everydayisCHRISTMASVACATION!

Friday, December 18, 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

quiltedBAGS

Bags are done. This fabric has been passed down for generations and will make nice gifts for two daughter-in-laws and three grandchildren.

Check out the quilted pockets.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

tistheSEASON

We decided to quilt the front pocket of each bag so I thought outlining the flower design with the free motion foot would be fun.

Tis the season to learn a new skill! Lucy decided to give the Janome with the free motion foot a try. Wow! She did a great job.

The free motion foot turns out to be quite fun for Lucy. Watch out girls, Lucy will be quilting everything in sight now.

Click on the picture for a closer look.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

fourBLOOMS

Wow!
Four blooms open at once! A first for me.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

letitSNOW

Woo-hoo

Just a dusting of snowflakes on Sat. to get the Christmas season rolling

The pups modeled their snuggies for the winter season

talkthetalkwithRICHARD

Welcome to talkthetalkwithRICHARD!
As most of you know, Richard, my brand new son-in-law is a famous chef (yes, he was featured on the Alton Brown cooking show) in NOLA. New Orleans, LA for all you yanks.
Richard makes shrimp scampi to die for but that's a story for another day.
Recently Richard (and my wonderful daughter) sent me a copy of Food Lover's Companion. Comprehensive Definitions of nearly 6000 Food, Drink and Culinary Terms to help me understand the fancy chef lingo that he speaks.
Each week a new word and definition will be posted. From time to time I will add words of my own which you will surely recognize. Pretty soon we will all be speaking "chef".
So if you don't know the difference between blaff and blenny, this column is for you.

Topsail Time came and went but as usual Richard came through as the clear winner in the shrimp and grits competition!

APCC

The animal poison control center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is a $60 fee, Home Again members are free.
Just ask Katie Kate about the ant bait she ate!
Reminder to all Richmond area pet owners. The weekend and evening emergency vet on Rt. 360 has relocated to Colony Crossings Shopping Center at the corner of Charter Colony Parkway and Old Hundred Rd. One block up from St. Francis Hospital, just off Rt. 288.

My loyal blog readers have informed me there is another pet poison line available for pet owners. Pet Poison Helpline at 1-800-213-6680 , there is a $35 fee or for more information www.petpoisonhelpline.com
Post an emergency number on your fridge and by your phone.

NEW! Deer Run Animal Medical Center, 13821 Fribble Way near Deer Run Drive in Midlothian is now a 24 hour emergency vet hospital. Contact them at 804-639-3900. They are advertising reasonable rates for this new service. Deer Run Animal Hospital is located in Midlothian, Va. on Deer Run Drive, just off Rt. 360, behind Q Barbeque , across the street from Harbour point Shopping Center where Martin's Supermarket is located. Deerrunanimalmedical.com