Month: February 2022
Checking in with The Super Sampler Quilt
I have just attached row 4 of . The colours are beautiful – the matching is far from perfect but, absolutely acceptable. It is a labour of love – I am also working on the new master bedroom – patching, sanding and soon to be painting. As I join the squares together, I am squaring
February Socks…
Another month, another two pairs of socks. I made the larger, purple ones for some lucky man and Charles made the yellow ones….these are women’s socks. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/design-your-own-toe-up-socks
Friday Night Charcuterie
Date Stuffed with Almonds and Goat Cheese and Wrapped in ProscuittoBaked Saffron Lobster Dip 24 large Medjool Dates5-6 ounces of goat cheese24 almonds12 pieces of proscuitto Open the dates, take out the pit and remove the stem on the end. Put an almond inside, fill with goat cheese. Wrap the date in 1/2 piece of
Charles’ Colorado Brussel Sprouts
Several years ago, Charles was on a business trip to Colorado doing a series of videos for Craftsy. He had this dish several times while he was there – being celiac, he can’t easily eat in a restaurant. This dish was made for him at a restaurant while he was on his trip and the
Valentine Garland – Fast and Easy
I have created this garland several times – it uses up scraps and it is very easy. It is a really fun gift that is “all heart”. I have attached the DIY Valentine Garland pattern: https://craftsbyamanda.com/heart-garland/ I have a couple of tip. #1: I save old foam pillows and use them as the stuffing. It
The Super Size Sampler Quilt
The time has come! All the blocks are sewn – log cabin and sampler blocks and the design has been photographed and I have begun to sew it together. This will be quilted on a long arm quilting machine by someone else – paid for because it would not be possible to machine quilt something
Day 3 – My Quilting Group and the Wanderer’s Wife – What size IS a finished block?
We spent the first part of today making a plan – do we work our way through the book, block by block or do we create the quilt one section at a time? Do we care if all of our finished blocks are the same size (I still can’t manage to make mine the same
Cauliflower, Zucchini and Chickpea Biryani
Comfort food for a cold, winter night – easy and delicious and can be easily converted to vegetarian or even vegan – just substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and definitely gluten free. Biryani is a rice-based dish that is popular in India and its surrounding countries. It typically consists of meat, fish or poultry,
My Quilting Group and The Wanderer’s Wife and the Tale of the 1/4″ Seam
Our journey of Block 1 continues with assembling all the blocks. How do two blocks that were cut exactly the same come out totally different sizes? Quilting is full of surprises and the phrase “make it work”. Heather’s block measured exactly 9″ when it was completed – my block measured exactly 10″ – both blocks
The Year of the Sock – January/February
With January’s socks complete, we are (or at least I) am starting on February’s. I haven’t seen Charles start on his – but, he is much faster at knitting socks. Here is the pattern:https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/design-your-own-toe-up-socks
Quilt Social Quilt-a-long Block 10
I have completed my quilt but, I wanted to continue to share this journey with you through the videos and blog that are posted at https://quiltsocial.com/ You can find my latest at: https://quiltsocial.com/spectrum-qal-block-10-with-pam-voth-delightful-collection-by-riley-blake/ The video has been posted incorrectly by Quilt Social but, the write up is for Block 10.
Reading List – January 2022
One for the Blackbird, One for the CrowA “life on the prairies” story from the 1800’s with a shocking beginning and a happy ending. – Olivia Hawker The MaidA modern day mystery with some unique characters. – Nita Prose The Perfect Horse: The Daring Rescue of Horses Kidnapped by HitlerIt is a WWII story with