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I'm still on this fitness kick and I am happy to report that I have made my goal of losing 40 pounds. One thing that really really helped was that I started working with a personal trainer. I can't not show up for these sessions because he comes to my house. It's hard but it's really fun too!
I can now do a push-up! Another goal met. Now I'm on to running a 5k and doing a pull-up!
Here is a shot of my design wall this Monday.The quilt is now almost queen sized so it's hard to photograph but it is done. I love doing the Dresdens! This one is for my neice.
Head over to Judy's blog for more Monday morning inspiration.
I've been going through some old pictures of quilts I have made. It's really fun to see how I have changed and the different things I have tried. I now have a folder of pictures labeled "Quilts no one will believe I made". These are a couple of those.
I just had to share. These are the best cookies ever.
Recipe:
1 1/2 cups rolled oats (toast 6 minutes at 350)
1 cup almonds (toast 10 minutes at 350)
combine these in a food processor or blender and blend until coarse.
Add
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips
Combine and whisk together
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla
Add to dry ingredients. Form into cookies (they don’t spread) and place on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
Try not to eat them all in one sitting!
Hello everyone. I'm late getting this up because Typepad has had some serious hacking issues. Luckily, thay are great and seem to have them all fixed. Here is my design wall this fine Monday afternoon. Now to sew on the borders!
Check out Judy's blog for more Monday morning inspiration!
My quilt, Oopsie Daisy, is a cover girl. Check out the latest issue of McCall's Quick Quilts (June/July 2014).
Should be out soon!
OK well, back to Dresden Plates. I have a wall full of them, 16 to be exact, all stitched and ready for the scrappy sashing etc....
Be sure to check out Judy's blog for design wall inspiration!
This week's lesson shows you how to assemble your quilt top, then how to prepare your layers for quilting. You'll learn about why a pressing plan matters, and tips for pinning, matching star points & seam intersections, easing in any fullness, and pressing. Sherri also demonstrates how to perfectly fit your border strips.The Make It Your Way! video series will be free through October 31, 2014.
Since my design wall is filled with a bazillion scraps right now that I cannot move or the world will end (just kidding). I am giving you a little bit of fabric porn instead. These fabrics are the basis for a new project that I am starting the second I sew those pesky scraps together!
Check out Judy's blog for more Monday inspiration!
