10 Quilts in Progress!!

Yes, indeed, I have 10 quilts in progress right now at my house 

for fall quilt market!!

A follow--up to a recent sneak peek - 

The quilt is 50" x 50" and features "Dinosaurs!" from Michael Miller Fabrics.

More to come!

THREE Quilts in Progress!!!

Another month until wholesale quilt market in Houston, TX.

So I am very busy these days!!

Check back on the progress of these three quilts.

You may be surprised at the outcome!!

Identical Twins with Quilts!!

Friends of ours increased their family by TWO on August 4th!

Annalise and Alivia - not sure who is who in this picture!

I made the quilts for them!

Aren't they adorable????

PACKERS WIN!!!!!

What a great win last night for the Green Bay Packers!!

I watched it with my Green Bay Owner Husband and it is a good time to look back at our trip to the owners' meeting this past July!!

The museum was the best part of the trip for me.

So many Packer GREATS!!

The stadium was spectacular!! 

An opportunity for an on field photo!!

 Dennis at Vince Lombardi's desk!

And I spent a little time with Clay Matthews!!

Ask Jay Cutler about Clay Matthews today!!

It was justice after listening to the Chicago Sports Media

the last few days!

GO PACK!!!

A Successful Day at the Market

A quick note on my market finds today!! 

 Yes, the sunflowers - 2/$5 - the mixed bouquet - gotta' love it!!

Fresh sweet corn, white potatoes, homegrown garlic, rhubarb, giant radishes, local raspberries and blueberries, 8 ball zucchini - yes, it is round- assorted cherry tomatoes, Rosemary Flatbread and 

Persian Lime Olive Oil from Good to Go!!!

What a feast for your eyes and your dinner!!

Exciting News!!

I have decided to sell some of handmade items and fabrics 

starting Tuesday, July 10th

at the Central Park Plaza Market

in DOWNTOWN Valparaiso!!

I will be there most Tuesdays through October

from 8 AM to 3 PM.

Stop by and see what I might have on - The Rack!!

A Tapas Cooking Class!

Last Sunday I cashed in on a Christmas gift to take a class 

at The Chopping Block at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago 

with my girls.

The first recipe was quick and tasty - Bacon-Wrapped Dates -

with Cream of Balsamic.

Here we have Courtney - a friend of the girls - and Natalie 

getting ready to chop!!

Since I am an expert at rolling dough, 

I was the choice to roll the empanada dough.

And I even got a shout out from our chef!!

Here is Alison making them!

And here they are - Black Bean & Cilantro Empanadas!!

A group effort!!

And Baked Goat Cheese in Tomato Sauce with baguette slices.

This was served hot and was delish.

And the best for last - Chicken and Chorizio Paella!! 

Alison handled the stirring duties under the watchful eye of our chef.

And, yes, it was as good as it looks!!

In the room across the hall the cooking class was

Cupcake Boot Camp

and you should have seen the cupcakes they were making!!

Next time!!