybe (hopefully) not me, but I'm getting chubby with my binding! "Chubby binding" is the preferred binding method of Kim Diehl and it is explained in all of her books. I spoke about it here, having used it on a quilt last month. The appearance is quite nice and the corners turn perfectly square each and every time. "Brother Bear" has been prepared with this

I'm getting chubby these days; well, maybe (hopefully) not me, but I'm getting chubby with my binding! "Chubby binding" is the preferred binding method of Kim Diehl and it is explained in all of her books. I spoke about it here, having used it on a quilt last month. The appearance is quite nice and the corners turn perfectly square each and every time. "Brother Bear" has been prepared with this