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Sorry for the unplanned absence. Wednesday we got a newsletter home from our boys's school; it was being closed Thursday and Friday because 40% off the school population had the flu. No one has confirmed if it was/is H1N1 but the school was told to shut down and is currently being entirely disinfected.

So instead of going into work or spending 2 bonus days crafting, I decided to tear about our family room and paint.



Turned out to not be the smartest idea I've had. With 4 kids home and Jim trying to work, the only other TV is in his office. It was a tad chaotic lol.

And with the painting decision being almost spur of the moment, I didn't have any time to schedule some posts for you. Sorry about that!!

Now the family room is back to normal. The paint wasn't a big change but it's freshened up the room. The color is lighter than I had expected but it makes the room look so much lighter and bigger. And hopefully it will look good with some more changes coming hopefully next week ;)

I did get two cards made today. And yes, I used the penguin again. I have certainly gotten my $9 worth out of him!!



I'll show the other card later next week. It's off in the mail for now.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

snack saturday

no-bake oreo balls


Makes 30 balls

1 package Oreo cookies (350 g)
⅔ cup brick-style cream cheese, room temperature
Coating chocolate in various colours


Line two large sheet pans with parchment paper; set aside.
In a food processor or blender, process all of the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Add cream cheese and process until thoroughly mixed (there should be no white traces of cream cheese).

Chill mixture 30 minutes. Using your hands, roll into walnut-sized balls, approximately ¾-inch in diameter.
Place balls on the lined sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 45 to 60 minutes or freeze on baking sheets 30 minutes if you are planning to decorate right away.
decorating

In the top of a double boiler over hot water, melt the coating chocolate, stirring until smooth. (If you don’t have a double boiler you can improvise one by placing a glass or stainless steel bowl over a pot of simmering water.) Remove from heat.
Using a small fork or toothpicks, dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip back into the pot. Place the balls onto the parchment paper
Add decorations or sprinkles before the chocolate hardens (see sidebar). If you want to add another layer of chocolate, allow the first layer to harden first. Store balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Plan ahead
Undecorated balls can be frozen for up to one month, just remember to freeze on a sheet pan first before transfering to a freezer bag.

mischief

Cindy came over this morning to quilt.
Neither one of us were getting anything done when we started talking about this post on decorating.



We have a huge wall in the living/dining room that is wallpapered. It was wallpapered when we moved in. I pulled the wallpaper off to paint instead and discovered 1970's dark paneling. So I took the easy route and slapped up new wallpaper.

I've wanted to put drywall right up over the wallpaper and start fresh. I just had to convince Jim lol. Than Cindy and I were wondering, what type of paneling was back there?

So we looked.



Just a little bit. I figured if we looked at a small section, I could easily hide it. It's not like we use the dining room for more than folding laundry lol.

But than, the wallpaper literally just peeled off the wall. So we kept going.



We pulled all the wallpaper down when I realized, maybe we should take the chair rail down too? lol



A quick clean up. And we were hoping to sneak out for our lunch date before Jim realized what was going on.



We even moved everything back. Sure looks different. Jim and I have decided to attempt to pain the paneling. Should be entertaining. Good thing I love painting. Anyone want to come help?

wordless wednesday

wedding quilt

I love this idea. Barb had family/friends write messages to the bride and groom. Than Barb sewed it all together(using Moda Chocolat. yum yum) What a wonderful keepsake.



Quilted with Floral Meander

quilt monday

I didn't forget; it's still Monday lol!

Hot off the presses; I LOVE this owl. I saw this little guy done up Jilly's Space and I had to copy him.



And I have this picture to show you. Taken on my way to work this morning; just beautiful out with the fog

progress report

Had a great weekend! Finished off my Peace on Earth quilt. There are two spots that I'm not thrilled with the fabrics but I spent almost an hour moving the blocks around and around. Finally decided just to sew it together.

I also got something else finished but I'm saving it for Quilt Monday tomorrow. I'm just sewing down the binding and adding some button touches before it is officially DONE.

I was digging looking for batting when I discovered a forgotten about quilt pattern. Well, it's now together and just waiting a few more quilting touches and it's another finish. I didn't get started on the sock monkey quilt but I'm okay with that. I haven't gotten this much done in a weekend in a long time!

Hope you had a fabulous weekend as well!

starts and finishes

Today is a lovely raining day here. It's not even noon and I have dinner cooked for tonight and most of my Saturday chores done. I am planning on spending the rest of the day enjoying my sewing room.

I'm hoping to finish up this Peace on Earth table quilt today. Blocks are finished; just need to piece the top and it's done.



I have this little something waiting to be quilted. Totally stressing about freehanding it on my domestic machine. What I am saying-I would be way more stressed about freehanding it on my quilting machine lol.



If I get both of those finished, I have an idea of what to do with these for an very quickly upcoming baby shower.



And what is even more exciting, I finally got some fabric to do a not so secret project. I only have 33 days to finish ;)



Will be back later to report my progress! Enjoy your Saturday