Happy Thanksgiving one and all.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Christmas Quilt Show

This sawtooth (made in 2003) is my Christmas submission for the quilt show going on over at Sew Cal Gal. (Say that 3 times fast!)

I've yet to hang up my fall quilt display and am considering jumping right into Christmas instead. For the first time in 25 years, all of my xmas decorations are in one place.

Also this year will be the first time I'll be able to have my own live tree. I'm going to buy a plantable one and enjoy seeing it grow.

Can we get an Amen / Hallelujah from the choir on that one please?

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

In the spirit of giving

Christmas will soon be upon us. For those who wish to donate to a worthy cause, stop by Noah's Ark.

They help rescued animals and foster children alike and nothing can be better than that!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

With grateful appreciation . . .

to all of our veterans who have made it home,

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and most especially to the families of those who have not.

Thank you.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

It's cookie time!

Out of all the cookbooks I own, I treasure the recipes given to me by friends overall and often find them to be the best. This chocolate chip cookie recipe was given to me 10 years ago. They come out delicious every time. If there are grand darlin's around, you'll want to double the batch.

As you can see, Dolly got a new pair of sneakers from the thrift shop. The soles are extra thick and evidently extra chewy!

Happy November everyone. Here's the recipe:

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cream together 1 cup Crisco, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar. Add 1/2 to 2 cups of oatmeal. (The more oatmeal, the drier the cookie.)

Add in 2 eggs beaten well and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Mix in 1-1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.

Pour in chocolate chips and nuts at your discretion.

Mix, chill in fridge until firm, bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, and enjoy.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Dolly carves her own pumpkin!!!

On sale for just 50 cents each, I brought home 3 lovely pumpkins last night. Another bushel of leaves was swept from the porch and I proudly placed each golden orb; a lovely compliment to the newly painted front steps.

Pride goeth before a fall. . . . and a rambuctious pup.

She looks remorseful doesn't she!

Call out the local possum club, they're going to have a feast tonight.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Fun Halloween treats

Last October, Krista posted the recipe for these witchy finger cookies on her blog. This year I'm making them and sharing with friends. They always bring a smile. Thanks Krista!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .