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Monday, September 10, 2012

STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT

will these stars be finished by tonight?


I hope so! Although I really do like the way this project looks, I really am tired of it. It could because I started it as a block a day project for myself and then spent too many days at the beach and mired in other things to get the blocks (only) finished by August 10. Thirty days, thirty blocks. At least all the blocks are done. And all I need to do is add the sashing, most of which is already prepared, and then sew the rows together. I'm thinking....it's raining in Oregon today, my husband is hunting, I'm thinking today is the perfect day to stay in sweats and finish this quilt top.

My next dilemma is what to do next? I have so many saved as favorites on Flicker and so many saved on my "Quilts" board and my "Nifty~Sewing and Quilting Tips" (for me the quilts that have tutorials go there! Blessed are the bloggers that take the time to do tutes) on Pinterest. How do I choose what is next. I've been going over my choices and I'm just overwhelmed. But I know I will soon have to make a decision. I can't not have a quilt top in progress.

I went to my Grandson's eighteenth birthday party yesterday. It still surprises me that I have a grandson that old! And I had an appetizer that you all may be familiar with but I wasn't. I've never been into jalapeno poppers. I mean they were "okay" but, but, but...if you haven't had a version of Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno's, you are missing out! Everything is better with bacon. And baking is better than frying and there isn't any batter. How can these be bad for you? This is not the exact recipe my son used to make them but I don't see how you can go wrong. There's three (or four) ingredients. My sons recipe had brown sugar lightly sprinkled on top. He prepared some with and some without the brown sugar. Both are FANTASTIC. I hope you try them.
http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/01/27/cream-cheese-stuffed-bacon-wrapped-jalapenos/

I hope you find the time to indulge in your favorite hobby today! Oh one quick question. Anyone have a FAVORITE quilt store in Orange County CA?

Visit Judys very popular "Design Wall Monday" for more fabulous inspiration!http://www.patchworktimes.com/

Enjoy!
Toni

5 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness! I love that quilt! I don't think I have ever seen that pattern before. Is it one that you designed on your own? Truly lovely.

    Have a wonderful and Blessed day
    Kristie

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  2. Those white stars really sparkle amongst all the color in your quilt. I hope you get it done soon.

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  3. That is a neat pattern. I love how bright the white looks with all the colour.

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  4. The stars pop beautifully against the blocks. Lovely!

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  5. Hi, Toni. Just happened upon your blog while surfing the net a bit. Your star blocks are gorgeous and so colorful. Enjoyed visiting your blog and seeing your quilting projects.
    best from Tunisia,
    nadia

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