Quilt

Grandma sent this quilt to our middle child last month.

He designed the pattern and the random arrangement of the blocks...

Grandma had it backed in this black flannel and quilted with the multi-colored thread.

It is a beautiful and cuddly quilt.

Blue and Gold Cake

Don't ask me what the Chex square is doing in the picture... Really? Here is C's cake. He designed it with Dad's help. If it is hard to see, this is a scout cap. Lemon cake with loads of frosting on a foam sheet bill. He was so proud of this. He could not wait for the judging. He could not wait for the tasting!

February Projects

I am not sure what inspired me to look up a pattern for heart shaped hot pads... What I was looking for was a gift for the ladies I visit teach. I did find a pattern, but each attempt resulted in a lop sided heart. Finally, I made a few modifications to that pattern, including doubling the motif so you have two hearts back to back to provide real protection for your hands or table top. My version also features a lux shell lace edge that reminds me of eyelet lace.

It took a couple of tries to get the lace edge just right.  These are almost right, but the shells are stretched out too much. It is better to be generous when it comes to love and lace edges. I made 3 red ones and 3 pink. By the time I got through the 4th one, I had it just about right. 

Last year I tried this project out, and loved it. Now I have a reason to buy candy canes each year.

Valentines day.

This year I tried something different and made an arrangement with floral foam, a stem of baby's breath from the clearance bin and a deli take out box. Very cheap. You can find the recipe here http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/sweetheart-pops-978367/

Finally, these pillow cases for my oldest kid.

The pigs on the top right are so cute.

January during the stake women's conference, I was able to help make over 250 of these. Each would go along with a book, a blanket and stuffed toy. A very personal gift for children that show up at our area's women's shelters. I am so glad that I was asked to participate in this project in a meaningful way from beginning to end. Here is a neat trick to make these just a little faster.  http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/video/roll-it-up-video.html