Another Zip Bag

When Miss Two came to visit last week, first thing on her "to do" list was to make a zip bag like the one her older sister made...only different.  I have a feeling that I'll probably be making at least three more zip bags, so that all of the grandgirls have one.  I wonder if the lil' cowboy would want a zip bag to keep his treasures in too?  I better stock up on zippers!

Makeup Bag

My oldest granddaughter stopped by the other day and asked if I could make her a new makeup bag.  I told her that I could, but suggested that I could help her make her own bag if she wanted, so we headed off to the sewing room.  She really wanted to use turquoise fabric, but the best I could come up with was a few scraps.  Then I remembered what I learned from Pat Sloan a few weeks ago and we put those scraps together to make a striped turquoise and green fabric.  We ended up with just enough for a fun new makeup bag that matches her favorite color nail polish perfectly!

Silent Sunday

Summer Camp

Online Summer Camp with Gyleen Fitzgerald wrapped up last week and my "When Lightning Strikes" quilt top is all finished!  Now to find the perfect backing and get it quilted!

#1975

Remember the charm pack dated 1975 that was given to me a few months ago?  I did the unthinkable and used 40 year old cotton/poly fabrics to make a modern quilt!  I'm proud to say that a panel of jurors all agreed that it is indeed a modern quilt in spite of the age of the fabrics and #1975 has been accepted into the Modern Quilt exhibit at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center scheduled for September 6-27.  If you are in the area this September, be sure to stop in and see the exhibit!

Rhuberry Freezer Jam

A friend gave me some rhubarb the other day, but it wasn't quite enough to make more Rhubarb Strawberry Jam, so I decided to do a little experimenting with the original recipe.  The result was an amazing jam!

Rhuberry Freezer Jam

2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
2 cups blueberries

3 cups white sugar

1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O

Directions

In a large saucepan, stir together the rhubarb, blueberries and sugar. Cover, and let stand 3-8 hours (long enough to bring out the juices so they start to dissolve the sugar).  Bring the rhubarb, blueberries and sugar to a boil over medium heat. Boil, stirring constantly, for 12 minutes on low heat. Remove from heat, and stir in dry gelatin mix. Transfer to jars, cool, and place in the freezer.

Silent Sunday

Red, White, and True?

It's turning out that my Red, White, and True quilt isn't all that true, because I took some liberties with the layout.  After the rows were sewn together I flipped one row end for end and moved it to the right to see what it would look like.  I liked the look, so decided to sew it!  (Hopefully not following the pattern exactly won't count against me.)

Christmas In July?

Is it Christmas in July?  Not really.  The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild decided that our next raffle quilt will be a Christmas Stars quilt and I volunteered to piece a few blocks for the project.  I'm hoping that I'll win the quilt once it's finished because I don't have a Christmas quilt.  If I don't win, I may have to make myself one!  The free pattern and tutorial can be found at quiltingonmainstreet.blogspot.com.