Who What and Where Owls

Posted on October 31, 2024 | 20 comments

My previous progress with these owl plush stuffies showed them cut out and partially sewn.

Who What and Where Owls

I am happy to say that #3 (drawn in August) from my Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge list is now finished!

Who What and Where Owls

Yes, they do stand on their own!

Each one has a weighted bag in the bottom of the toy (could have used rice, but I have a tote of BB ammo to use up).

These guys are soft and cuddly!

Who What and Where Owls

I am linking up at Dreamworthy Quilts…come with me and check out the other participant’s projects!

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – September Update

Have fun and carry on!

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Sewing Box Scraps

Posted on October 31, 2024 | 9 comments

I inherited a cute little cabinet from my Mom, and I wanted to make a seasonal table topper for it.

A Prairie Journey by Kathleen Tracy features sweet mini quilts. Kathleen uses reproduction fabrics to make her minis.

A Prairie Journey by Kathleen Tracy

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Since I wanted a seasonal table topper, I chose to make my version in orange, black and white.

I have lots of scraps cut into 1-1/2″ strips and this mini is a fun way to use them!

Sewing Box Scraps by Kathleen Tracy

My mini version measures about 15-1/2″ x 17-1/2″.

Sewing Box Scraps by Kathleen Tracy

Sewing Box Scraps by Kathleen Tracy

Sewing Box Scraps by Kathleen Tracy

Have fun and carry on!

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Tillamook Creamery

Posted on October 29, 2024 | 6 comments

Flower, the beautiful bovine invites us in for a grand tour of the Tillamook Creamery in Oregon!

Tillamook Creamery

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Here are the highlights from the Hubster’s and my tour up in the viewing gallery:

Tillamook Creamery

There are sharp rotating blades in the very large vats.

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Creamery

Salt is the only additive, and it is added in the last step before compressing the curds into 40 pound blocks.

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Creamery

As the cutting machine cuts big blocks into pieces, the workers keep pace while breaking apart pieces, inspecting them, and putting them on the belt.

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Creamery cuts about a million pounds of cheese a week!

That’s about 115 two pound baby loafs a minute!

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Creamery

You can also visit a cheese and gift store, as well as the dining hall to get good eats!

See the world around you!

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