It's The Cheesiest

I can't say that I'm a huge fan of "boxed" macaroni and cheese, but my grandkids love the stuff!  In fact, they even prefer it over homemade macaroni and cheese!  When my oldest granddaughter first saw the yarn that I dyed for this project she immediately said that I should name the yarn "macaroni and cheese explosion" because the color matches a bowl of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese almost perfectly.  The pattern that I am using is Little Pansy Socks, but I think this particular pair will forever be known as "the macaroni and cheese socks".

Silent Sunday

The Ugly Duckling

I don't know that this ugly duckling of a quilt has turned into a swan, but it is finished and finished is certainly better than being left an orphan at the second hand shop!  There was a lot of fullness in this quilt top due to all of the different kinds of fabrics used (including knits), so I used a higher loft batting than what I normally use to help compensate and I think it turned out just fine.  There's no doubt in my mind that I'll be able to find someone who will love this quilt ugly or not!

Keep Calm & Sew On

Northeastern Pennsylvania has been hit with yet another snowstorm.  10 inches of snow fell with this storm, covering all of the signs of spring that have been slowly appearing over the past few days.  The one good thing about snowstorms this late in March is that the snow never lasts long, so I will just keep calm and sew on while I wait for the sun and spring to return.

One More Block

Beth of Love Laugh Quilt asked for help in making quilt blocks so she can make a quilt to send to Japan for those impacted by the recent earthquake and tsunami.  As long as I had the scrap basket out to make the Just One Star block, I thought I might as well make a block for Beth's project at the same time.  I'm not sure if Beth is still seeking block donations at this time, so if you are interested in helping with this project, you may want to contact her before making a block to send.  Another way to help would be to get together with a few quilty friends and make a quilt to send to the relief effort in Japan through Quilters Newsletter.  They are working in conjunction with Patchwork Tsushin to collect quilts of any size to be distributed to those in need.  The mailing address and other important details can be found at www.quiltersnewsletter.com/blogs/insideqn/2011/03/18/call-for-quilts-for-japan/.

Just One Star

As the mother of a United States Marine, how could I not participate in the Just One Star project?  If you haven't heard, Moda Fabrics is putting together quilts that will be donated to injured soldiers through the Semper Fi Fund.  They are asking quilters to donate one star block to help with the enormous task of making 100 quilts before Flag Day, June 14, 2011.  Will you also donate a star block in support of the brave men and women who sacrifice so much to keep us safe and free? 

Complete details along with the block pattern and instructions can be found at http://www.unitednotions.com/LA_just_one_star.pdf

Silent Sunday

Happy National Quilting Day!

I found this quilt top (along with three others) at a local thrift shop.  Like most orphans, it (and its siblings) were so pitiful looking that they were hard to resist.  I just had to bring them home with me! Obviously this top was made straight from someone's scrap basket because it has every kind of fabric in it, from calicos to selvages!  Today, in honor of National Quilting Day, my plan is to finish this quilt.  Once it is finished, it will be donated to someone who needs a nice bright quilt! 

St. Patrick's Day

“May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer.”