MCC Scrap Quilt....

The MCC gathers scraps of fabric and bundles them up for people to make quilts for next years blitz.  I picked up a bag of scraps on my way out the other day and here is the end result.  I read on their website that last year 45,000 quilts were made and distributed all over the world.  They prefer twin size 60x80.

Quilt Blitz

My sister and I attended the MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) quilting blitz yesterday.   My first time to go and it was fun to do.  They do this every year around the first of March, tying as many quilt tops as possible in 3 days.  These quilts go all over the world to people in need.  It is quite the operation to see.  One end of the room has women putting the quilt tops, batting and backing onto quilt frames, another group is putting the quilts onto the quilt stands while others are tying the quilts.  When they are tied another group of women are sewing on the bindings.  Yesterday they started and completed 105 quilts.  Lunch was served and snacks were provided along with coffee and tea.  These women work all year putting together quilt tops and backs to ensure they have everything ready for the blitz.  There are kits put together to take home with you if you wish to sew some quilt tops for next year's blitz.  This isn't only for Mennonite women but for like minded women of all religions to work together for the good of other people.

Art Work....

Some art work from #2 son.  He has some really good thoughts here....do what you love and do it often.....apologize when you should......success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success.  I have always thought he has the wisdom of someone who has lived a long and wondrous life.  Love him so much.

Exciting News!

We've got exciting news!  This August we'll be great grandparents. We are over the moon happy and the knitting needles are clicking.  Making all colors of hats, sweaters, booties, blankets and quilts.  This great grandma is full of Joy!

February Days......

February always seems to be the longest of all the 12 months.  I guess because being shut up away from the cold tends to gripe me.  We traveled to our Colorado home earlier this week, usually give ourselves a day to acclimate to the thin air and so today off we go for a walkabout.  On the drive thru the mountains we saw so many deer looking for food, there is more than the usual amount of snow this year and they are hungry.  It is never surprising to see them around town eating whatever they can find in everyones yards.  I really do need to get my yardstick out and measure the snowfall in our yard, looks to be over two feet to me.  We truly never tire of the beauty, winter or summer, this is Gods country.  Happy Day!

Surprisingly Delicious......

I am not a big fan of sweet potatoes, that being said this dish may change my mind.  Shredded sweet potatoes browned in a cast iron skillet with a little peanut oil, salt and pepper.  When almost done add your eggs, a little shredded cheese and magic happens!  Low calorie too.....one egg 70 calories and 1 cup of sweet potatoes= 114 calories.

Blueberry Fried Pies......

We gals get together every month or so, everyone brings snacks and we share our craft projects we are working on and talk...a lot.  My snack this month was fried blueberry pies.  I found a really great crust for these, one that holds up to all the sealing, filling and frying.  Mind you we don't eat stuff like this hardly ever but once in a while you gotta let loose...lol.  The crust recipe is easy as pie....pun intended...1 1/4 c. flour, 1 stick of butter, 1 t. salt and approx. 1/4 c. water.  I cut mine in circles, moisten edges with water, add a heaping t. of blueberry pie filling, add top crust and seal with a fork.  I also use a slightly smaller glass pressed down to add an extra seal to the edges.  This is an excellent flaky rich crust, I fry in peanut oil for great flavor.  Frost with a thin glaze frosting.   Oh so yummy!