I worked on the Spring Broom Mini Charity Quilt yesterday. I only got four yellow flowers done, but that's ok. The picture above is from Coriander Quilts website. It is a free pattern you can print out here. My fabric choices will be similar, but I have a grey solid and a green solid that I am using for the leaves, stems, and flower centers.
I was exhausted by the time I finished the four yellow flowers. I had spent hours starching fabrics for two other projects, plus ironing them. Then my husband and I actually planted real flowers in containers on our front and back porches. Then I cut out all the pieces for the Spring Brook Charity Mini Quilt. It is amazing I got any sewing done.
I think this is a super cute little table topper or wall hanging. You should definitely take advantage of the "free" pattern. Fatquartershop is requesting some sort of a donation for the Make A Wish Foundation in return. It's a great cause.
Hope you all had a great weekend. I had a lovely time with my father. He has lost his four bottom teeth! I suppose that is common in people who are approaching 100 years of age. He refuses to see a dentist of course.
The stuffed peppers I made were a success. Neither of us could finish our portions, so even "Cooking for Two" is making more food than we can eat! I bought another Cooking for Two Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen, which appears to be excellent. For my husband and me, I prepared Chicken with Penne Pasta, Mushrooms and Gorgonzola which was just amazing. You can make it all in one pan, and it was truly easy and fast. I will be making a lot more recipes from that book. And I still ended up with leftovers!
27 responses to “Spring Brook Charity Mini Quilt”
Hmm, I have an America’s Test kitchen cookbook but not that one. I will have to check it out. There is a woman who bakes Desserts for Two as well. I purchased one of her books and love them. My husband LOVES carrot cake though I’m not a fan. I can make him a 6 “ cake which gives him 4 generous serving. There are recipes on her website of the same name forr 6 cookies and 4-6 muffins. Check it out!
Hmm, I have an America’s Test kitchen cookbook but not that one. I will have to check it out. There is a woman who bakes Desserts for Two as well. I purchased one of her books and love them. My husband LOVES carrot cake though I’m not a fan. I can make him a 6 “ cake which gives him 4 generous serving. There are recipes on her website of the same name forr 6 cookies and 4-6 muffins. Check it out!
Hmm, I have an America’s Test kitchen cookbook but not that one. I will have to check it out. There is a woman who bakes Desserts for Two as well. I purchased one of her books and love them. My husband LOVES carrot cake though I’m not a fan. I can make him a 6 “ cake which gives him 4 generous serving. There are recipes on her website of the same name forr 6 cookies and 4-6 muffins. Check it out!
Your flowers look good, it’s going to be a lovely mini. Thanks for the link.
Your flowers look good, it’s going to be a lovely mini. Thanks for the link.
Your flowers look good, it’s going to be a lovely mini. Thanks for the link.
Glad your dad enjoyed his stuffed pepper. Not to equate your dad with our cat, but our cat really started eating less when she had a tooth problem. Once that was solved, she had her old appetite back. Perhaps there is something similar going on and any related discomfort has contributed to his diminished appetite? I saw this book at Costco, and now I guess I should take a serious look at it. Thanks for the tip.
Glad your dad enjoyed his stuffed pepper. Not to equate your dad with our cat, but our cat really started eating less when she had a tooth problem. Once that was solved, she had her old appetite back. Perhaps there is something similar going on and any related discomfort has contributed to his diminished appetite? I saw this book at Costco, and now I guess I should take a serious look at it. Thanks for the tip.
Glad your dad enjoyed his stuffed pepper. Not to equate your dad with our cat, but our cat really started eating less when she had a tooth problem. Once that was solved, she had her old appetite back. Perhaps there is something similar going on and any related discomfort has contributed to his diminished appetite? I saw this book at Costco, and now I guess I should take a serious look at it. Thanks for the tip.
Those yellow flowers are adorable! My husband recently started two beehives, so wouldn’t that be a cute topper around here this summer? I may have to do that! I’m sorry to hear about your dad losing those teeth, but that may explain why he was preferring soup the past while. Parents are a worry, but a privilege to care for when they’re aging. Hats off to you & your sisters & family for doing what you do for your dad! Stay well!
Those yellow flowers are adorable! My husband recently started two beehives, so wouldn’t that be a cute topper around here this summer? I may have to do that! I’m sorry to hear about your dad losing those teeth, but that may explain why he was preferring soup the past while. Parents are a worry, but a privilege to care for when they’re aging. Hats off to you & your sisters & family for doing what you do for your dad! Stay well!
Those yellow flowers are adorable! My husband recently started two beehives, so wouldn’t that be a cute topper around here this summer? I may have to do that! I’m sorry to hear about your dad losing those teeth, but that may explain why he was preferring soup the past while. Parents are a worry, but a privilege to care for when they’re aging. Hats off to you & your sisters & family for doing what you do for your dad! Stay well!
It is always nice to hear about your Dad. IT makes me smile. You are blessed to have him. Have a good week Nicole.
Mary
It is always nice to hear about your Dad. IT makes me smile. You are blessed to have him. Have a good week Nicole.
Mary
It is always nice to hear about your Dad. IT makes me smile. You are blessed to have him. Have a good week Nicole.
Mary
omg! he lost 4 teeth? poor guy. 🙁 I’m glad you had another lovely weekend with your dad.
omg! he lost 4 teeth? poor guy. 🙁 I’m glad you had another lovely weekend with your dad.
omg! he lost 4 teeth? poor guy. 🙁 I’m glad you had another lovely weekend with your dad.
I too have the one from America’s Test Kitchen and love it. Their books are always accurate and turn out well for me.
I too have the one from America’s Test Kitchen and love it. Their books are always accurate and turn out well for me.
I too have the one from America’s Test Kitchen and love it. Their books are always accurate and turn out well for me.
I like the idea for a cookbook for two, one to eat now and one for later in the week. Can’t recall the last cookbook I bought. My Joy of Cooking is spattered and worn. Maybe time for something new. No magazines tho, too many ingredients I couldn’t keep for long enough. I was with my Dad some in FL the year he passed away at 97. He was the size of a lil chick and ate healthy still, but very small amounts. So grateful to have my parents till I’m older myself.
I like the idea for a cookbook for two, one to eat now and one for later in the week. Can’t recall the last cookbook I bought. My Joy of Cooking is spattered and worn. Maybe time for something new. No magazines tho, too many ingredients I couldn’t keep for long enough. I was with my Dad some in FL the year he passed away at 97. He was the size of a lil chick and ate healthy still, but very small amounts. So grateful to have my parents till I’m older myself.
I like the idea for a cookbook for two, one to eat now and one for later in the week. Can’t recall the last cookbook I bought. My Joy of Cooking is spattered and worn. Maybe time for something new. No magazines tho, too many ingredients I couldn’t keep for long enough. I was with my Dad some in FL the year he passed away at 97. He was the size of a lil chick and ate healthy still, but very small amounts. So grateful to have my parents till I’m older myself.
Your flowers are so cute! Can’t wait to see it finished! I wish my appetite would let me have leftovers 🙂
Your flowers are so cute! Can’t wait to see it finished! I wish my appetite would let me have leftovers 🙂
Your flowers are so cute! Can’t wait to see it finished! I wish my appetite would let me have leftovers 🙂