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National Smore’s Day!
Did you know today is National Smore Day? Can you believe it? Really, I don’t make this stuff up. Every August 10th is Smore Day. It would take an act of Congress to make it an official holiday…the kind where everyone gets a day off to stay home and make Smores. We all know Congress could never agree on this one, so for now it will remain an unofficial holiday, but it’s still a day that’s fun to celebrate! So get thyself to a store and pick up some: Honey Graham Crackers Marshmallows Hershey Chocolate Bars You can make smore’s in a microwave. I did that early this morning…
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Happy Monday!
Happy Monday everyone! I had a great weekend and I hope you did too. I spent the weekend coloring and it was so much fun! I bought these markers awhile ago and this is the first time I’ve used them. They provide a sea of smooth color for any design… …I used them to color in samples for my new Spring fabric line. It was exciting to see the new fabric come to life on paper. I took a few of my new prints and cut them into applique designs to make sure they worked in a bunny body, a flower, stems etc. and now I can’t wait to play…
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Henrietta Block Eight!
I’ve posted block eight of Henrietta Whiskers a little early for my blog readers! Henrietta’s showing off more of her neighborhood this month. Rumor has it that the people who live in this house feed Henrietta peanuts. And that sometimes Henrietta brings along a friend… or two… or three… …and they all “pig” out together! Good thing I didn’t put any peanuts on this quilt. Imagine how many squirrels might have shown up! If you’ve been keeping up with the blocks, your quilt should look something like this… There’s only one more block and then you’ll be able to sew your quilt together! That’s the part I love don’t you?…
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Please pass the butter…
I’m in love with this vegetable…just look at it! Isn’t it beautiful? To think that something high in potassium, calcium and iron can also be this beautiful! My husband learned a great trick for cooking these pretties on his fishing trip. The Canadian chef they met cuts them in half before cooking. It cuts the cooking time to about 20 minutes and the end result is a beautiful vegetable ready for the table… Yummm, please pass the butter (or do you prefer mayonnaise?) Another little trick the chef used was to pan fry the artichokes (cut side down) in a bit of olive oil before serving. My husband loves them…
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Oh that beautiful bird!
I see an eagle every so often but never in mass. My husband and son saw eagles every day on their fishing trip to Englefield Bay, British Columbia. I hope you enjoy these photos taken by our son. The eagles sit in the trees and wait for the fishing boats to return. When the fish are cleaned the show begins… This has to be nature at it’s best. I would have paid to see this show! Oh that’s right, I did! What we do for pictures like this and a freezer full of salmon… Hugs, Anne
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Happy 4th!!!
Happy 4th of July everyone! Henrietta’s here a day early to help us celebrate. I hope you have a bit of time this weekend to get started on block seven. Two more blocks to go and then we’ll be onto the borders! We’re so close to finishing! Be sure to click on the “Sewing with Kids” tab at the top if you have a little free time this weekend to spend with your child. The first project is up along with some suggestions on how to teach kids to use the sewing machine. If you have a child or a grandchild who wants to sew this is going to…