#2 Block Of The Month

Finished Floral Delight, block #2.

Block #1, if you're interested.

Stitching To Stay Warm

Today's high was 15 degrees. A perfect day to stay inside and stitch.

Time With Family

Thanksgiving weekend was spent with my children and their families, which always fills my heart. 

One special day was spent with a trip to the local tree farm to pick out a Christmas tree where we also enjoyed a tractor ride, candle making and hot chocolate. 

As my grandson proudly helps carry our special tree home, he says "This is the best day ever!" 

My son-in-law cut a few extra tree stump pieces for us girls (and grandson) to make into keepsake ornaments.

The bear represents a new grand baby on the way.

I did very little stitching during these past several days, but I did manage to find a home for my satin stitched initial.

Seashells

After sewing these two pieces together, the bottom half appeared like sand, so a few seashells were needed. 

Grandmothers Flower Garden Is Growing

This is a great travel project.

I baste these little hexagons on the go, and then stitch them together when I have enough.

#1 Block Of The Month

I enjoy visiting stitcher's blogs, but I felt the need to get out and socialize in person with other hand stitchers.

I am participating in my first Block of The Month quilt with a group of ladies from a local quilt shop.

Block #1 is finished.

Gluten Free Bread

It's been 6 weeks since I've been on a gluten free diet. I feel good, but I miss having a slice of bread with jelly.

I've been spending a lot of time cooking and baking gluten free recipes, and I want to give this one a "thumbs up." This bread is very good. The recipe is from Elana Amsterdam's cookbook.

One thing I have noticed is that the bread recipes make just one loaf, which is a good thing.