tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71431057942113422272024-03-12T21:13:41.406-07:00The Olde Stone HouseRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-37834838694827343902012-05-02T18:23:00.000-07:002012-05-02T18:23:53.146-07:00New Soap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is my latest soap. It's my first swirl attempt. I found the technique on You Tube and decided to try it. <br />
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There of course were some problems with streaking but I like it anyway. The fragrance oil is Yuzu which is a fruity floral. It's light and really nice. <br />
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I am having so much fun with the whole process. It stretches my creativity.<br />
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RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-52681115788924509392012-04-03T10:00:00.005-07:002012-04-03T10:06:31.383-07:00Cherry BlossomIsn't this a cheery color?? The scent is Cherry Blossom. This was my first attempt at a 2 color pour. I was very pleased with how it came out. It feels like I am progressing in knowledge as I go. After it has cured for 2 weeks I will try it and see how it lathers. Then it will cure another 2-4 weeks before I can give it out to my test group and see how they evaluate it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDFMorBnYkTKF3l3K4q-se9fQToIi2IkyttBvjCqCMql-RKKFDAOSFFFOSpsJbd4MEFE3qGQCGg3IFIRDaL7F24jNT03oPQ13snlS03IcDv_zPtI9nuPj2yE4UpRl3Zh-WsQtOfckwXnfU/s1600/cherry+blossom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDFMorBnYkTKF3l3K4q-se9fQToIi2IkyttBvjCqCMql-RKKFDAOSFFFOSpsJbd4MEFE3qGQCGg3IFIRDaL7F24jNT03oPQ13snlS03IcDv_zPtI9nuPj2yE4UpRl3Zh-WsQtOfckwXnfU/s320/cherry+blossom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727221552637745074" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnA78NUC0QpYmq3EGXuFjzedgf_aFKtVD2KKBW-PVNy25NYhPk08WoaHe2G70waDlpGRSQYiUGqtTyJEyMKGFy7mNQ7xfnWuTuP3kr_psm2ymjjnA2g6mpC6Y9sL_2vHHdNtfKW9xUTCSk/s1600/cherry+blossom+cut.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnA78NUC0QpYmq3EGXuFjzedgf_aFKtVD2KKBW-PVNy25NYhPk08WoaHe2G70waDlpGRSQYiUGqtTyJEyMKGFy7mNQ7xfnWuTuP3kr_psm2ymjjnA2g6mpC6Y9sL_2vHHdNtfKW9xUTCSk/s320/cherry+blossom+cut.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727221661897559170" /></a><br />Now it's outside to weed. Can't believe how much I have to do already.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-8549350301548863552012-04-01T17:35:00.006-07:002012-04-01T17:43:47.547-07:00More soapSeems like every time I have some "free" time I am trying out a new soap recipe. My friends and family will be the cleanest group around. <br /><br />This one smells wonderful. It is colored with Neon yellow and fragranced with Pearberry. The color is super fun and the fragrance is light. It was a great pairing. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ogSAA8R3DE1V0LV38kYQUi5wUFoKFQqZC-AFDv_jCd6RsqYHrfYlN9dXPSd-N6Qu06vrFalVqYqZjCAkWAIJKOkvL5oYtpZyI3TcyIdIwe2_mSdCYC96ue_ooiLE_uqs-NV_S50fTEIS/s1600/lemon+sherbet+pearberry+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ogSAA8R3DE1V0LV38kYQUi5wUFoKFQqZC-AFDv_jCd6RsqYHrfYlN9dXPSd-N6Qu06vrFalVqYqZjCAkWAIJKOkvL5oYtpZyI3TcyIdIwe2_mSdCYC96ue_ooiLE_uqs-NV_S50fTEIS/s320/lemon+sherbet+pearberry+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726596271114995506" /></a><br />This next one started out as a Pepto Bismol pink but as the soap cures it is becoming a nicer shade of pink. can't wait to try this one.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3uDbzO2V_9GW6XXZZy0_pFdfPs1BcmFNVKDLhZxf2oivYeUMiQZRMYbCJb60jUB6PuxrspLNY9URybrseI94EUPqEPTyBBS4kMJUCnUG_D4kc8qhIzbOQoOqF4zxWGYwu62OdKIW_vBE/s1600/almond+oil+cut.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3uDbzO2V_9GW6XXZZy0_pFdfPs1BcmFNVKDLhZxf2oivYeUMiQZRMYbCJb60jUB6PuxrspLNY9URybrseI94EUPqEPTyBBS4kMJUCnUG_D4kc8qhIzbOQoOqF4zxWGYwu62OdKIW_vBE/s320/almond+oil+cut.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726596739771715698" /></a><br /><br />I can't wait for my new shipment of fragrances. I'm going to try a honey oatmeal and a coffee soap next.<br /><br />Happy crafting<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-42009052352800823002012-03-16T16:26:00.008-07:002012-03-16T16:51:22.359-07:00SoapingIt's been awhile but this new obsession is taking over. <br />Batch # 2 This batch is a plain batch with some Bamboo fragrance. It was a free sample from Brambleberry. My supplier... Soap supplies.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopx21m5jHTY5ERn26deW6102XjYMxlWQ4VZfqn4LTDZB70BVfNFdomU0s1G_7DHn-cdCum_iX3TBrVtSyxTR480qd1DmAGAoMk9GIYOcLrVeTmLmfdi95vOS2Bye75P0GhjwVDUC8iegm/s1600/christmas+016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopx21m5jHTY5ERn26deW6102XjYMxlWQ4VZfqn4LTDZB70BVfNFdomU0s1G_7DHn-cdCum_iX3TBrVtSyxTR480qd1DmAGAoMk9GIYOcLrVeTmLmfdi95vOS2Bye75P0GhjwVDUC8iegm/s320/christmas+016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720641723347160610" /></a><br /><br /><br />Did you know that Lye is used in the production of bombs and Crystal meth?? Neither did I till I started making soap. Making soap is a chemical reaction too. But what fun I'm having. The possible combinations are endless.<br /><br />Batch #3 is an all Olive Oil soap. It's called Castile soap. It's supposed to be the best soap for you.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4FGdz6Rx973LDoBJH91nuA0gF63GRgwZz8VXuTbElHtaMONHYPSv5RhraYW2GDYafIUH-z52DAPswJ4o5Q9hq8AfUTqjy6mSVVR3YVcnTSfv4h3eXGPiBPnKMqKkBYftVgFSsYL47HuOk/s1600/castile+soap+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4FGdz6Rx973LDoBJH91nuA0gF63GRgwZz8VXuTbElHtaMONHYPSv5RhraYW2GDYafIUH-z52DAPswJ4o5Q9hq8AfUTqjy6mSVVR3YVcnTSfv4h3eXGPiBPnKMqKkBYftVgFSsYL47HuOk/s320/castile+soap+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720643378960925170" /></a><br /><br />The only problem with it is it has to cure for 3-6 months before you can use it. Can't wait to try it.<br /><br />Batch #4 is my favorite so far.<br />I used a red palm oil to get the color and the addition of canned pumpkin and pumpkin spice fragrance oil makes this a bar good enough to eat.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVpJPC2MuFFtYaYZN4N1hjTJ72aHxnYm00aM35ZNi9vKfrmUcOZyHAv332B5wuhGWGH83YFY8gDi8QoIxCXD1wPr4CTCBeHDpNZquTzy6duD2EOMfKINukk_xhTqTKOSImUfEq6W4QInM/s1600/gel+stage+pumpkin+spice.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVpJPC2MuFFtYaYZN4N1hjTJ72aHxnYm00aM35ZNi9vKfrmUcOZyHAv332B5wuhGWGH83YFY8gDi8QoIxCXD1wPr4CTCBeHDpNZquTzy6duD2EOMfKINukk_xhTqTKOSImUfEq6W4QInM/s320/gel+stage+pumpkin+spice.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720644339432502370" /></a><br />This is it going through "Gel Phase" which is a step in soap making. Love my new loaf molds.<br /><br />This is it all cut up for curing. Seriously doesn't it look like pumpkin custard except in block form. Wish you could smell it. It smells just like pumpkin pie.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisT-q9inh5lO4I81uEYx6Yp0Mh_85RYFBZFVFHG4EsWHIK3p0mVHDx2NUNqwXq34dW9cyrW1zJXqTHN-e1vuaZ-UCYKBpaaBi-gREitMeb-xxjIue6FkwY43ndeteXi1Ax79tEwRhUZBvF/s1600/pumpkin+spice+cut.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisT-q9inh5lO4I81uEYx6Yp0Mh_85RYFBZFVFHG4EsWHIK3p0mVHDx2NUNqwXq34dW9cyrW1zJXqTHN-e1vuaZ-UCYKBpaaBi-gREitMeb-xxjIue6FkwY43ndeteXi1Ax79tEwRhUZBvF/s320/pumpkin+spice+cut.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720644775459038434" /></a><br /><br />The "curing" area.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmtr3ygpQDtQidLjK_rEjJeyOT6Yg7NG-DBprVWR1heWGj284u4ultqh-5qERqP8v6LWTk-pJx0hfxT26nFcDdOCcxlXd0fsUmDJdvy5VXT7eifGQfGCgL0vzPVvnJsnDAvARHra7xgF8/s1600/first+batches.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmtr3ygpQDtQidLjK_rEjJeyOT6Yg7NG-DBprVWR1heWGj284u4ultqh-5qERqP8v6LWTk-pJx0hfxT26nFcDdOCcxlXd0fsUmDJdvy5VXT7eifGQfGCgL0vzPVvnJsnDAvARHra7xgF8/s320/first+batches.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720645961539743298" /></a><br /><br />My family will be the cleanest is the county.<br />Happy Weekend.<br /><br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-1247963062922700512012-02-26T04:00:00.003-08:002012-02-26T04:00:09.717-08:00Pinterest ProjectsOk.... Like I need another source of projects. But have you seen Pinterest?? Of course I have several boards and will be starting more I know.<br />One of the projects in my file there was a cover for my Composition books. You know the kind with the black and white covers.<br />I have one for Quilting 2012, Soap making 2012 and Wool. But I needed to appeal to my aesthetic side. They, to me, were unsightly with their cardboard covers.<br /><br />So......... I found several tutorials on Pinterest and combined them for my covers.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgseMPMfpsSN9fJJ2nqlKlEGjjFHKqoJXdeRAzTclvn4L2DjtYl7sGNGtRWbs18yJ8NkqiiacOjPZt0bnSvbYpcz0jCAU9YIOOHQlfLSwqN245SjBx50Hqu59eRiYTJ6j3GXqUN6Q1jEbIy/s1600/pinterest+tutorials+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713218300802514802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgseMPMfpsSN9fJJ2nqlKlEGjjFHKqoJXdeRAzTclvn4L2DjtYl7sGNGtRWbs18yJ8NkqiiacOjPZt0bnSvbYpcz0jCAU9YIOOHQlfLSwqN245SjBx50Hqu59eRiYTJ6j3GXqUN6Q1jEbIy/s320/pinterest+tutorials+003.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYPWqL7mQqmWd4y7D4-rQsMEuzClsdcNfdWC6KVgHYf11A9qXEjMODQu3WeFUsx0rBn0-eLAGPkHZrLNUIZ04trvWr5EqDG9uaU2Xayq2Te-6Rl47gsJwrB9XuEtdxTyLypCPwVKJklHB/s1600/pinterest+tutorials+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713218736751383378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYPWqL7mQqmWd4y7D4-rQsMEuzClsdcNfdWC6KVgHYf11A9qXEjMODQu3WeFUsx0rBn0-eLAGPkHZrLNUIZ04trvWr5EqDG9uaU2Xayq2Te-6Rl47gsJwrB9XuEtdxTyLypCPwVKJklHB/s320/pinterest+tutorials+004.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Couple things I like about them. One I can leave them on my shelf and they don't stand out as a modern book. Two they have a built in book mark and Three the flaps on the front and back are handy for storing papers that I write notes on until I can transfer them to the pages.<br />In my next ones I'm going to try and put in an envelope of some sort and a pen holder??? That may be too much for the book but we'll see.<br /><br />The tutorials are found here on <a href="http://pinterest.com/oldestonehouse/sewing/">Pinterest</a><br /><br />Enjoy!!<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-65626774256848983942012-02-26T04:00:00.001-08:002012-02-26T04:00:03.942-08:00Soap-Another ObsessionHappy Sunday to you all. As I was researching the laundry soap recipe I found lots of articles on making regular bar soap. I was intrigued with the whole process. So began another obsession for me. I began reading everything I could get my hands on about making soap. At present count I believe I've read 9 books. Anything the library had I requested. (The librarian is starting to look at me kinda funny.)It was amazing to me how many You Tube videos I found too. I lost count of how many of those I watched.<br />The ingredients are pretty accessible-just oils mostly form the grocery store. but one thing kept me from jumping in LYE. Yep the ingredient that kept me stymied was the thing that makes soap soap. It reacts with the oils in a chemical reaction that manufactures soap. Ok I know what you're thinking. Why put that in your soap. It's in all soap. We just aren't seeing the word lye. They use it's chemical name. Sodium Hydroxide. But I digress. So I pulled up my big girl pants and went looking for Lye. Did you know you can make crystal meth and a bomb with Lye?? I didn't... but I do now. <br />You should have seen the looks on people's faces when I asked if they carried it. You know that MasterCard commercial PRICELESS. <br />Nough said.<br />In the end I sent for a beginners kit. Bought all the utensils and waited for the arrival of my ingredients.<br /><br />Here's my first attempt at soap making. It has a Cranberry Fig fragrance. It's not the prettiest soap I've ever seen but for my first attempt I'm pleased. It went through all the chemical processes it was supposed to. It sat for 24hours and then I could cut it. I didn't like the long skinny bars so I switched to more of a rectangular shape.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfoH_J0BcldrpuntuZxtnPnDTphNEBWz-3OGcrgXhz_bA9ne1KLDY68oZYZKkbPl1gokK9CqRSXHW1AKtbVLoD4Y-e-tJ8K8O75-RQiMc2aSluE3GZyYRtSuJPhiQX_ZJH_wCTrc6tpNmB/s1600/1st+ever+batch+of+soap.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 206px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713213561097274226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfoH_J0BcldrpuntuZxtnPnDTphNEBWz-3OGcrgXhz_bA9ne1KLDY68oZYZKkbPl1gokK9CqRSXHW1AKtbVLoD4Y-e-tJ8K8O75-RQiMc2aSluE3GZyYRtSuJPhiQX_ZJH_wCTrc6tpNmB/s320/1st+ever+batch+of+soap.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /> Here is a close up of a cut bar.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wBHf3OK8Ma-svdSjEHDXD6DYgooJnFXv8qhnFiO0FXRcGTXo_ilWDs6Va84TQsymh-QRYq1VJjygdRLwAosm6y6A9KFSDtQCTy1F3MLdK4SVYaq_9RrrH1jnjvBfk484NL6Xb21vbK0D/s1600/1st+ever+batch+of+soap-single+bar.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713213763596797842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wBHf3OK8Ma-svdSjEHDXD6DYgooJnFXv8qhnFiO0FXRcGTXo_ilWDs6Va84TQsymh-QRYq1VJjygdRLwAosm6y6A9KFSDtQCTy1F3MLdK4SVYaq_9RrrH1jnjvBfk484NL6Xb21vbK0D/s320/1st+ever+batch+of+soap-single+bar.JPG" /></a><br /> Now it has to cure for 4-6 weeks before I can use it.<br />I have so many pretty bars pinned on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/oldestonehouse/soap/">Pinterest board </a>that I can't wait to try more. I'm thinking as I make more and get into it more I'll do Soapy Sunday posts. <br />I have been bitten by the bug.<br />The possibilities are endless.<br />I'll have the cleanest family on the block.<br />There's so many oils and fragrances as well as other natural ingredients that I can't wait to start more types. I'm thinking Honey Oatmeal, Goats milk and Honey, Pumpkin Spice. The ideas are endless. <br /><br />Enjoy your day.<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-28763857264802252572012-02-17T04:00:00.000-08:002012-02-17T04:00:07.759-08:00Cinnamon jellyThis is the best jelly ever. It is really easy to make and looks fabulous when it's done. It's a great gift for anyone.<br /><br />The ingredients<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSDsYSNxA7I2ROw1d4vdVRrq66r94CUtq_FJXRoM5K0FiS70wq6pewQbDBG1uKTkvOWkA-RKDiIQB4IIRaB7FygXGTXvPzhEVKvYC-FBcjPaZOmZcbTkXtfDn416SKWQYWzopkQbnxQVK/s1600/2012+005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSDsYSNxA7I2ROw1d4vdVRrq66r94CUtq_FJXRoM5K0FiS70wq6pewQbDBG1uKTkvOWkA-RKDiIQB4IIRaB7FygXGTXvPzhEVKvYC-FBcjPaZOmZcbTkXtfDn416SKWQYWzopkQbnxQVK/s320/2012+005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709894194336606194" /></a><br /><br />The process begins (the white is the cheesecloth filled with spices)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgXvTC-wNZW-OhJwKRVkmhQTKLcGwuflhPdgEqeJ_pAA4Mgpzx9CT331t9m3w2yk1zasZhdvNv9MAhdbscqZYEp6BIithk_JcvaJK-ocHIzbbZYaUtOcceZY5pc_MzG4fzr__XFrCBSoM/s1600/2012+002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgXvTC-wNZW-OhJwKRVkmhQTKLcGwuflhPdgEqeJ_pAA4Mgpzx9CT331t9m3w2yk1zasZhdvNv9MAhdbscqZYEp6BIithk_JcvaJK-ocHIzbbZYaUtOcceZY5pc_MzG4fzr__XFrCBSoM/s320/2012+002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709894666190653074" /></a><br /><br />This is the finished jelly.<br />Isn't it pretty.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_kyvTD1pl9wd6Lpkm_OXZqiMTpH1jVJUpPgW6jPVhssmTwEworCYx9OwE4Q54QtX2IicBsfyaXwTBLYaaxgP8cyAz2VDJjtPZ6UzTsaSCWSElp44b9a4NO9HwzyIY1bHSgaq7R49kf1Q/s1600/2012+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_kyvTD1pl9wd6Lpkm_OXZqiMTpH1jVJUpPgW6jPVhssmTwEworCYx9OwE4Q54QtX2IicBsfyaXwTBLYaaxgP8cyAz2VDJjtPZ6UzTsaSCWSElp44b9a4NO9HwzyIY1bHSgaq7R49kf1Q/s320/2012+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709897244441868754" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Here's the recipe<br /><br />Christmas Berry Jelly<br /><br />2 cups apple juice<br />1/4 c lemon juice<br />1/2 c cinnamon imperials (red hots)<br />3/4 c water<br />1 tsp red food coloring<br />1/4 tsp Mace<br />1 box powered pectin<br />8 whole cloves<br />1 stick cinnamon<br />4 cups sugar<br /><br />Combine apple juice,lemon juice,red hots,water,food coloring,mace and pectin. Tie cloves and cinnamon stick in a spice bag. Add spice bag to juice mixture. Bring to a rolling boil,stirring constantly. Add sugar,stirring to dissolve. Bring to a rolling boil. Boil hard for 2 min. Remove from heat and skim foam, if necessary. Carefully ladle hot jelly into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe jar rims clean. Cap and process jelly for 5 min in a boiling water bath.<br /><br />It makes up really quickly and doesn't make a ton so it's perfect for a quick gift. I got 5 jelly jars from this recipe. <br /><br />Enjoy,<br />Rhonda<br /><br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-2708351018909558562012-02-13T04:00:00.000-08:002012-02-13T04:00:09.246-08:00Project updatesI am moving ahead on my rug hooking. It's a slow go for me. I looked at the pictures of my progress and I'm going back and change a few things.<br />I got the outline done all around what will be the actual rug.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNo5W8C_zb7qOVmI4tJDywcYC5qPsqPkJDFyMMjww23A7Ek2k2v8vsCGukrjQwkac02vPT4Yf0n83v-OmhaoVN71D6FGiQ0CKVnLhSMM70dUWIKyD-cfcgiVkYLpFI_0OfRKVDEsEIc2l/s1600/projects+011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNo5W8C_zb7qOVmI4tJDywcYC5qPsqPkJDFyMMjww23A7Ek2k2v8vsCGukrjQwkac02vPT4Yf0n83v-OmhaoVN71D6FGiQ0CKVnLhSMM70dUWIKyD-cfcgiVkYLpFI_0OfRKVDEsEIc2l/s320/projects+011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708356020198340962" /></a><br /><br />I finished another star.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMOtPBug_KICULA03XcHeWFbKNlEKw4281xJ_335Wd4mVdggqN4oV1PBxxNont06QLhVNpSxlOfdEC4jnrNrWYHU7vOtIlBCPZbYkFM2QjMzXPQ0nuCywYCSitegnBD4KipWaG0NvdYBO/s1600/projects+012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMOtPBug_KICULA03XcHeWFbKNlEKw4281xJ_335Wd4mVdggqN4oV1PBxxNont06QLhVNpSxlOfdEC4jnrNrWYHU7vOtIlBCPZbYkFM2QjMzXPQ0nuCywYCSitegnBD4KipWaG0NvdYBO/s320/projects+012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708356596755749570" /></a><br /><br />But the two blues in the stars aren't working for me. So that will get pulled out and redone. It's amazing what a camrea shot shows. I use it in quilting as well to see what I want something to look like.<br /><br />I finished my short term baby quilt. Well, finished the top anyways. Will quilt it later.<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3G7CyGy5UvzozCsxngDm03I_Vmr4no6HLTLw2WHYRjv1u7ZagkuuBy-aFhum6-4s4xgY9GlGCPrxM0k1Y6Qbgv1ftVrCvfvPyyGVyNPUg9v6cyJItIGV_ADYe0Z-C7Q0DFIBnNKoZ0FEP/s1600/2012+013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3G7CyGy5UvzozCsxngDm03I_Vmr4no6HLTLw2WHYRjv1u7ZagkuuBy-aFhum6-4s4xgY9GlGCPrxM0k1Y6Qbgv1ftVrCvfvPyyGVyNPUg9v6cyJItIGV_ADYe0Z-C7Q0DFIBnNKoZ0FEP/s320/2012+013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708391853885492850" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Finished a table runner made from antique blocks. I love the prints from the late<br />1800's. I added the reproduction borders. I felt like it deserved hand quilting. I think it looks great, <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7slPl-okNqAAaBDYQHcCeQDo1ShyphenhyphenJ9B1_cSxLk2zwG-5_7wM3qR3m5fAouMJ4a2Wt81F3WvyXfSXvN7dw46bQzXnFfH5t38nnTIILC-9_GkSVO9EIHiiPCJFlNR_KvzaKdtMkNoQAauMQ/s1600/projects+016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7slPl-okNqAAaBDYQHcCeQDo1ShyphenhyphenJ9B1_cSxLk2zwG-5_7wM3qR3m5fAouMJ4a2Wt81F3WvyXfSXvN7dw46bQzXnFfH5t38nnTIILC-9_GkSVO9EIHiiPCJFlNR_KvzaKdtMkNoQAauMQ/s320/projects+016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708389634887676002" /></a><br /><br />Happy Monday<br /><br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-53332483963093146872012-02-02T04:00:00.000-08:002012-02-02T04:00:11.676-08:00Liquid Gold.Well I spent my day off trying a new recipe. A recipe for liquid laundry soap that is. My SIL gave it to me last week and I couldn't wait to try it. It only takes 4 ingredients including the water.<br /><br />Fels Naptha Soap,Mule team Borax, and Arm and Hammer Washing soda. I found all 3 ingredients at Trader Horn. Not sure who else carries them but I'm told they are pretty easy to find.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9dh8EoX6iLHznhAjcNXXTTJ6c3fIHLHOFIfe8nOaGGLon2yxAxn-DKiPmz2fN7r99MLftixOyv72OLWLiE3WCfOZELF70yjS8CTBWb3frbmccs4UspnZxDLsdVC73NAFN2SrMIp89bxO/s1600/projects+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704323921878570882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9dh8EoX6iLHznhAjcNXXTTJ6c3fIHLHOFIfe8nOaGGLon2yxAxn-DKiPmz2fN7r99MLftixOyv72OLWLiE3WCfOZELF70yjS8CTBWb3frbmccs4UspnZxDLsdVC73NAFN2SrMIp89bxO/s320/projects+001.JPG" /></a><br />As you can see you will need a grater,measuring cups,a pot to mix in and a container to store the finished gel in. I used an old kitty litter bucket to store it in because it fits perfectly under the sink in the laundry room and has a lid.<br /><br />I wanted to show you the pan I got at the Thrift Store because I think it emulates the frugality I am starting to notice more and more.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hBFu6np48y-sp4DZdvag4uXNY4H6vpAwt6fLuCLloMCEOuKex5qUwxKnqWMm-sa4gMtxzlNIHw8fBt5ouRLfsZuSR04YcV7b6lUtmNZVmcSa3oOz0pzN2L3oOahyphenhyphenA7DTP7gtgQkdhr0a/s1600/projects+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704325054363558706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hBFu6np48y-sp4DZdvag4uXNY4H6vpAwt6fLuCLloMCEOuKex5qUwxKnqWMm-sa4gMtxzlNIHw8fBt5ouRLfsZuSR04YcV7b6lUtmNZVmcSa3oOz0pzN2L3oOahyphenhyphenA7DTP7gtgQkdhr0a/s320/projects+007.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgErTafnigXapIOZRSu1cD_QHlDX3JNRrDR9xSislKMbGMszz4jmF7AklAkpiTWM58xEEmuZqTk9JL6R2I1ykOrDyRvJsxpPPPg6OugFI_IMdoWHzC0C_uPqjoj3iw8bACQGIMOvSK7QWwM/s1600/projects+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704325123259954626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgErTafnigXapIOZRSu1cD_QHlDX3JNRrDR9xSislKMbGMszz4jmF7AklAkpiTWM58xEEmuZqTk9JL6R2I1ykOrDyRvJsxpPPPg6OugFI_IMdoWHzC0C_uPqjoj3iw8bACQGIMOvSK7QWwM/s320/projects+008.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Do you see it?? Notice the handles on the pot. Yep one is not like the other. One is wooden and brown. The other it the original and black. Now add the lid. Not the correct lid either but it does fit. Wonder who fixed the handle and how long did they use it after that.<br /><br />I just love this picture of the grated Fels Naptha.<br />It has so much texture and color. Not really a yellow fan but I'll call it gold and it'll work.<br />Liquid gold it is. Made a 2 gallon batch for guess...........<br />Ready $1.88 Can you believe it. Now that's not including water but you could figure that in if you'd like.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjK8GHjpgwrYuiBgpV4qIpJ8YR4LDYgS1gruDodNhh3yjjsr7aZZ7mom2WI0t3DX4eCa6RTBBRoQ9T2Ut7Co36GPObI2BzgDTpqOubzI9APQXKvYz-hP_G670G06KKGqmQYftI6IaGFD-/s1600/projects+010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704327407306867234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjK8GHjpgwrYuiBgpV4qIpJ8YR4LDYgS1gruDodNhh3yjjsr7aZZ7mom2WI0t3DX4eCa6RTBBRoQ9T2Ut7Co36GPObI2BzgDTpqOubzI9APQXKvYz-hP_G670G06KKGqmQYftI6IaGFD-/s320/projects+010.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTGW6FFHEgdW7l5024HpwnKqmzdjDM7Xom2CkklRAlkSykodibO946YHzM-Q-w4waix_YzT6kQ4dK96jMKeu_g17QVZz-uKVrbIJ-L9NE8eDmoDyBZFQPgSHXeB-ecjRZVu5e7avshoYy/s1600/projects+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704327211538466482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTGW6FFHEgdW7l5024HpwnKqmzdjDM7Xom2CkklRAlkSykodibO946YHzM-Q-w4waix_YzT6kQ4dK96jMKeu_g17QVZz-uKVrbIJ-L9NE8eDmoDyBZFQPgSHXeB-ecjRZVu5e7avshoYy/s320/projects+009.JPG" /></a><br />I write all the figures all over the box so I can keep track of the cost.<br />Can you tell how excited I was to discover this economical way for making laundry soap??<br />My SIL said she's used it for awhile and it cleans well. I did some research on the Internet and anyone who I found that uses it loves it. For a fraction of the cost I'll try it. I should get 64 loads(at a half cup per load) out of the 2 gallons so that makes it ummmmmmm<br />about 3 cents a load.<br />If you want more information Google Laundry Soap Recipe and you'll be amazed at what comes up. (there is a powder version also).<br /><br />My next adventure..and I use the word lightly.. is bar soap. Can't wait to try it but that must be done on a kid free distraction free day.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Rhonda<br /><br />Happy washing.<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-70965882592298939582012-01-26T04:00:00.000-08:002012-01-26T04:00:10.944-08:00Updating projects<div align="center">Still working on the millennium quilt. </div><div align="center">I found an owner when it is finished. </div><div align="center">I have one niece born in 2000. So it's hers.</div><div align="center"> I did work on it last evening for awhile.</div><div align="center"> I am adding the sashing between the rows. </div><div align="center">It's a tedious process. You have to mark where the previous columns lie on the strip so the next strip matches up. </div><div align="center">Somewhat of a boring process but a necessity.</div><div align="center"> I'll be glad when this part is done then I can do a creative step before adding borders. </div><div align="center">I'll share more as I go.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZ2aNQZuK3DTe64LoCrIQsq9Xbww4vnOKz645tm5c6lusMz72XM2x9dHiZcBcs9CCiCZBmW1ghYkPrm_6nh_DFF4VQe9IkCz6OyM42H5nvQbkRIVUF6EOInT6ZplBOANInNzQkgeKhdPK/s1600/SS+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701008648338409970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZ2aNQZuK3DTe64LoCrIQsq9Xbww4vnOKz645tm5c6lusMz72XM2x9dHiZcBcs9CCiCZBmW1ghYkPrm_6nh_DFF4VQe9IkCz6OyM42H5nvQbkRIVUF6EOInT6ZplBOANInNzQkgeKhdPK/s320/SS+008.JPG" /></a><br />This is 4 of the 8 rows so at half way I gave myself a little break.</div><div align="center"> I worked on finishing some block for a baby quilt my youngest started and never finished.</div><div align="center"> It was some quick piecing.</div><div align="center"> It helps to clean up a spot in the UFO pile. </div><div align="center">Of course it's not done yet but at least it's a start. </div><div align="center">I'm trying to finish at least one project before I start another.</div><div align="center"> We'll see how that works out.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYBrJZ4D-5yXMkROyHEK9f0UgSiuljOnsMa7dXvcjVrlRyVOnqKuzJLfUlJVriTMUN4AtnJnmp-nzYubPAjbDEV0ZQBUvSNNwDpU2qVx5ldIx0OyOy5U9nWy9QazZ-fEcXdMkrDSDXU2r/s1600/SS+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701009577422076850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYBrJZ4D-5yXMkROyHEK9f0UgSiuljOnsMa7dXvcjVrlRyVOnqKuzJLfUlJVriTMUN4AtnJnmp-nzYubPAjbDEV0ZQBUvSNNwDpU2qVx5ldIx0OyOy5U9nWy9QazZ-fEcXdMkrDSDXU2r/s320/SS+006.JPG" /></a><br />It needs some sashing as well..... GROAN. </div><div align="center">I love to take pictures of my quilts while laying them out. I can see how I might want to change them. </div><div align="center">This one will need some help before its all said and done.<br /><br />Back to work.<br />Rhonda</div>Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-69483569567310206942012-01-24T04:00:00.000-08:002012-01-24T04:00:10.138-08:00Snowman Swap<div align="center"><br />Wow I have the pleasure of sharing my swap goodies with you.</div><div align="center"> I did a Snowman Swap with<a href="http://julie-countrygirlatheart.blogspot.com/"> Julie </a>from Country Girl at Heart.</div><div align="center">And what a heart she has. </div><div align="center">The saying on the wall hanging is</div><div align="center">"Happiness is making friends"</div><div align="center">is that not approiate since this is our first (hopefully not last) swap. </div><p align="center"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701000743913261938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvNqbWjivkpV-IkSQsNIdbSQPpcDlONYq4NHIdLRi2P4V4uIvkHbv27DvRteRU-iefQglGHYxqOqcG5SeEIviUvFODUlcUkPmiHgqJ_zDFLYSyIFi2LAx431viZJKqufMD3BxWQ3OyLeR/s320/SS+005.JPG" /><br /> She sent me a gratitude journal as well. I have heard about these and wanted to start one so this is the perfect chance now that my special blogger friend did all the work for me.</p><p align="center"> She did a spectacular job.</p><p align="center"> The picture doesn't do it justice.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNB03nr4fjcdCcEHSrznkzTwov71EBPM6ynyRuTZVzdkOvnShc01OT9SZlsmOt62OkdAl1szOdO_68-ifKsKV2VIFYnMDEwekGDFnTwPIC3N3tO_CbYbRf3fQFlCm66A6L1NuR6FiOdmHT/s1600/SS+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701002201987952802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNB03nr4fjcdCcEHSrznkzTwov71EBPM6ynyRuTZVzdkOvnShc01OT9SZlsmOt62OkdAl1szOdO_68-ifKsKV2VIFYnMDEwekGDFnTwPIC3N3tO_CbYbRf3fQFlCm66A6L1NuR6FiOdmHT/s320/SS+004.JPG" /></a><p align="center"><br />In the package was a little snowman pillow that was too cute for words.</p><p align="center"> I put him on my window sill and every time I see him he makes me smile.<br />And I can always use notecards. </p><p align="center">There's nothing like receiving a hand written note in the mail.</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh853hLgfzGTwcnHohWctj9nUFZfrxQv4MM2kt0Fk4z-ESWfTDJduZw56lRx4kUlQidRgWv9vKKIPBJx0wrjowZOYjagBjHYeBF-yoC-oMC3P-VPOW88m4JqvWVAlHLqsxdz-c_Ybx1JXbb/s1600/SS+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701002590393839458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh853hLgfzGTwcnHohWctj9nUFZfrxQv4MM2kt0Fk4z-ESWfTDJduZw56lRx4kUlQidRgWv9vKKIPBJx0wrjowZOYjagBjHYeBF-yoC-oMC3P-VPOW88m4JqvWVAlHLqsxdz-c_Ybx1JXbb/s320/SS+002.JPG" /></a><br />Thank you Julie for all your beautiful work.</p><p align="center"> Yours is on its way. </p><p align="center">Thanks for being understanding.<br /><br />Rhonda</p>Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-37658886056848848602012-01-23T18:01:00.000-08:002012-01-23T18:17:22.907-08:00Millennium Blocks<div>On the shelf in my sewing studio the lived a stack of Millineium fabric. It had grown accustomed to living there for the last 11 years. Fortunately I found a star pattern I thought would be perfect for the fabric. Seems there was enough for a whole quilt. Even the backing. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnA2KTGf6WWYdbhJ6lJUKF1IBKetBYik_BPxQEZUVS7Cd7x8B29a-ttc5Y6y_uRRrLREfLlZVXwoCWkyd7x9wq8OLs_nUzfBfzVhNUeQC_vdyIAdgvabYZiuwNHIvmo6MLbY2OWz0krft/s1600/projects+003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnA2KTGf6WWYdbhJ6lJUKF1IBKetBYik_BPxQEZUVS7Cd7x8B29a-ttc5Y6y_uRRrLREfLlZVXwoCWkyd7x9wq8OLs_nUzfBfzVhNUeQC_vdyIAdgvabYZiuwNHIvmo6MLbY2OWz0krft/s320/projects+003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701013695263114786" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Llu_RkovD_oXyYmgWT1O0BS062-LC3peWyjWPmoRAbnTLJW1qaEkp6jew4VCxFDl0GrdsZDBAZ7e9hSZnm_tSHkb_Hv2dkAHOJbHrAWxfwl18WtrQnC3ufqsb4NJy3k-nvuK54U2F_D-/s1600/projects+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701013574504110258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Llu_RkovD_oXyYmgWT1O0BS062-LC3peWyjWPmoRAbnTLJW1qaEkp6jew4VCxFDl0GrdsZDBAZ7e9hSZnm_tSHkb_Hv2dkAHOJbHrAWxfwl18WtrQnC3ufqsb4NJy3k-nvuK54U2F_D-/s320/projects+002.JPG" /></a><br />I am lovin it coming together. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqMHXBV5dK_sVU39iCdnft_8VpcwqhT4UX5HfOevryJcMq4QwvVh09ToXkGouELpniCGr7mCkzUn7Xt4yE2KiP1JBLQh1JsVzmaAa5WbAGfzeQbs1KfUielmV_IkOaEWN4K26ONMg71ct/s1600/projects+001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqMHXBV5dK_sVU39iCdnft_8VpcwqhT4UX5HfOevryJcMq4QwvVh09ToXkGouELpniCGr7mCkzUn7Xt4yE2KiP1JBLQh1JsVzmaAa5WbAGfzeQbs1KfUielmV_IkOaEWN4K26ONMg71ct/s320/projects+001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701014825404312290" /></a><br />The star points are made using half square triangles. I trimmed down the squares to use creatively somewhere else in the quilt. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDH-YS_uWgxXDPurnavYPIJQWF2r8KRDPLIhpSd12rdXSjpD2T9vY-wcK94jh03EFtoR9F97GTorWjNPMh_zYx9RteodFf7ZiZsh2Y_6wbaCRnw5uupdtmFlo7ImVZg7bZ_Zx5OkbTwn_t/s1600/projects+001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDH-YS_uWgxXDPurnavYPIJQWF2r8KRDPLIhpSd12rdXSjpD2T9vY-wcK94jh03EFtoR9F97GTorWjNPMh_zYx9RteodFf7ZiZsh2Y_6wbaCRnw5uupdtmFlo7ImVZg7bZ_Zx5OkbTwn_t/s320/projects+001.JPG" border="0" . alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701015661782681970" /></a><br />The scraps will be used to fill small pillows or something. This is the about 1/3 of them. Some were used already.<br /><br />Time for a break.<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-7740826713351118102012-01-19T04:00:00.000-08:002012-01-19T04:00:02.355-08:00A new Header and More<div align="center">I just love the colors in this post card. Don't you just love the ducks.<br />That's what it feels like around here in SW PA. The rain seems like it's never ending.</div><div align="center"> I know I'm the minority but I want some snow. I really love the snow.</div><div align="center"> Or is it I romance the idea of fires and cuddling under a handmade quilt and working on one of many hand projects.<br /><br />Speaking of hand projects I want to post the progress of a rug I'm hooking from a kit I purchased from <a href="http://hungryhookprimitives.blogspot.com/">Hungry Hook Primitives</a>.</div><div align="center">My hope is that if I post my progress here I might get it finished.<br /></div><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxDmZfUAKlWBDrAL7TxDp5bNpzwUMERH4W848cShjjKHhv-orR_zWhFh_3RG0R8Bu8Reh_znfJTaPwDAi_cjQl8G7OowE63wO4i5mdyPoTWgrlaSAUE5euvpIW97W-HU-71LZ33A_Q3ot/s1600/projects+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699195258234519602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxDmZfUAKlWBDrAL7TxDp5bNpzwUMERH4W848cShjjKHhv-orR_zWhFh_3RG0R8Bu8Reh_znfJTaPwDAi_cjQl8G7OowE63wO4i5mdyPoTWgrlaSAUE5euvpIW97W-HU-71LZ33A_Q3ot/s320/projects+005.JPG" /></a><br />I<span></span> think it's coming along nicely considering I started working on it a few days ago.</p><p align="left"> I saw a 10 min hooker button on a blog and thought I might try that. At least it's worth a shot.<br /><br />I also finished an embroidery project I began before Christmas. So technically I'm early for Christmas 2012.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6rF6QmGnqMfHw3tiBjQjev3k-I8UneEplsxMUDyWekbqWDRqbnFZ911_4kwv8N31x1x5qMCBRnIFD-EpCctC_CpvGwCpva44jwYURUFD_rbreuarWlzjd4bOWcWjhesJMagecn83XnpK3/s1600/projects+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699197424133947698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6rF6QmGnqMfHw3tiBjQjev3k-I8UneEplsxMUDyWekbqWDRqbnFZ911_4kwv8N31x1x5qMCBRnIFD-EpCctC_CpvGwCpva44jwYURUFD_rbreuarWlzjd4bOWcWjhesJMagecn83XnpK3/s320/projects+003.JPG" /></a><br />This pattern is from Jenny Hoffman at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/countryrustic?ref=seller_info">Country Rustic Primitives</a> I have several of her patterns and love them all.<br /><br />I also participated in a snow man swap with <a href="http://julie-countrygirlatheart.blogspot.com/">Julie from Country Girl at Heart</a> blog. I have followed her blog for awhile.She's a sweet gal. here's a sneak peak at the project. The finished one goes out today. After she receives her package I'll post the finished piece.<br /> </p><p align="center">Sneak peak.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomNBwepq0zr2POFoDz1aFplw-vgxLpODD3N5xr0SN8YTb25_Cz3r7LT84vNxSs_5bbZf8Ax9ikcJCZzPRSPk22fU7xxaENFCS6ZpMBcuJf5LuoCMx77xf7I0uolW5os-UDdghVk0RNXn5/s1600/let+it+snow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 58px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699200311525772754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomNBwepq0zr2POFoDz1aFplw-vgxLpODD3N5xr0SN8YTb25_Cz3r7LT84vNxSs_5bbZf8Ax9ikcJCZzPRSPk22fU7xxaENFCS6ZpMBcuJf5LuoCMx77xf7I0uolW5os-UDdghVk0RNXn5/s320/let+it+snow.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And last but certainly not least but MIL passed away today. She unfortunately left us some years ago but physically left to be with The Lord today. Keep my hubby and his family in your prayers.<br /><br />Blessings for all,<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-67730333179563770672011-11-29T03:00:00.000-08:002011-11-29T03:00:02.002-08:00Giving ThanksWe returned home from Texas yesterday. Tori and I drove down to visit family for the holiday. She was a most excellent co pilot. it is a 22 hour drive from PA.I am so enjoying having a teenager. She shared in the driving and that was a big help.<br />This is a picture of Tori and my SIL Theresa. Theresa was diagnosed in March of 2009 and she is still with us. We are celebrating just having her still with us.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5yQnn9ixwvvSSaCanYD_9Lq_V_Mr1TSvUoEA8v7c9TW1Bvjm1nzeSbOeAHMod-m3pMXSuB43fyh_8uh21YrJI8CBUYLWPZZGAQP1SpNC3piZ70iCpdGQuM07LTGznOPWDSjGw9jj9j0cb/s1600/theresa+008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5yQnn9ixwvvSSaCanYD_9Lq_V_Mr1TSvUoEA8v7c9TW1Bvjm1nzeSbOeAHMod-m3pMXSuB43fyh_8uh21YrJI8CBUYLWPZZGAQP1SpNC3piZ70iCpdGQuM07LTGznOPWDSjGw9jj9j0cb/s320/theresa+008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680210407880666898" /></a><br />This is part of my Texas family. My brother Ron, SIL Theresa me and my sister Renee. Yep we are all "Rs". Gets a little confusing at times. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin90JTIQw4yi0CsK_nXGl-bh9FTEuimDcMOzyLfwW6UzZ-mQh_An0_7hVrTeMM3xktD_gOrCiHN8ujj0zSOggVciKbvDxxiXykSEv46Z11lZX5drCibz0yIqigZPQmChC-6IU8m88gSXV7/s1600/4+of+us.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin90JTIQw4yi0CsK_nXGl-bh9FTEuimDcMOzyLfwW6UzZ-mQh_An0_7hVrTeMM3xktD_gOrCiHN8ujj0zSOggVciKbvDxxiXykSEv46Z11lZX5drCibz0yIqigZPQmChC-6IU8m88gSXV7/s320/4+of+us.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680210185212472418" /></a><br /><br />It was a great visit but glad to be home.<br /><br />Finished a project too. In my "glass half full" attitude I am early for next fall.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKe6MiSeCOjywKX_3oVpYjNgGRZVejuwqMhbt2kHC7H6KwWrfIqtOJOzMQoBP4ylem0hJxHpgqmXCbewZuE7qVWFgt_U7gaGxuY_PLvBsyzscnaAgNxiHIZmdWycpMlQFnQgLYtuXpZbgN/s1600/theresa+027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKe6MiSeCOjywKX_3oVpYjNgGRZVejuwqMhbt2kHC7H6KwWrfIqtOJOzMQoBP4ylem0hJxHpgqmXCbewZuE7qVWFgt_U7gaGxuY_PLvBsyzscnaAgNxiHIZmdWycpMlQFnQgLYtuXpZbgN/s320/theresa+027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680211552772304498" /></a><br /><br />Time to clean the house so I can begin decorating. <br /><br />Blessings,RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-80052254859584698712011-10-21T04:00:00.000-07:002011-10-23T17:49:02.430-07:00Secret Sister<div>I wanted to send out a big thank you to my secret sister for a wonderful Halloween doll.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfVwvJyqICTa4EhwwPonE6z4ggM3P3TlZNWjgf9lahwPUas5pnih-ZCoDX5fWf9cwSOiuvP9kk3Lihy73w8A-RxK5HujVzm8oHFFbhogoDHuBPNZr9FOZRKSy9geCIdxHnw1LsZ-nA5X1d/s1600/emily+031.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfVwvJyqICTa4EhwwPonE6z4ggM3P3TlZNWjgf9lahwPUas5pnih-ZCoDX5fWf9cwSOiuvP9kk3Lihy73w8A-RxK5HujVzm8oHFFbhogoDHuBPNZr9FOZRKSy9geCIdxHnw1LsZ-nA5X1d/s320/emily+031.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665786548514250434" /></a><br /><br /><br />See her big green eyes. Aren't they just the cutest!!<br /><br />Hope to have lots of pictures when I come home.<br /><br />Rhonda<br /></div>Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-84167411235526332822011-10-10T04:00:00.000-07:002011-10-10T04:00:11.875-07:00Finishes<div><div align="center">Don't you just love the look of produce all canned and ready for the canning cupboard. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">There's something about the colors that just put a smile on my face.<br /></div><div align="center">Here's the hot banana peppers-</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">that the stink bugs didn't get-</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">all "put up" and ready for the winter.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNMyYZ8bQw7eKjsxBCeJLo5lEIq0uA25dCSNShO3hr2oRvsyqftIVRmq3h54CjwfnDUaK16QrkV2K_cd_AzrB6lVG5wKiclV4GDI7YWHIky1wqIhWeVihuFb8goV_tPAU4FJMQ03pcZVP/s1600/hot+peppers+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 190px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661693142983568834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNMyYZ8bQw7eKjsxBCeJLo5lEIq0uA25dCSNShO3hr2oRvsyqftIVRmq3h54CjwfnDUaK16QrkV2K_cd_AzrB6lVG5wKiclV4GDI7YWHIky1wqIhWeVihuFb8goV_tPAU4FJMQ03pcZVP/s320/hot+peppers+004.jpg" /></a><p align="center"><br /><br />I also finished a couple of things for my secret sister.</p><p align="center"> The cross stitch was done on a coffee dyed piece of Aida.</p><p align="center"> It turned into a cute pillow tuck. </p><p align="center">This pattern is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/countryrustic?utm_source=CraftCult&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=api">Jenny at Country Rustic Prims</a>. </p><p align="center">Take a peek at her patterns....love them.<br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJKFTaj-3DmALfjcN9ij5TpdsAfkmb6xyriJ_-EKbdBIQlqkrgDPxRSEWovsRfEsz2AV1xg7VDakx-YYdrCs8WpYk_DUSbx3XDIYeGn7YQJnx0hUIZBF3M4TQBeaiHasB3cQecr9jMa0m/s1600/emily+037.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661693701961715730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJKFTaj-3DmALfjcN9ij5TpdsAfkmb6xyriJ_-EKbdBIQlqkrgDPxRSEWovsRfEsz2AV1xg7VDakx-YYdrCs8WpYk_DUSbx3XDIYeGn7YQJnx0hUIZBF3M4TQBeaiHasB3cQecr9jMa0m/s320/emily+037.JPG" /></a><p align="center"><br /><br />I prefer general fall/harvest things to just Halloween because I don't have to move them around too much.</p><p align="center"> You know put up and take down then put up and take down. </p><p align="center">Too much like work for me. </p><p align="center">Although I am getting a few Halloween patterns for pillow tucks.</p><p align="center"> Hope they come soon. If not I guess I'll be making them up for next year. </p><p align="center">So then I will be really early NOT too late.</p><p align="center">Like how that logic works.</p><p align="center">Here's the mug mat I also finished for my SS. </p><p align="center">It was a tutorial over at<a href="http://www.sewwequilt.com/"> Stash Manicure </a>(one of my favorite quilting blogs) .</p><p align="center">I read it in the morning and whipped it out in no time to get in the box .</p></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeme8oTdqawvjHRvRLwziV0gV-vtHSK_Clr_Z4AwphsiVUSVLVDH-SkWRxOrxti8i1UCdA8ntFnCvKwO81gdZzYdD8S0WnVnPZCJvQSC88fXhHiQ5DmHh69VnqelA6u6leXOUZw5ocFoyB/s1600/emily+033.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661697443520428626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeme8oTdqawvjHRvRLwziV0gV-vtHSK_Clr_Z4AwphsiVUSVLVDH-SkWRxOrxti8i1UCdA8ntFnCvKwO81gdZzYdD8S0WnVnPZCJvQSC88fXhHiQ5DmHh69VnqelA6u6leXOUZw5ocFoyB/s320/emily+033.JPG" /></a><br />Not my best photo but I was in a hurry.<br />Time to go. Happy Harvest.<br /><br />Rhonda<br />Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-45166667122049941142011-09-26T03:00:00.000-07:002011-09-26T03:00:02.091-07:00Quilting retreatI sure am a lucky girl. I get to attend a quilting retreat in September,October and November this year. The following are pictures from the September one. One of my friends said she was going for a walk "where the sound of music was filmed". It was such an appropriate description of of the hills surrounding the area. <br /><br />i was wandering the grounds and playing with my camera. Hope you enjoy them. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTuhhMNSItT1CSDEWbC7wxS2nr1BNlVTXcyUkh1LuhOejuol9gqfKlKgl9sVTzTMpDY13_46z05As4LAcvnG3oOiOKkRY5yCDw44JmcV2AxuBrbjpvdt3QS0FYBBbehHWx7A5fmTFXcZb/s1600/quilting+retreat+sept+012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTuhhMNSItT1CSDEWbC7wxS2nr1BNlVTXcyUkh1LuhOejuol9gqfKlKgl9sVTzTMpDY13_46z05As4LAcvnG3oOiOKkRY5yCDw44JmcV2AxuBrbjpvdt3QS0FYBBbehHWx7A5fmTFXcZb/s320/quilting+retreat+sept+012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656481117288812338" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoh6CYRG_s0ikUQMsNiQNmKONS_dl8BdDNFuCNV1ufHyBVgPo_9Y9Yq_YQ8-ezUczerhPbx8GLf1wkTDW5UX99uR2fKvojKckxN0zrI2FRhtTlN7SldjJc1D5zRPRVQRTj2f-CacqpG38/s1600/quilting+retreat+sept+008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoh6CYRG_s0ikUQMsNiQNmKONS_dl8BdDNFuCNV1ufHyBVgPo_9Y9Yq_YQ8-ezUczerhPbx8GLf1wkTDW5UX99uR2fKvojKckxN0zrI2FRhtTlN7SldjJc1D5zRPRVQRTj2f-CacqpG38/s320/quilting+retreat+sept+008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656480989372339058" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZd4jLDZ9Hn_n46zxJxDwgwyTUm3kXCda5m37JQy17PoDF_eHe2UhvBotV1t4SQEQDbMByxzcPV97JN1EyySwufXBlGzCW_KvF2FiTV1AoSPnfD8cSnSb8xZBKlCFuNHYf9GnB_SRdWze7/s1600/quilting+retreat+sept+005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZd4jLDZ9Hn_n46zxJxDwgwyTUm3kXCda5m37JQy17PoDF_eHe2UhvBotV1t4SQEQDbMByxzcPV97JN1EyySwufXBlGzCW_KvF2FiTV1AoSPnfD8cSnSb8xZBKlCFuNHYf9GnB_SRdWze7/s320/quilting+retreat+sept+005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656480803967047810" /></a><br /><br />The pinwheel quilt is from my summer challenge. We do a block a day from May until August. I love the challenge because I get a whole top done in 3 months. But I must admit I don't do one every day I do a bunch a couple days. Of course I do more than the total that the one a day would be too. I love to piece big quilts but HATE to make backs for them. Something I'll have to work on. The story for this one is that I wanted to use up the 30"s feedsack repos I had . There is a pinwheel of every print I have. 101 to be exact. The remaining 2 leftover from the front are pieced in the back. I will write on one of them for the label.<br /><br />Some finished projects from my friends.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcD9d52J4V6PDzV0V7cjxKq84bUSOiftzxwKmE7LbknSDGF2FVWOHH_C25hSnQSLc0JGhryaKF6Bho4bbktN3RLD0PpSFV1y99sWXHSmYnN1Z4mGKlD-EAjDogKMNhbg4oL3RiLQE1TpW/s1600/quilting+retreat+sept+014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcD9d52J4V6PDzV0V7cjxKq84bUSOiftzxwKmE7LbknSDGF2FVWOHH_C25hSnQSLc0JGhryaKF6Bho4bbktN3RLD0PpSFV1y99sWXHSmYnN1Z4mGKlD-EAjDogKMNhbg4oL3RiLQE1TpW/s320/quilting+retreat+sept+014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656484483341399186" /></a><br /><br />This is this gals first quilt top. made from her grandmas fabrics for her granddaughter. Super duper special!!!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUK3Mz3OVZVgcWfOKnBUq0KN16jzIhsd7kQQnDWGuKjDHPqvqQck731lYKqjqCuXy4dB94Rde3CJ5Z1ayVCpasMElgFgaGW6Fx_hxOA0F0D1Wxqi38tb02KK5NSpWgnI60K2lNOt2yTlFS/s1600/quilting+retreat+sept+013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUK3Mz3OVZVgcWfOKnBUq0KN16jzIhsd7kQQnDWGuKjDHPqvqQck731lYKqjqCuXy4dB94Rde3CJ5Z1ayVCpasMElgFgaGW6Fx_hxOA0F0D1Wxqi38tb02KK5NSpWgnI60K2lNOt2yTlFS/s320/quilting+retreat+sept+013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656484368379207778" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcGCRoqkvdNgYNDsBLY0MGhEk0iS2S4A3y3wadTOYzxNudp9LoljaZbVpIurDtQzZjkbaZaz5aS1pUm4kyxsRKGtNr4BvSysWxYIy5KhQnAmG9GswRZmi5M5zhxs9vfFbiOTPerQ7rZPL/s1600/quilting+retreat+sept+003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcGCRoqkvdNgYNDsBLY0MGhEk0iS2S4A3y3wadTOYzxNudp9LoljaZbVpIurDtQzZjkbaZaz5aS1pUm4kyxsRKGtNr4BvSysWxYIy5KhQnAmG9GswRZmi5M5zhxs9vfFbiOTPerQ7rZPL/s320/quilting+retreat+sept+003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656484271365417138" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn4TLza-lQHfhlzPlx6PJZKDDVIrdW-0dJGWpEAIbV2FJRCpLuBixERKLdUVXZob1FFOCmbEUIjWBh1wZHZndMCXIX6Pgcmvp-FLAfXXBnAQkRtlkjZN8xbUMnUyH3tGKUJsEtqusdheCF/s1600/quilting+retreat+sept+001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn4TLza-lQHfhlzPlx6PJZKDDVIrdW-0dJGWpEAIbV2FJRCpLuBixERKLdUVXZob1FFOCmbEUIjWBh1wZHZndMCXIX6Pgcmvp-FLAfXXBnAQkRtlkjZN8xbUMnUyH3tGKUJsEtqusdheCF/s320/quilting+retreat+sept+001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656484180132708770" /></a><br /><br />And quilting friends ..........helping with pictures.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzP7wzqU8ZBQqk6fZm1Bdwi_0kC6ajBQ36RMv49vb_IUvqv1hxv0_P969zp0aOd6MTQSJVg6zhN8PQO7iRhg2VW08PLKCt_jHEVW7708bBgunlARDlDIMVGpQlgcz2SI_0hzTK4BrZOSR2/s1600/quilting+retreat+sept+007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzP7wzqU8ZBQqk6fZm1Bdwi_0kC6ajBQ36RMv49vb_IUvqv1hxv0_P969zp0aOd6MTQSJVg6zhN8PQO7iRhg2VW08PLKCt_jHEVW7708bBgunlARDlDIMVGpQlgcz2SI_0hzTK4BrZOSR2/s320/quilting+retreat+sept+007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656485609680288450" /></a><br /><br />Blessings,<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-75607819825119005202011-09-16T03:59:00.000-07:002011-09-16T04:33:21.054-07:00Magazines and my Secret Sis<div>I have been remiss in thanking my secret sister. She had a run in with the postal service last month. For some reason they crushed my box and then sent it back to her. Nice guys !!! But it reached me at last... with no interference this time. </div><br /><br />It was full of "goodies" just for little o me. She sent me wonderful magazines.I am a magazineaholic.<br />The candles smell wonderful and will get put to good use now that it's getting towards fall and we're starting to be inside more.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyS9uel_5fB9lUQj6Enbz_NWSjKaTa5txXiRxOGBP2AHMgd9I18Amm1e697U4YFVTBLzVdgsbk-h_FJMe7C8HwFigAxjMUvoYhJ2DiKvldntnihwaSGA1JRvim1-czzLsoPEBwDBSyBS0f/s1600/9.16.11+009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652911333339400082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyS9uel_5fB9lUQj6Enbz_NWSjKaTa5txXiRxOGBP2AHMgd9I18Amm1e697U4YFVTBLzVdgsbk-h_FJMe7C8HwFigAxjMUvoYhJ2DiKvldntnihwaSGA1JRvim1-czzLsoPEBwDBSyBS0f/s320/9.16.11+009.JPG" /></a><br />This was my "double dip". She sent both months in one box. <br />More magazines which I will be with me today as I leave for a weekend quilting retreat. I can pass them around the girls there also. They will enjoy that. <br />My girls of course scarfed up the frozen slushie bars. I almost didn't get them frozen!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXQW5pR9n3YodaK-zH9DhAtur7xmxsdsmKGojqEMRf3tHROSECE2jeS4Ft2Gov0m0axbDx3KxszFXtq1i8nApXR6366foaaWJIUdZ_SB_4vt7xQH1iolqEGPZzHGEhcieBnYhvBguDFgg/s1600/9.16.11+008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXQW5pR9n3YodaK-zH9DhAtur7xmxsdsmKGojqEMRf3tHROSECE2jeS4Ft2Gov0m0axbDx3KxszFXtq1i8nApXR6366foaaWJIUdZ_SB_4vt7xQH1iolqEGPZzHGEhcieBnYhvBguDFgg/s320/9.16.11+008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652912149718308482" /></a><br /><br />While out antiquing with a friend I came across a few magazines in a prim shop. Can you believe I bought more magazines. Two of them were reduced because they were old issues but I loved them just the same.<br /><br />.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdH95FudsnFNopXY8yIYJQ-UbKKhyphenhyphenABGKeZ-gVvy38-nOsdk2ggkcIeW8kKQSzB9-thjytxW1avW4VPxfYuxsIsdQ4gG4XKBVd6FkjYmFo7Vb0eSnPn3t3iNV4RRQnv7F3SoCih5bBU43a/s1600/9.16.11+005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdH95FudsnFNopXY8yIYJQ-UbKKhyphenhyphenABGKeZ-gVvy38-nOsdk2ggkcIeW8kKQSzB9-thjytxW1avW4VPxfYuxsIsdQ4gG4XKBVd6FkjYmFo7Vb0eSnPn3t3iNV4RRQnv7F3SoCih5bBU43a/s320/9.16.11+005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652913785746224914" /></a> <br />The fall issues of Mercantile gatherings are 2010 and 2011. I enjoyed them as well as the current edition of A Primitive Place and Country Journal<br /><br />But the find of the day had to be a reduced copy of Primitive Quilts and Projects. I was going to order this on pay day and to my surprise I found one in her reduced basket. It is full of wonderful prim projects I can't wait to try.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0HrozIS07qGf40v7rZrXXaGOAQwz231VmF5fDWz9uFZJn8RndXUJsq0P3Hpj2qz_lEAp-suM4Meq2j9tYg_DfO8b28mIYMNpwpGQW7iuxz1ZVRUyy6ExTr_7yPqalEVbgt9EECpNcgfk/s1600/9.16.11+007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0HrozIS07qGf40v7rZrXXaGOAQwz231VmF5fDWz9uFZJn8RndXUJsq0P3Hpj2qz_lEAp-suM4Meq2j9tYg_DfO8b28mIYMNpwpGQW7iuxz1ZVRUyy6ExTr_7yPqalEVbgt9EECpNcgfk/s320/9.16.11+007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652916255219835170" /></a><br /><br />I should be going. I need to finish packing for my retreat. My camera is already in my quilting basket so I'll be sure and take pictures. This bunch of ladies is really talented. Can't wait to "Show and Tell" here when I return.<br /><br />Thanks again SS. I have lots to read and share thanks to you.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-52053730294686145462011-09-02T03:00:00.000-07:002011-09-02T03:00:04.152-07:00Fun in the SunProjects and more projects. I'm trying to finish up some things before I start anything new. I'm going to try to post finished items so I have some motivation to finish more.
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<br />Here is a table runner I finished for my secret sister. The theme was "fun in the Sun" it isn't very primitive but is is fun.
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<br />We are preparing for school to start soon. My girls are getting bored. I hemmed a few pairs of pants for my daughter and my niece. My new plan is to finish one thing I <em>have</em> to do then on to something I want to do. Wish me luck.
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<br />blessings,
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<br />Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-5805704791033482562011-08-31T03:00:00.000-07:002011-08-31T03:00:08.635-07:0016 and PinwheelsOh to be 16 and just getting my license again. My oldest daughter got her drivers license last week. We had to buy a new car for various reasons so she has been "given" the use of my faithful Caravan. Now I say it is because she isn't allowed to drive the new car which is considerably smaller (by the way). My real reasoning is that it has lots more car around her should-God forbid- anything ever happen to her. Call it what you want I feel safer....
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<br />What a magical time she is having with this new found freedom. Last evening she wanted a burger so off she went. She wanted to go to the mall so off she went... Get the picture. It really is a lot of fun watching her grow through this latest stage. She's even cleaning out the car right now. Washing the outside as well as the inside and vacuuming. Can you beat that!!
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<br />Here is a picture of her on her mission trip this summer. Not sure how much paint was on the building.
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<br />She's a good girl and really fun to have around.
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<br />Haven't finished too much in the line of projects lately. I belong to a summer quilting group designed to get you to sew one block a day. We started as an off shoot of <a href="crazymomquilts.blogspot.com">Crazy Mom Quilts blog </a>except we do a different block every year. This year we did a pinwheel block. I had 102 blocks completed in the allotted time. It was not sewn into a top however. Now it is in strips and ready to go to my Sept quilt retreat to be completed. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6jXggS1yJlQFiu8ngRJDJhG-txgIAeJmtNH8_iVdGEh9IWZ2Ac4kWI7U6foPQXM2wMiuaoXzssZZ-P2HW7oTdj7BDs_R5_NiOh1Pnbxis3USUNxYSK6CUyoX82r_WzPp6XW_d8geOLAl/s1600/my+pinwheel+quilt+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646794476777323202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6jXggS1yJlQFiu8ngRJDJhG-txgIAeJmtNH8_iVdGEh9IWZ2Ac4kWI7U6foPQXM2wMiuaoXzssZZ-P2HW7oTdj7BDs_R5_NiOh1Pnbxis3USUNxYSK6CUyoX82r_WzPp6XW_d8geOLAl/s320/my+pinwheel+quilt+004.JPG" /></a>
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<br />It's made from my collection of reproduction feedsacks. There's not one repeat block in the quilt. I thought I would be using up so much fabric and I didn't even make a dent in it. So I will be pulling out more patterns to use it up.
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<br />i will close with some pictures of other quilts in various stages theta were brought to our show and tell picnic at the end of the summer. Enjoy.
<br />All of us ....preparing for show and tell.
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<br />My favorite. 2" 4" and 8" blocks.
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<br />Can't have an event without a Pittsburgh Black 'n Gold quilt. This one is a Penguins quilt to be raffled of at this quilters church.
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<br />We are a Yahoo group so anyone can participate. Think about it for next year.
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<br />Blessings,
<br />Rhonda
<br />Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-68556820372910971642011-07-13T04:00:00.000-07:002011-07-13T04:00:08.865-07:00I am a Lucky Girl<div align="center">Saying a big huge thank you to my Secret Sister.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">I have been participating in a monthly swap over at <a href="http://charsethman.blogspot.com/">Char's The Pickled Pepper Patch</a>.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">My SS is the best. She knows just what I like.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">My magazine has already been read cover to cover. I love the dish towel. It is so bright and colorful.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDqO-J1O-kn3jcv48qRzbD5RSY3pcoqqyp1Cgb4jwzELbsxyDeQnaMPUQsEwNlVd7_Yknnz-sMlMNOZizga96Qqg6p3p4_H6rmlyXl3GY9IWoWn6nenI8WwC3n2sUu-MkJWQ_gxbJn6m4/s1600/pool+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628666419805252114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDqO-J1O-kn3jcv48qRzbD5RSY3pcoqqyp1Cgb4jwzELbsxyDeQnaMPUQsEwNlVd7_Yknnz-sMlMNOZizga96Qqg6p3p4_H6rmlyXl3GY9IWoWn6nenI8WwC3n2sUu-MkJWQ_gxbJn6m4/s320/pool+005.JPG" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a><br /><br />But definitely the piece de la resistance is my crow in a watermelon slice. </p><br /><br /><p align="center">I love handmade. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSViE3KbjmR6u55vQg5-iuX0Qbg-zd4nVwWfFe007yrq_ovZlniqp5PQBp9NLhvuIeISqZuFa8i2OWL69ttwM0IO0Yp9LumN5Rxo7vBjY1W2-g-UiN3Rj3V59rB-xS-NArCJUSdDTlfetD/s1600/pool+006.JPG"></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628666689527108370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSViE3KbjmR6u55vQg5-iuX0Qbg-zd4nVwWfFe007yrq_ovZlniqp5PQBp9NLhvuIeISqZuFa8i2OWL69ttwM0IO0Yp9LumN5Rxo7vBjY1W2-g-UiN3Rj3V59rB-xS-NArCJUSdDTlfetD/s320/pool+006.JPG" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a><br /><br />Thanks again SS.<br /><br />I made some pinwheels to use for centerpieces at a friends shower. </p><br /><br /><p align="center">She is going with a Mexican Fiesta theme (so NOT me). They turned out nice though.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBWlV0tcBimXzswhbTiqZ5XN2k7iYwiaYSg7fHnztu2tf7dDA43EIXcY0phd6IQGdnVEKzO9FeD8Y5XhKqbsEdykE9mrxMs2pEvrUkB0Uec1t4w9mmdfXQQ_ogXY9isc7hCVioYIOVJU0/s1600/pinwheels.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 210px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628668267089463010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBWlV0tcBimXzswhbTiqZ5XN2k7iYwiaYSg7fHnztu2tf7dDA43EIXcY0phd6IQGdnVEKzO9FeD8Y5XhKqbsEdykE9mrxMs2pEvrUkB0Uec1t4w9mmdfXQQ_ogXY9isc7hCVioYIOVJU0/s320/pinwheels.jpg" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a><br />But I couldn't stop there. I made some for my SS and some for myself. </p><br /><br /><p align="center">Ours were red white and blue for the holiday though.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidBgjZEL_acDuPW6QbIyeqZ2zJd51mX3LLMuNfl2E9_4QDioOafdBBS89tdGBw6LVXAHKA6aG43my4XNKw6SNXS2ichoAMbqr8Y79SVGw1d1Lum4OHOkO21B2HGaan1CJXFWwx4Q0PH_NO/s1600/red+white+blue+pinwheels.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628668708049408290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidBgjZEL_acDuPW6QbIyeqZ2zJd51mX3LLMuNfl2E9_4QDioOafdBBS89tdGBw6LVXAHKA6aG43my4XNKw6SNXS2ichoAMbqr8Y79SVGw1d1Lum4OHOkO21B2HGaan1CJXFWwx4Q0PH_NO/s320/red+white+blue+pinwheels.JPG" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a><br />I put them in a blue jar with a very old lid that has a hole already in the lid.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1YRJEEfLzGBMSA4RSCk5g66-hrg9ztR9yoTkj1cFps_Nsfyt5nPv1A9N3ZvfTjB5Jhgi9K0kU8HP1FaxkmtAgvbdOAsIygeTmYuJCS8JgPS3GuVlSwauut_jbMVM6GXzIf4AE5a8MYyYo/s1600/blue+red+white+pinwheels.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628669220772352290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1YRJEEfLzGBMSA4RSCk5g66-hrg9ztR9yoTkj1cFps_Nsfyt5nPv1A9N3ZvfTjB5Jhgi9K0kU8HP1FaxkmtAgvbdOAsIygeTmYuJCS8JgPS3GuVlSwauut_jbMVM6GXzIf4AE5a8MYyYo/s320/blue+red+white+pinwheels.JPG" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a><br /><br />I received some special gifts for making the pinwheels and banner for the shower. </p><br /><br /><p align="center">The bride's mom -my friend Patti- gave me a old jug that fits perfectly in my home.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUoKot80LcauKW7Q9gvrxqfLnh08LvrNKYTdaYbvznuJmuFBuhY_9CTzjWLZwmSb-2sauEBsFhHFT72ts1-p3iTdrOBrIHgnCqZSQzrQFDkGgeXb1G_xhiZBaM5pSRtyXbr7NEwafdeJ3/s1600/jug+from+patty.JPG"></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628670961050926754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUoKot80LcauKW7Q9gvrxqfLnh08LvrNKYTdaYbvznuJmuFBuhY_9CTzjWLZwmSb-2sauEBsFhHFT72ts1-p3iTdrOBrIHgnCqZSQzrQFDkGgeXb1G_xhiZBaM5pSRtyXbr7NEwafdeJ3/s320/jug+from+patty.JPG" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a><br />Isn't it wonderful!!!<br /><br />My good friend Beth actually got me drafted into the job of the pinwheels so she gave me a token of her appreciation...........<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqxX_PCE_9U5JMUZK8UjwIOAbwwikOg1x5u4_5CJZfobKPaezImQIxQnlOW7pNoBzxEo1AwRjDY1KmGO1vbMzzyknTv0OKhiMiq4zKfYfFeitKZj9BfSj66TlGclScUV_Kbhjx8gU1GK2/s1600/quilt+from+beth+4.JPG"></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628672367382677410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqxX_PCE_9U5JMUZK8UjwIOAbwwikOg1x5u4_5CJZfobKPaezImQIxQnlOW7pNoBzxEo1AwRjDY1KmGO1vbMzzyknTv0OKhiMiq4zKfYfFeitKZj9BfSj66TlGclScUV_Kbhjx8gU1GK2/s320/quilt+from+beth+4.JPG" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a><br />Can you believe it?? </p><br /><br /><p align="center">I can't.</p><br /><br /><p align="center">It's so perfect.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcdPcDpdYAgvxNHPf9jho2AeocPLvj24U-GQS97pGLYuXf4KMhuSocXSzCLCZrSKvuHYiQFLxiBFP0O7IW003tNrvEs753wxn35TGWTdiD1Rq0r-c9MrZe19aGBOV-9PDUEniKJqxWsHj/s1600/quilt+from+beth.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628672242759304674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcdPcDpdYAgvxNHPf9jho2AeocPLvj24U-GQS97pGLYuXf4KMhuSocXSzCLCZrSKvuHYiQFLxiBFP0O7IW003tNrvEs753wxn35TGWTdiD1Rq0r-c9MrZe19aGBOV-9PDUEniKJqxWsHj/s320/quilt+from+beth.JPG" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a><br />Can you believe she bought it at a yard sale?? </p><br /><br /><p align="center">When she showed it to me she was so excited to have gotten a good deal then days later turned around and gave it to me. </p><br /><br /><p align="center">What a special feeling that is. </p><br /><br /><p align="center">Friends are the best!!!!<br /></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyEUJmOnbGmvKYayt89AWQPd_kbvFRuMPaBUHk6Y9kBHxRhgLW1hTVA5ulWa_qIZ4PHCffbmir-PW1Xd_F-JPThq3131QN7z_t8SmZn6JrYIibb4OLAaAf0Qneof-qgIsrmKLH6W1LtZeh/s1600/quilt+from+beth+2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628672116416924578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyEUJmOnbGmvKYayt89AWQPd_kbvFRuMPaBUHk6Y9kBHxRhgLW1hTVA5ulWa_qIZ4PHCffbmir-PW1Xd_F-JPThq3131QN7z_t8SmZn6JrYIibb4OLAaAf0Qneof-qgIsrmKLH6W1LtZeh/s320/quilt+from+beth+2.JPG" /></a><br />What a lucky girl I am. First my SS then my friends. They all picked such perfect fitting gifts for me.<br /></p><br /><p>Oh and like my new header picture?? It's A flower from my garden . I want to eventually raise bees so it when I saw all the bees on my flowers I couldn't grab my camera fast enogh to capture them.<br /></p><br /><p>Have a good Wednesday. It's hump day.<br />Rhonda </p>Rhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-74479851131417634742011-07-12T04:00:00.000-07:002011-07-11T19:25:05.800-07:00Beachcomber bagsI found this wonderful tutorial for beach bags on 2 little hooligans blog. She has some of the best tutorials. She gives me so much inspiration.<br />My daughter was leaving for the beach with 3 other teenage girls so I made 4 bags( of course). I did modify her pattern to be a pocket along the sides instead of elastic but they turned out really great. You can find her tutorial <a href="http://2littlehooligans.blogspot.com/2011/06/fat-quarter-friday-beach-comber-bag.html">here</a> for The Beach Comber Bag.<br /><br />Emily's Bag<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8gCoFFm1DV18Q9NHx0QGI5lVuJ5i2RNQi-g-Pufg9m42pxJH6wpKQlVWMViZN2pmAjYUJdW20i0bfYh5_sQu3RrHpG4lmfkVQxnW0cCsaHBjC6a6PHMUEiTsPX2R6N4OQD5qWAT6KkSE/s1600/beachcomber+bag+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8gCoFFm1DV18Q9NHx0QGI5lVuJ5i2RNQi-g-Pufg9m42pxJH6wpKQlVWMViZN2pmAjYUJdW20i0bfYh5_sQu3RrHpG4lmfkVQxnW0cCsaHBjC6a6PHMUEiTsPX2R6N4OQD5qWAT6KkSE/s320/beachcomber+bag+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628282577382496402" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA7sUoA_SQWGgcJrGE4XxjcNROWGuHYmHF7KZL5H3OyrD9lZcUcfNRv2vzK6tS9QklBgIqPHwxDhunviLgM9vzpvy_8HbCbYovAqlCO1ltpMcBcZaOicsSMTYSW3r3abuG8OltAVsH4kN7/s1600/beachcomber+bag+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA7sUoA_SQWGgcJrGE4XxjcNROWGuHYmHF7KZL5H3OyrD9lZcUcfNRv2vzK6tS9QklBgIqPHwxDhunviLgM9vzpvy_8HbCbYovAqlCO1ltpMcBcZaOicsSMTYSW3r3abuG8OltAVsH4kN7/s320/beachcomber+bag+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628283254110253362" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsWUpcc-KO6s5LWHvcf3kcElppUHEz_hhofa6j9Hs-AdGQ67efPiVmxGpdtalKzTk19pAIQeoOMB2JvzuJiBq_T8EGxZmzVxcRO9g6WtNp33uym8G0eZOByj8GgEe0w-z52gohFS9F8yi/s1600/beachcomber+bag+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsWUpcc-KO6s5LWHvcf3kcElppUHEz_hhofa6j9Hs-AdGQ67efPiVmxGpdtalKzTk19pAIQeoOMB2JvzuJiBq_T8EGxZmzVxcRO9g6WtNp33uym8G0eZOByj8GgEe0w-z52gohFS9F8yi/s320/beachcomber+bag+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628283139702848386" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBPZHXW5VcX0h4fwP1vHdJggJ1ToEd8fd5ZCM8YyPKuO1pRKr4XuqWD8d1VIA0Ar0G_hHyPKTMReM5bPw-4KZSrgwsxis76wmaaslG1_uDWhg8BSNQzbBoGuLkSRfavwPBVFmIhRTutQn/s1600/beachcomber+bag+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBPZHXW5VcX0h4fwP1vHdJggJ1ToEd8fd5ZCM8YyPKuO1pRKr4XuqWD8d1VIA0Ar0G_hHyPKTMReM5bPw-4KZSrgwsxis76wmaaslG1_uDWhg8BSNQzbBoGuLkSRfavwPBVFmIhRTutQn/s320/beachcomber+bag+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628283032876847522" /></a><br /><br />They Really went pretty fast after I got the pattern down. Nice summer patterns and colors Emily picked out.<br /><br />I received my Secret sister package and need to take pictures tomorrow. Thanks SS you always know what to send to brighten my day. Pictures coming!!!<br /><br />Have a great day.<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-41655803440997545152011-07-10T04:00:00.000-07:002011-07-10T04:00:07.102-07:00Garage Sale FindsI love to spend Saturday mornings going to local garage sales. This past Saturday was no exception. It was a productive morning.<br /><br />I have always LOVED cake stands. I couldn't believe my luck finding this one. It was a pleasure to rescue this and add it to my collection. Although not typical of my prim decor I do use them with desserts. They add so much to anything that is served on them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1zIBcN386FxDNKSqZpMnWcmGFgJzISnnUGVQSue2cnVD3NN4wEpjq8g5y2VxF0r1Xa-JkLi2hZJsaiFTQ3GAiz42MVfZ4kX5lTtKEo47xzAhU16lFV7-fU66LEzXPffw39LcB9DWHPRv/s1600/CAKE+STAND.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1zIBcN386FxDNKSqZpMnWcmGFgJzISnnUGVQSue2cnVD3NN4wEpjq8g5y2VxF0r1Xa-JkLi2hZJsaiFTQ3GAiz42MVfZ4kX5lTtKEo47xzAhU16lFV7-fU66LEzXPffw39LcB9DWHPRv/s320/CAKE+STAND.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627567953025700546" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMp0Ls6bjJ0l0E8TqyuVdQqrtq_fuJTDDZBUi9DWYzxxfZG8j8Tn91IIU0_ZyTYXoceISIfVNDBuE6iRLwcyhBzJIW8K_O_1so2sOZrHK5YeoFINZvWbliDFJRq1Ov0_dgsf57xncKIf0S/s1600/CAKE+STAND+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMp0Ls6bjJ0l0E8TqyuVdQqrtq_fuJTDDZBUi9DWYzxxfZG8j8Tn91IIU0_ZyTYXoceISIfVNDBuE6iRLwcyhBzJIW8K_O_1so2sOZrHK5YeoFINZvWbliDFJRq1Ov0_dgsf57xncKIf0S/s320/CAKE+STAND+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627567820458373570" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYGgVch2kJSqlk_GpmrZlkonEx9Dx1itrxILmC_LFNlVT0LoF1DdaB_wz9doFiWHpBs-o377M-repBOmXq5viylTizVKG3y7Ju1Cv3ziVDXzN_d0Hp6wJ9AP5a83GDRbXHc677ZIR_NIdq/s1600/july+007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYGgVch2kJSqlk_GpmrZlkonEx9Dx1itrxILmC_LFNlVT0LoF1DdaB_wz9doFiWHpBs-o377M-repBOmXq5viylTizVKG3y7Ju1Cv3ziVDXzN_d0Hp6wJ9AP5a83GDRbXHc677ZIR_NIdq/s320/july+007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627568212980102962" /></a><br /><br />I also collect Fiesta Ware. This bowl has some rim chips but I couldn't pass it up just because of those. For $3.00 I don't mind using it and enjoying it. Everything looks better in Fiesta Ware. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rs9FekklWjJ5_XeEkWOfCyL8kV2q1H29EqxQN5fEInzvxefW7otnpu7wMp8cKILYeedsGNnqmzexjVlVqwiVyekjSeEfRHyna4WQR3OyoZiK_Zyo52iRNQ9JlOfbvo5krQM5ztEdFVrK/s1600/FIESTA+BOWL+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rs9FekklWjJ5_XeEkWOfCyL8kV2q1H29EqxQN5fEInzvxefW7otnpu7wMp8cKILYeedsGNnqmzexjVlVqwiVyekjSeEfRHyna4WQR3OyoZiK_Zyo52iRNQ9JlOfbvo5krQM5ztEdFVrK/s320/FIESTA+BOWL+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627569171755568482" /></a><br /><br />I must give recognition to my daughter Emily for taking the pictures of my "finds". She surprised me at her "eye" when capturing these pictures.<br />Thanks Em.<br /><br />Have a restful Sunday.<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-61316628424821834152011-06-14T03:00:00.000-07:002011-06-14T03:40:38.185-07:00Thank You Secret SisterThank you Secret Sister!!!!!!!!!!<br />Look at all the goodies I received last week. Yes sorry I didn't get this posted faster but I was sick the end of the week. So now I'm back to work today but wanted to be sure and let everyone know how wonderful my SS is.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieFM3ZKRBcFKijPGBCjHHHBCXotIJPA4IZlP52eUAoirsyQQcug537kFPIrupW2x2KV6pkoDbE5YCwFbHAg9a0U5DQ3a1WWnDO8y-1DQiLtQqI1D8KGjVuFE8cnp2YMILdmZ1akZA2ZVu/s1600/emily+030.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieFM3ZKRBcFKijPGBCjHHHBCXotIJPA4IZlP52eUAoirsyQQcug537kFPIrupW2x2KV6pkoDbE5YCwFbHAg9a0U5DQ3a1WWnDO8y-1DQiLtQqI1D8KGjVuFE8cnp2YMILdmZ1akZA2ZVu/s320/emily+030.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617666811063775666" /></a><br /><br /><br />I love the prim flag pillow that she made and grungied..is that a word?? ...for me<br />Every package she sends me a quilting magazine and I can't get enough of them. First I love magazines,but each has so many projects that I can't begin to get them all made. This one was no exception. There's the watermelon tablerunner on the cover <br />I'm dying to try<br />It's really hard to post anything I've been working on lately because most of it has gone to my SS. Last month the theme was "picnic" boy I had to think outside the box for that one!!! One of the prior magazines my SS sent me had a casserole carrier in it and I took that idea and adapted it. I can't show you hers ( You can go <a href="http://primtvegurl.blogspot.com">here</a> to see it on her blog) since I have no picture of it. I made myself one too. <br />.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDn7LFuu8sqY_pOBUyQ_JYQYoUBbNNq2miCCB0kM2e64JnZg9s6Uo3wXLX1lKw9u3aGJgkgn4sPHbPNTRbzLlT8zWP0OrEKod7Pxf87wpGKxoh3B9SlUCH9nKyzyCjc6GUFyuSfUpgEbl/s1600/emily+025.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDn7LFuu8sqY_pOBUyQ_JYQYoUBbNNq2miCCB0kM2e64JnZg9s6Uo3wXLX1lKw9u3aGJgkgn4sPHbPNTRbzLlT8zWP0OrEKod7Pxf87wpGKxoh3B9SlUCH9nKyzyCjc6GUFyuSfUpgEbl/s320/emily+025.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617668754629678610" /></a><br />They fit a 13x9 dish and they are insulated for either hot or cold. I just googled casserole carrier and combined a few things from what I read on there with some things from the magazine and viola!! <br /><br />These will be my SIL gifts fro Christmas this year too. The pattern is basic so I can make each one different. <br /><br />Leaving you with a picture of our faithful companion. He is loving this weather.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifCBcMZPRA7ijJHzw6sajH6mdCSW1Aa-f7qqeqhiYOIIWcy4OiHvoCpBvbBdC7fspdYCCle8x2Szu_7ckRAfwnPIdKXV6ZJvLF2Ia0xvA1-Z9HWS-VCtXlWj6D3wcesXA_auVFYIwVoIwl/s1600/emily+010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifCBcMZPRA7ijJHzw6sajH6mdCSW1Aa-f7qqeqhiYOIIWcy4OiHvoCpBvbBdC7fspdYCCle8x2Szu_7ckRAfwnPIdKXV6ZJvLF2Ia0xvA1-Z9HWS-VCtXlWj6D3wcesXA_auVFYIwVoIwl/s320/emily+010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617893447519949570" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYC3t_jcVic8MOR0X2Dx_bzFUQYD2IKT6_wjDdpkL9f_ZLx_NuKaMj3cdcKCq1vMjXkMMa9Kkit19lfROu2YDMRYakQwhcJNrv5imdJaFut1BX38yPsd9G8QFJtBri5Zs9k4SEC8LtId4Q/s1600/emily+008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYC3t_jcVic8MOR0X2Dx_bzFUQYD2IKT6_wjDdpkL9f_ZLx_NuKaMj3cdcKCq1vMjXkMMa9Kkit19lfROu2YDMRYakQwhcJNrv5imdJaFut1BX38yPsd9G8QFJtBri5Zs9k4SEC8LtId4Q/s320/emily+008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617893320077672658" /></a><br /><br />Blessings,<br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143105794211342227.post-12692147834843388122011-05-11T04:00:00.000-07:002011-05-11T04:00:15.018-07:00April Secret Sister PackageI received a wonderful package from my secret sister exchanged hosted by <a href="http://charsethman.blogspot.com/">Char</a> at The Pickled Pepper Patch. We are exchanging a package a month till the end of the year.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbmrx310JvIqR8va3lB7Mn4JmsyDeVlQ5Af0brIZVFe17GHbq3rshqeXMKV54EYEboNEOzKy-qKQEpL-letPc4lR8iQyVM3mqvXAOGkLaXbTHxUuPVhUHjp5t8NDAj3xE6Us6LMhibsZP/s1600/000_0065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbmrx310JvIqR8va3lB7Mn4JmsyDeVlQ5Af0brIZVFe17GHbq3rshqeXMKV54EYEboNEOzKy-qKQEpL-letPc4lR8iQyVM3mqvXAOGkLaXbTHxUuPVhUHjp5t8NDAj3xE6Us6LMhibsZP/s320/000_0065.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605281041060989570" /></a><br /><br />I received a quilting magazine which I have of course read from cover to cover already. I love quilting in any form. Picked a couple projects already. <br /><br />The notepads she sent are so appreciated. I never have enough of those.<br />There was a small flag for my garden. can't wait to use it.<br /><br />You should see the tulips she made for me. They are so prim perfect. I love them. Can't wait to get out to the potting shed and find the perfect pot to put them in.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-P6g-KFN7A2BSKHEoWGMzEi_4A7VbpDoEfAn08XanXW75ug9zSFOteT6duqrhfjxZJjxT9YYpddPMMbL_81mJkMYtAqWqhZIqEqyyZxkKb_iBOjfcK7BAn_DymKaiJ9cObMPGyUvDPlI/s1600/000_0066.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-P6g-KFN7A2BSKHEoWGMzEi_4A7VbpDoEfAn08XanXW75ug9zSFOteT6duqrhfjxZJjxT9YYpddPMMbL_81mJkMYtAqWqhZIqEqyyZxkKb_iBOjfcK7BAn_DymKaiJ9cObMPGyUvDPlI/s320/000_0066.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605281422803233794" /></a><br /><br />They are so beautiful and creative and I appreciate all the time she put into them. <br />There's nothing more special than a gift created from the heart by one's own hands. you can feel the love. Thank you secret sister. You are a keeper.<br />Enjoy your day.<br /><br />RhondaRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.com0