quilt monday

We are back from a wonderful wonderful holiday. We spent 10 days on the Oregon Coast; loved it!!

I took this quiltie with me so I could finish the binding; and give it to it's new owner for her birthday.


Another jelly roll race quilt. If you haven't done one of these yet, what are you waiting for?


quilted with Folk Heart.

sailing away

We are taking off tomorrow for holidays. Heading again from some sand, sun and surf. And maybe do a little sailing this time. I have no posts scheduled while I am gone so next time I post, I will be home.

Have a great weekend and see you in a few weeks!

wordless wednesday

slacker

That's what I've totally felt like lately. I hadn't touched my sewing machine in weeks; and that was just to make some binding. But I haven't truly been slacking right off; we've done lots of family things and I'm working a lot. We also repainted 3 rooms in the house last week. And I wonder why I haven't had a chance to sew lol.

I did spend some time on Sunday sewing. A cousin asked me to make some dresses for her two adorable little girls. I haven't sewn clothes in 14yrs and now I remember why I stopped lol. They sure turned out cute though didn't they?


There's 3 dresses; I just need to get the sleeves on the last one and mail them off to my cousin. I love the fabrics.

I also got this very very late birthday present finally finished and it was mailed off today. I do love how quick and easy these are too make.


What have you been up to lately?

snack saturday

Raspberry Swirl

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 egg yolks
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries, partially thawed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, sugar and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 5 minutes then remove from oven and allow to cool.
In medium bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed until thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Add softened cream cheese. Beginning on low speed and increasing to high, beat until smooth.
In large mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until foamy. Add 1/4 cup sugar, a little at a time, beating constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites stand in soft peaks. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the cheese mixture, then fold the lightened cheese mixture back into the remaining egg whites. finally, fold in the thawed whipped topping.
Puree raspberries in a blender or press through a sieve. Spread half of fluffy cheese filling into the cooled crust. Pour half of the raspberry puree over the filling and swirl it in with a knife. Repeat with remaining filling and raspberry puree. Freeze until firm.

card friday

wordless wednesday

quilt monday

A little runner for me made from the leftovers from this quilt.

I stitched in the ditch all the seams. They are nowhere near perfect but it was good practice for me.


And I love how it looks on my Grandma's sewing machine.