My creation

My creation, a photo by drucillasstitches on Flickr.

Sewing Creations 2011

Sprocket Pillow

 Loving this bright and colorful pillow I made a few weeks ago. Just getting

around to getting it stuffed and finished today.

Sprocket Pillow

The Pattern can be found at 

Allison's Blog

Cluck Cluck Sew

Allison's blog has been an inspiration


for me since I first started blogging and quilting.


She has some wonderful tutorials listed


on her blog and you can purchase her


quilt patterns also.

 

Catching Up

 The past few days I have been catching up on sewing my blocks for the Blogger's Block of the Month. It's so much fun watching the color combinations come to life when the block is fully assembled and sewn together. I'm pretty excited....can you tell it's been a while since I've been able to sew for fun!! 

If you would like to join in it's not too late. Block number four is posted by Pat Sloan and it's fun and easy to make. I'm working on the second one for this block. For directions for the first three blocks and an overview you can visit Jackie at Canton Village Quiltworks here.

 Here is Block Design #4 

You can find directions on Pat Sloan's blog here.

She also has some great posts about here UFO's. Wow, and I thought I had a lot of unfinished projects. She will be blogging in January on how to get a handle on those....can't wait to get some help here!!
 

 Here is Block #2 - Designer Vicki Wesh

from Field Trips in Fiber blog

Pretty excited that I made two from this design. My goal is to make 

two from each one. 

I love how the colors jump out.

Here is Block #1- Designer Sherri at A Quilting Life
You can find the directions for this block here.



During Christmas I had so many things to do 
I got behind so
Block #3 is in the works and I hope to have it 
finished soon.

Thank you Jackie for hosting this great BOM!!!

New fabric

 Love this new fabric I purchased last week 

at one of my favorite quilt shops, 

Tennessee Quilts, in Jonesborogh, TN.

On the left is a stocking I'm in the process of making for next year.

Don't you love the old fashioned Santa material. 

Enjoyed  shopping today with my girls, mother, sister, 

and nephews at the mall. Lots of good sales.

 

Merry Christmas

 Last January I began babysitting 

for my daughter's best friend's little girl. 

She has been such a blessing in our lives

and needless to say, our lives have changed since her arrival.

More time changing diapers, feeding, playing, rocking, etc.

and a little less time for sewing or quilting. 

We have been enjoying God's treasures in this 

sweet little life God has given us for a short time.

I am looking forward to more quilting this coming year!

I'm still encouraged by all the wonderful inspiration

I find through my blog friends. 

Quilt inspiration and also Spiritual Encouragement!!

Thank you all!

Wishing all my friends

a very

Merry Christmas!

God Bless You! 

 My mother-in-law's Christmas gift finished! 

Up close...fabrics are beautiful!

 Left to right: my daughter's best friend, DD#2, sweet pea, DD#1, and her boyfriend

Me with sweet pea

Looking forward

 Praising God for a Blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends! Fellowship with family as we ate, laughed, and enjoyed being together.

Looking forward to celebrating Christmas as we join Ann at A Holy Experience in An Advent Celebration.

Thank you Ann for this gift of the Jesse Tree Journey.

Enjoyed sewing today and organizing my sewing room, making Christmas To-Do list, and finishing the borders for a quilt for a Christmas gift.

 

Potato Soup

We found a recipe for the most 

yummy potato soup ever!

Amazingly, it's so easy! 

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Potato Soup

8-10 med. size potatoes, or enough to fill your crockpot

1 onion

3 to 4 cans chicken broth

Nature's Seasoning

Cream cheese

Garnish: Cheese and bacon bits

1. Peel your potatoes and dice into small pieces.

2. Toss into crock pot with 3 cans chicken broth and add water to cover potatoes

3. Cut onion and add to pot

4. Sprinkle a couple tablespoons of Nature's Seasonings or seasoning of your choice

5. Cook on high all day, at lease 4-5 hours.

6. Add cream cheese cut into little pieces and mix well.

We made this around 10 a.m. and left the house all day.
When we returned the potatoes were cooked.

At this point I transfered the potatoes to a large 

pot on my stove and bringing to a boil I added cornstarch water (3-4 tablespoons cornstarch to 4-5 ounces water, stir with fork until smooth)
until thickened.
Turn down on med low and simmer until

cream cheese is melted completely.

Add garnish: cheese and bacon bits

This makes a large pot. We enjoyed leftovers 

for lunch the next day and also had enough to take grandma and grandpa.

Super Yummy!!

Source: Pinterest

I'm still learning how to use Pinterest but it's amazing.

Thanks to Jodi at  Pleasant Home for the tutorial on her blog!