October Wall Hanging

Just completed my October Wall Hanging. Think I will use it for November, too. The patten called for sewing sides and turning. I really prefer adding a binding and think I my do that if I make another one. I outlined the pumpkin and then stitched in the ditch. I had so much fun using my blanket stitch to outline the stars and pumpkin.

September Wall Hanging

Yes, I know it is October, but I just finished my September wall hanging. I started to create a monthly wall hanging back in February 2009. Well, this is my second monthly creation. I know I am really behind. I do have an October quilt planned and hope to finish before the end of October. I just do not have any fall material in my stash and will need to go shopping soon.

Let Me Share

I am sharing a picture of my "new" dining room table. This is the table I shared many meals when growing up. I think my mother grew up with this table, also. Our dining room table sat in a dining room that was at the center of a large home built in 1926. So it was the center gathering place of many meals and many events with lots of friends, relatives, and family. This is where we studied. This is where we worked on projects--whether cutting out dresses to doing science projects. This is where we had family discussions. I cannot imagine how many hours of visiting went on at that table. I can count seven generations of people who sat at this table.

The table is wider than normal tables. I remember my grandmother always saying she could not find table cloths to fit so she just crocheted her table cloths.

Well, I inherited the table from my folk's home. I just love it and know we will continue to enjoy it and maybe make some more memories.

Saturday Fun

Yesterday I decided to make a doll quilt. Since we had 5 sons in our house, I did not have a doll around. So I purchased a baby doll and then wanted a doll quilt. This quilt is square. When I make another one, I will make it rectangle. I really did not have a plan. If I had a plan, I would not have done pinwheels with such a small piece of material--always learning. I also made a cute little pillow to go with the quilt. Now how fun is that?

Tonight I fixed Chicken Quesadillas, and they are so good that I thought I would share the recipe.

Chicken Quesadillas

2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken (I cooked 3 chicken breasts)
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3/4 to 1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/4 cup butter melted
2 cup (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Sour cream and guacamole

In a skillet, combine the first six ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Brush one side of tortillas with butter. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of unbuttered side of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese; fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 475 degrees for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole. Yield: 6 (But if have a hungry crew, double the recipe for 6.)

Jelly Roll Quilt Along Quilt

Well, here is my completed "Jelly Roll Quilt Along" quilt. I really had fun with the quilt along. I enjoyed seeing every one's completed block since each person chose their own fabric. The variations were amazing. Then when these ingenious people began posting their completed quilts, I was in awe. I am one who "colors within the lines" and follows directions. Well, some of the ladies used different layouts and made an entirely different looking quilt. I could just see some of these quilts in the quilt magazines.

I hesitate posting my quilt on Flicker Jelly Roll group with all those beautiful quilts. It is a bit "loud" and greeen. Also, I was reading a discussion group on the Internet and several stated very definite opinions on how they disliked batiks. This is my first time to even purchase batiks, but I just loved the colors in the jelly roll as it appeared on the Internet. So here I am with a loud, batik quilt--but I like it. It is mine and I will enjoy it. Every time I make a quilt, I am asked, "Whose quilt is this one?" This, again, it is my quilt. I bet my grandchildren won't mine playing on it. So here's the quilt.

Oh, I used the left over strips from the jelly roll to make the binding. I love the way the binding looks.

Monday, Labor Day

I am tired of opening my blog and seeing that block from the Jelly Roll Quilt Along. I have been very busy lately and have not had time for blogging. BUT will post my completed Jelly Roll Quilt soon. I am in the process of quilting it. Have had a really hard time because my machine does not want to cooperate. My thread keeps breaking--cleaned machine, changed needles, changed thread, leveled quilting frame. I am at a loss at what to do next. It is very frustrating. I traveled to the quilt store --now 45 miles away--and bought some more thread and will try that today.

We had a wonderful weekend with lots of family and friends. My mother-in-law is feeling much better and returned to her home today. My #4 son will return to his off-shore job on Wednesday. I will miss having them around.

The weather is beautiful and all is well on our hill today.

God is so good.

Happy Labor Day

Jelly Roll Quilt Blocks --

Jelly Roll Quilt Along -- last blocks. I finished the last three block for the Jelly Roll Quilt Along. This was fun and, hopefully, will get it put together shortly.

I promise these blocks are square. The problem is my picture taking.

This is block 10



This is Block 11
This is Block 12

Prayer Quilt

Just completed this disappearing nine patch. I just love this pattern because it makes up quickly. The fabric is by Moda and is lucious. This is a prayer quilt for a dear friend who has been very sick. This quilt measures about 60 inches square.


Close up view of the disappearing 9 patch.

Jelly Roll Quilt Along

Here are a few more blocks to my Jelly Roll Quilt Along. I am behind on my blocks but will catch up soon. The last block (Block 12) will be out on Monday. Hopefully, I will be caught up by then. I am now making a prayer quilt. I completed the top today and will quilt it on Thursday. Hope I have a picture to post.

Cannot catch a pretty day to take a picture.

Jelly Roll Quilt Block 7--looks like a Christmas Block.

Jelly Roll Quilt Block 8--I think this is yelling at me.

Jelly Roll Quilt Block 9--this does look like the name of the jelly roll -- Island batik

One Modern Granny

Here is a video of my Mom and sister and father on a TV segment about my mom using technology. In an earlier post I explained about my mother's hearing problem and how we set her up with a wireless network where she uses a netbook and IPod Touch to communicate.

Peru Quilt

Here is a picture of Jack's (our guide) mom receiving my table runner. I really think she loved the gift. Miss Margarite is a precious lady and I love her and her family. She lives in a "Mayberry" town in Peru called San Ramon. Travel in the town is mostly by motor taxi. Their home is attached to the church. Their church services begin with one hour of singing praises--all standing up. The music is awesome even though I do not know any Spanish.

Table Runner

Been a while since I have posted anything. We are busy around here. I made this table runner for a dear lady I will be visiting in Peru. I have tried to use some colors from her region. The inspiration came from a picture of a parrot not far from her home. Since the weather is warm year around, I chose to make a small quilt project to be used on end of bed, back of sofa, or table runner. It measures 21" x 46".

Jelly Roll Quilt Along Block 6

Here is the Jelly Roll Quilt Along Block 6. I have completed Block 7 but day is cloudy and not a good day for pictures.

A Couple of Things

First, I wanted to share an idea my brother had to help our Mother who is very hard of hearing. We set her up a wireless network and gave her an Ipod Touch and a Dell Netbook. The visitor to my parent's apartment can key the conversation on the Netbook through Google Talk (Instant Message). She will then read the message on her Ipod. We hope to be able to use Google Talk and the Ipod when we call their apartment. She will be able to know what we are discussing.




Then I thought she might need a bag to hold her netbook. I took a 2004 conference bag and added a quilt block to each side to cover the writing on the bag. So here is a look at both sides. It turned out cute. Not so sure about the pictures--my wonderful husband took them in a hurry.

Another Handbag

While blogging I found a new handbag pattern and just had to order it. It is not a difficult pattern but wish I had centered the print and then matched the stripes on the sides. That is just a reflection on my lack of sewing in the last 30 years. I would have thought about all that 30 years ago. Oh. well, maybe I should stick to quilts.

I made this for my mother-in-law. This handbag has lots of pocket space and is just right size to carry her new netbook. Oh, she now has email and a FaceBook account. In fact, her friend list is growing faster than mine ever did. She has more FB friends than her son/my husband. Her FB friends will soon outnumber my FB friends.

Jelly Roll Quilt Along Block 5

Here is Block 5 of the Jelly Roll Quilt Along. I was determined to use a red strip. I had a difficult time trying to decide what other material to use. The block always looks so different to me then when auditioning the fabrics.

Jelly Roll Quilt Blocks

I really got a late start on the Jelly Roll Quilt but have caught up and want to share my blocks.

I am using a fabric called Island Batik. I selected it because I just like the colors. As I made these blocks I used a color wheel, but not sure it helped. I am color challenged. I guess I am a visual person and need colored pictures as I work.

This is block 1.



This is Block 2.



This is Block 3.


This is Block 4.

Block 5 will be posted later this month.

Jelly Roll Quilt Along

I just ordered my material for the Jelly Roll Quilt Along from The Fat Quarter Shop. I could not wait to undo the fabric and then wanted to make it a jelly roll again. That did not work. I just wanted to make pictures as I quilt along. This is my first step.

Welcome Spring

This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24.

My yard on a cloudy day.

Micah 6:8

Finding God's Will--comments and permission to use by Rachel Anne Ridge.