Small Things

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The weekend had a little of everything that I love.

   A little stitching on the next block of Bethlehem Quilt. I hated stitching with the metallic threads, but with advice from friends, such as, using shorter pieces and taking longer stitches it's not so bad now. I am learning to deal with it !



A little card making. Made some small cards from left over card stock for my birthday Fat Quarter parcels.









A little cooking.


Easy orange cake with orange frosting. Found the recipe on Best Recipes. Grand-kids thought it was great.

And a couple of more surprise packages have arrived on Friday with still some more birthday Fat Quarters. Thanks again for the goodies.


From Lyn Smith


From Claire.

Lovely weekend it was . . . . . .  friends and family, sewing and fat quarters.

Comments

  1. gracie8 September 2013 at 19:18

    Looking forward to seeing the quilt grow. I also am not happy stitching with metallic thread.

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  2. retdairyqueen8 September 2013 at 19:18

    I think it was worth persevering with the metallic thread Looks great
    Fantastic cards I would be very happy to receive one of those The recipients will be delighted

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  3. Agy8 September 2013 at 22:09

    I've never tried using metallic thread but will keep those tips in mind when I do. Btw, that cake looks gorgeous!

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  4. Peg - Happy In Quilting9 September 2013 at 18:11

    Love those cards...beautiful stitching...and must check out that recipe...

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