quilt monday

Feels like forever since I've done a quilt monday post :)

This was my last finish for 2012 and I didn't think I would have time to get it finished before Christmas. I was  bored of the Christmas quilt I had on our kitchen table and wanted something new. And something quick!

quilted with Mini Starflower

I love the funness of these fabrics. And how about the fun fabric on the backing?

And because I can't count, I ended up with 1 less block than I needed to make another row of the quilt so I finished up as a little runner.

The quilting pattern was quick and easy. And I think a perfect match for the fabrics.

Christmas Cards

I've posted a few Christmas cards that I made for 2012 so here are the last few.

This first one I made at a Christmas card class. I love this stamp set; I bought it just after this class and can't wait to use it next year. I'll admit, I am not thrilled with this card; I think the ink is too dull. Maybe we should have embossed it? 

Once I finished all my cards; I discovered that I was short some. So I copied one of my favorite cards from 2011.

And that was when Jim informed me that he needed cards for work and I made these.

Those cards are still sitting on his desk :p

2013

A quick thank you to everyone who has emailed etc checking in on me. I am actually doing really well; I was never actually sick which is good news! I saw the doctor yesterday and am going in for a few more tests; so far they don't know what happened. What we do know is all good news, now it's just a matter of solving what happened in hopes that it never happens again.

So, 2013 eh? It's hard to believe that the first week of this year is almost over. I got some sewing in on New Years Day and have my first finish for 2013.

Dear MrClaus

The original plan was to take this layer cake and make some table runners for last minute Christmas gifts. But since that didn't happen, I just had to make something for myself. This turned out to be a good size, 62x74; perfect for snuggling on the couch.

I snuck down to Joann's  and picked up this cute flannel for the backing.

Now that this is finished, I can focus on the Scrappy Trip Along. Search the hashtag #scrappytripalong on Twitter or Instagram or Scrappy Trip Along on Flikr for more details.

I pulled some fabric from my stash and finally got it cut last night.

I'm already thinking I want to do another, and do that one with truly just scrap fabrics. Join in the fun!

today

Is a great day. A really, really great day.

Why?

This has been my view since Christmas Day.

I got rushed into the ER just before mom pulled the turkey dinner out of the oven.

This morning they sent me home. And I now get to enjoy a better view.

Ps: posting from my phone so no idea if the pics will be in the right order. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to tell which view is better.

Merry Christmas

Was going to do a lovely Christmas post today but things change. Like having your hot water tank blow the day before Christmas. The good news? Plumbers are still working today so we don't have to pay extra. And we get to put a bigger tank in.

Have a wonderful, blessed Christmas. I know we will.

snack saturday

Cranberry Bliss Bars

cake: 
1 cup softened butter
1 1/4cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2tsp vanilla
1 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1  1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup diced dried cranberries
6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
preheat oven to 350
beat butter and sugar until smooth, add eggs and vanilla
gradually mix in ginger, salt, flour
mix in cranberries and white chocolate
pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. let cool

frosting:
4 ounces softened cream cheese(half a block)
3 cups icing sugar
4 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4cup diced dried cranberries
combine the cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla and icing sugar. beat until smooth
once cake is cool, spread onto cake
sprinkle with cranberries

drizzle:
1/2cup icing sugar
1 tbsp milk
2 tsp vegetable shortening
whisk together and drizzle over cake

once cake has fully cooled, cut into squares or the traditional Starbucks triangles.

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