A Stroll in the Garden

“What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” — John Steinbeck

Winter November2022

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Winter November2022

“A cold wind was blowing from the north, and it made the trees rustle like living things.” — George R.R. Martin

Winter November2022

“Thank goodness for the first snow. It was a reminder — no matter how old you became and how much you’d seen, things could still be new if you were willing to believe they still mattered.” — Candace Bushnell

Winter November2022

“Among famous traitors of history one might mention the weather.” — Ilka Chase

Winter November2022

“With every falling flake, a unique spark of interest falls from heaven.” – Percy Miller

Winter November2022

“The wind shows us how close to the edge we are.” — Joan Didion

Winter November2022

“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.” — Vesta M. Kelly

Winter November2022

“Snow falling soundlessly in the middle of the night will always fill my heart with sweet clarity.” – Novala Takemoto

Winter November2022

“Even the strongest blizzards start with a single snowflake.” — Sara Raasch

Winter November2022

“Sunshine cannot bleach the snow, nor time unmake what poets know.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Winter November2022

Stay healthy.

Stay safe.

Keep smiling.

See the world around you!

November 2022 OMG Update

Dark and light blocks are completed for the November 365 Challenge!

365 Challenge

The last two corner blocks are completed as well!

365 Challenge

January completed blocks.

February completed blocks.

March completed blocks.

April completed blocks.

May completed blocks.

June completed blocks.

July completed blocks.

August completed blocks.

September completed blocks.

October completed blocks.

 I am linking up with One Monthly Goal over at Elm Street Quilts. Click on over there and be inspired!

Quilt On!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher

I needed a Christmas gift, so I took a break from making the 365 blocks to make Julie Cefalu’s Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher.

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

Julie’s patterns and tutorials are easy to follow!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

I used the bonus half square triangles that I made from the pattern to create the wreath design for the back of the quilt.

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

I know that you may not be able to see from the photos, but the blue is a sparkly fabric…just right for Christmas!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

Perhaps you would like to make one, too! Or maybe you would like to make one of Julie’s other patterns…she has great gift ideas!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

The oak leaves haven’t dropped yet, but they are turning. I think they are pretty cool!

Oak Tree Leaves

Quilt On!