Two Fun Events!

I do not know about you but for me, in the summer, the last thing I want to work on is a large quilt on my lap! AC or not!! I love to have hand projects that I can work on whether I am at home or watching softball, or just sitting on the deck.

So when I saw

Clover and Violet

were having a Season By Hand Summer.

I just knew I wanted to sponsor .

I was also invited to post! Wait until you see the line up they have in store for you this summer!! (click here to see sponsors and details)

I am humbled to be with these woman.

This event starts today and runs through the end of July with a linky party for YOU to showcase what you have done by hand and maybe even win a prize.

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday one of these amazing woman will post on Clover and Violet's Blog about a hand worked project, share a tutorial, and or shower us with inspiration.

This is my donation to this fun event.

So head over to their blog and let the fun begin!

Identify?

Can anyone identify these little dolls?

I thought they were called Little Me's. I have searched and searched to no avail. If you do not know what they are called can you lead me to a site where I can post a picture and see if anyone else can help?

All three of my daughters played with them circa 1980's and I would love more for the grandchildren.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Cookie Anyone?

My family will tell you that I like to bake, not cook, bake!

We had a picnic for Memorial Day even though it was chilly and rainy.

OK an indoor picnic.

I made my famous Ranger Cookies.

No, they are not low fat.

No, they are not sugar free.

No, they are not good for you...

BUT

They are so yummy!

This recipe makes 6 dozen, that is 72 cookies!

Yep, you guessed it, they are all gone!

I did notice the zip lock bag box out on the counter;I think some went on a trip with the kids!

Here is the recipe.

Enjoy!!

Ranger Cookies

Beat well:

1 c. margarine

1 c. brown sugar

1 c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

Add:

2 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

Add:

2 c. oatmeal

2 c. Rice Krispies

1-2 c. chocolate chips

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.  Makes about 6 dozen

Happy Sewing and Cooking!

I did not take your advice, so sorry!

Last February I asked your advice about flannel backing for my 

Katie Jump Rope Quilt.

Thank you all for such wonderful advice.  You can read about it 

HERE

as the advice will help others too.

But alas

Janie was too worried to take your advice!

After all this was my favorite fabric and a king size quilt.

I chickened out!!

I went with my Riley Blake Medium Check Yellow Gingham for the backing and Quilter's Dream Thin Batting.

I brought the quilt to a friend who has a long arm business and asked her to baste it for me.

She was so kind, not only did she baste it but she used hot pink thread so I could see it!!

I am now in the process of hand quilting. I hope to have it done by the end of the summer.

Here she is so far with her hot pink basting thread. It is so nice to quilt without pins!

Happy Sewing!

Thank You and a New Quilt Along

Happy Memorial Day

I am joining a Summer Quilt Along!

It Starts June 1st

Katy, you know, from Fat Quarterly is hosting.

We will be using Rachel Griffith's Pattern

impromptu 

 how sweet is this!!!

I just ordered my pattern

now what layer cake should I use?

Guess I will have to go shopping!!

EDIT  shopping done!

This is what I am going to use.
Flirt by Sandy Gervais

Come on!

Why don't you play too!

All the details can be found

HERE

Something I am Working On

I love to do hand work. Especially in the Summer. It makes for a great take and go project.  Here is a hint of what I am taking and going!

Happy Sewing!

Bonnie Hunter

Our local guild held is annual end of the year banquet last night. I was lucky enough to attend. Guess who the speaker was?

Give up?

Bonnie Hunter!

You know from

Quiltville.com fame.

What a lovely lady. She is kind, charming, knowledgeable, and funny.  One of the bees from the guild presented her with a quilt they had made and it brought tears to here eyes. I did not take many pictures as I was too engrossed with her presentation.

and what I did are badddd

Sorry!

She has such wonderful theories about using your stash.

She makes the math of quilting fun and easy to understand.

And, she is very generous...

Many free patterns are offered on her site.

Her post from her blog

HERE

is all about St. Charles and her time with us.

Do you see me at the dinner?!

Such a fun night!

PS you know what?  Mary a Madame Samm cheerleader was there too!

We got to talk for a few minutes. Another delightful Lady.

How small is our big world!