Saturday, February 25, 2012

Being Healthy

I just treated myself to gorgeous storage and a healthy diet. I've semi followed a Mediterranean diet but since last fall added way too many bad carbs to my house. Crave them and I'd love to shake them for good. I signed up for the Sonoma diet online and will gladly pay for any help I can get from this. My health is worth it. I'm sitting here looking at two cinnamon rolls purchased for the grandkids. Whew! Is this horrible logic or what! What on earth do they need these? Of course, it'a a bloodly excuse for me having cinnamon rolls.
Back to the sewing scene. The Bernina Nova is now running so smoothly. The oil has reached all it needs to and it's truly purring. I've seen a photo of the lime green one. What a cutie! I'm taking this little beauty to the workshop on Monday.
The storage solution I've come up with is a 16 hole cubical which come in high gloss red at IKEA. Son will be picking it up and putting it together today. So excited. It should hold all that I now have in boxes. I purchased the cloth boxes with handles yesterday along with a comforter. I slept without experiencing any shivers for the first time last night. Is my house cold? I now know it was. It's their level #3 and it's almost too warm. Not complaining.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Grandchild ill & New Bernina

Bummer! Oldest grandchild is sick today and it doesn't look good for tomorrow. I have so many plans, meetings, etc. this week! There is a funky flu going around that his Momma brought home from work. I have had a flu shot and am hoping nothing is coming my way.

I have made an exciting purchase-a Bernina Nova 900. Plain Jane, mechanical but decorated with red stunning portable machine. It has a wrap-around case. Rare devil as it was built for only three years. It's foot pedal looks like a red mushroom. It's on its way from California. Didn't do Ebay, found another great source for buying sewing related things. Also met a lovely lady from whom I purchased this machine.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Foodie

I just added the Southern Plate box to my sideline. I am a proclaimed foodie and Christy Jordan is a phenomenal cook. Her insight to many things, her kids and recipes highlight my day. So I thought I would share with you.
Today she shared a recipe about baked French toast with cream cheese and strawberry preserves. Who wouldn't enjoy that one! She, herself, doesn't eat as her recipes dictate but she does share her heritage. I love to use some of her recipes for special occasions. Check out her articles. She recently had her mother write several columns and they are worth reading, no matter who you are.
Have a great one.................

Monday, February 6, 2012

Tater Chip Quilt Pattern

Has anyone tried this yet? If you can find Charm paks on sale and jelly rolls too, you can make a very quick, inexpensive quilt. Cutting is easy and it is quick to sew. I'll let you know how quick as I am making the queen size version. Will follow up with using some 1930's repro prints just to use them up. That way, I can buy more!
Let me know your experience with this pattern.