Oh happy, happy day, here comes Fall!

 Whether you're taking a trip around the world,

or making a Trip Around the World . . .

Dolly and I would like to wish you a very fun and frolicking end-of-summer weekend!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

I'm searching for a really good crab cake recipe.

If you have one, would you send it my way . . . purty please.

Some interesting things are growing in my yard.

Some more interesting than others.

 Sesame weighs between 12-15 pounds now.  He's a Big'un, as they say in the South.

Newest project is finally coming together.

This purple was purchased around 1986.  I can remember how exciting it was to find this particular color, a very rare item back then.  I wonder how many more colorways of cotton fabric are being produced now, as opposed to then?

Have a safe weekend and restful Labor Day.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

The first border is on.

You may recall I found this pattern idea over on Marci's Pinterest site.

Using 2" squares I assembled 2 - 4 patches, and a center section of 2 rows of 6 across.

Four muslin squares measuring 3-1/2" were assigned to each corner.  The block was then trimmed and turned on point.

Of note, I sew 2" squares together using a standard to slightly chubby 1/4" seam.  I then cut my muslin squares slightly larger than the 4 patch for trimming purposes.  Adjust the size of your muslin square to the size of your 4-patches and cut them 1/2" larger allowing for easier trimming of the finished block.

The setting (or side) triangles consist of 3 - 15-1/2" muslin squares which were cut diagonally, corner to corner on each side creating 4 triangles, i.e. you'll need 10 triangles total.  The corner units are made up of 2 - (I think it was 10" squares cut in half diagonally).  Please double check that for me if you make this.

The first border is all 2" squares.  The second border will be muslin, and the third border I'm still thinking about.  You could very easily do a piano key border on this as well.

This is Socks, she has one white foot.  And is now happily residing in Ellijay, Georgia with 4 of her litter mates.

Lawsy me, I'm down to 13 bunnies - AGAIN!  The new batch will be ready in 6 weeks if you're interested in adopting.  Their eyes are starting to open today.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Because it's Sunday,

 
And I need to work my second job, there'll be no quilt pictures today.  However,

I will share Cousin Linda's Applesauce Recipe.    It's very, very good.  She used to make it extra chunky, put it in zip-locks and freeze it flat.  Ready to carry out the door to the next dinner party.

Don't mind Dolly, she's just sad, as she believes it's time for another truck ride.

Cousin Linda's Applesauce Recipe

4 medium apples, peeled and quartered
1 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Boil apples and water, simmer 5 to 10 minutes.

Cook until tender.  Add sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 

******** Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

To market, to market . . .

Not for a fat pig,

or even a 142-pound water melon,

But some plump yellow 'maters.  (They were out of romas.)

I even took some photos of upcoming crops.  It was very, very busy this morning.

The Doll-ster got to go along, as she hadn't had a long truck ride in some time.

They had a good variety of peppers, some lovely potatoes, a few cucumbers, and those delectable sugar cube cantaloupe, several of which found their way into my basket.

Remember if you're heading over to the Delano Market to stock up the freezer, try to go on a Tuesday when they are less busy.  It best to get there at 9 am sharp, and don't forget to take your  appetite, as their cinnamon rolls are scrumptious.

This evening's project.  I'm staying in the A/C room and sewing tonight.

Last, but not least, the pet picture of the day.  Jeremiah, my gray bunny who is almost full grown.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .