Snowflake Quilts

Trying to get as many blocks done before kids go back to school and I have no time again. Not real happy with A-3, but will redo later. Colors were nice though. Dear Jane: Block A-10 Dear Jane: Block B-9 Dear Jane: Block I-4 Dear Jane: Block J-3 Dear Jane: Block A-3

Did two of these blocks while visiting a Quilt Show in Manchester, NH last week and 3 more finished at home since they needed my machine. Dear Jane Quilt Block: E-11 Dear Jane Quilt Block: F-9 Dear Jane Quilt Block: G-3 Dear Jane Quilt Block: G-13 Dear Jane Quilt Block: H-6

I haven't really worked on this for about 4 years mainly due to life, kids, work, kids... This week we are having a stay-cation and I decided to try to get back to sewing a little. So far I have completed 11 blocks!! Dear Jane Block B-3  Dear Jane Block B-7   Dear Jane Block C-6 Dear Jane Block D-8 Dear Jane Block G-1 Dear Jane Block H-9 Dear Jane Block I-6 Dear Jane Block I-11 Dear Jane Block J-5 Dear Jane Block K-7 Dear Jane Block M-13

The Bleeding Could Not Be Stopped The bleeding could not be stopped The man could see through the pain The people who were among his closest He could tell from the grief in their faces His last minutes had almot passed And there he lay finally at peace His soul rose into the air by Marcello Souza, 13 years

Online recipe swap begins! Here's one from Beth, one of my favorite fellow quilters. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Ingredients: 2 whole pork tenderloins (about 2 lbs) 1 cup dry white wine ½ T fresh ginger 1.5 T soy sauce 1.5 T sesame oil Combine all ingredients and marinate the pork. Remove pork from marinade and discard marinade. Place pork on a wire rack in a shallow baking pan. Roast for 25 minutes, until about 155 degrees inside. Remove and wrap with foil for 10 minutes - internal temperature will continue to increase.

Very exciting day!! 1st Prize in the Miniature Quilt Category

This is the very first purse I have ever made. I am normally creative when quilting, but am slightly intimidated by "regular" sewing. This is a wonderful "Lazy Girl Designs" pattern. With a nice long strap, I can wear it cross-body and have my hands free to deal with kids. My favorite kind of purse. Also just the right size to hold my phone, wallet, glasses, and still fit a standard paperback. I am ready to branch out now and add zippers, beading, and use fancier fabrics. Should be interesting!!