To-Do Tuesday #113

Good Morning! I'm joining Linda at Texas Quilt Gal for To-Do-Tuesday!

Nov 1 to Nov 7. The 1st through the 3rd, I was attending a retreat! So my list looked like this!


1. Get caught up on all the QOV clues! ❌

All the parts, except sashing, were ready! I only got these block together! But lots of great friendships were renewed and some new ones made! It was a very enjoyable time!


2. Work on the scrappy stars table runner with I Believe in Angels charm pack.✅




The table runner was assembled, a backing was chosen. Binding was constructed and all layers were spray basted.  Actual quilting was started but no photo. 




3. Keep Slow Stitching ✅

There was some slow “un-stitching”. I miscounted and my pumpkins were out of alignment! Ugh! All are back on track, but I’ve lost a magnet from one of my needle minders! I have more magnets, but it upsets me!

Next week:

1. Sew more red and white stars! 

2. Quilt Angels table runner 

3. Do some stitching on Christmastime Mystery. 

4. Check out the Amy Chappell’s Passport to Quilting Holiday Edition on Instagram. 

 It’s Election Day, we voted early and will get our Flu shots today! Appointments for Covid boosters are also made!

Just a thought!

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy!  And Hopeful! 

November 2022. One Monthly Goal

I won this charm pack back in September from Linda at Texas Quilt Gal. My post about it is here. 

My goal for November is to  get it quilted by the time we leave for Holidays in California. Then I will  take it with me in the car and have it bound by the end of November

The fabric is I Believe in Angels by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda!  I like the aquas and the paler greens

Florals, checks, polka dots and snowmen angels, candy canes and bells, oh my!! What's not to like?

The pattern is Little Charmers II called Scrappy Stars.....not very original but it describes it well!

Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal November Link-up

I'm linking up with Patty at Elm Street Quilts. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy!

I like Thursday ~~ pumpkin recipes

My I Like Thursday post is late this week. I’m attending a 3 day retreat. It's local and we sleep at home, and I go home to fix supper also! ( Some of the women stay til the library closed at 9 pm. )

We have a bit of snow this morning. Always the first few snows are iffy in the driving arena. Everyone has to remember to slow down a bit, don’t try to brake in a hurry, etc! There will be fender benders! 

My holiday cacti are blooming 

This one has pointy leaves and pointy petals. I believe that makes it a Thanksgiving Cactus.

This one has different leaves and pink rounder petals. I think it is classified as a Christmas Cactus.  I guess it does depend on who you ask or what you read. But no argument, they are beautiful!!

I started cutting into the “ I Believe in Angels chart pack that I won from Texas Quilt Girl!  And some assembly happened at our retreat. 

And now that I am home from retreat, here is the table topper,  I will look in my stash for an appropriate backing fabric and find a long thin piece of batting and will get it quilted soon. 

Another like is finally a win in three tries this morning. Actually about 2:15 am when I couldn't sleep. My second word gave me the biggest clue!!

LeeAnna’s prompt this week is pumpkin recipes. I have a favorite. I tried this several holiday seasons ago. Our eldest granddaughter is dairy intolerant and also maintains a gluten-free diet. So I substitute GF flour blend and vegan butter. Also using 3/4 cup of almond milk reduced down to about 1/2 in place of the evaporated milk. I have had success in just using 1/4 cup of almond milk ( not reducing). Some of you are better chefs than I am, but it has worked for me.  

If you can't decipher my "chicken scratches", just ask via email. jdyblr6107 "at" gmail "dot" com

I hoping to gather some other good pumpkin recipes by reading all the posts of the I LIKE THURSDAY participants. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy!

April OMG 2021

 

My goal for April 2021 is to cut, sew and finish a table covering in mostly bright and light blue. I have chosen a pattern that uses mini charms or 2.5” squares! 

It's Mini Charmers I by Heather Mulder Peterson for Anka's Treasurers. I chose the middle one, called Woven Squares.  

I've pulled some fabrics. 

Mostly from a Mini Charm pack called Lazy Days. I'll supplement with some 2 1/2" squares from my stash. 

 I'm linking up with Patty at   Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal April Link-up

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy! 

ps: It's going to be a busy month. This challenge, a QAL with MMMQuilts and we've decided to sell our 5th wheel camper, so now I have to find a place for/or get rid of another houseful of bedding, kitchen things. Whew!