Spring Brook Charity Mini Quilt

I worked on the Spring Broom Mini Charity Quilt yesterday. I only got four yellow flowers done, but that's ok. The picture above is from Coriander Quilts website. It is a free pattern you can print out here. My fabric choices will be similar, but I have a grey solid and a green solid that I am using for the leaves, stems, and flower centers. 

I was exhausted by the time I finished the four yellow flowers. I had spent hours starching fabrics for two other projects, plus ironing them. Then my husband and I actually planted real flowers in containers on our front and back porches. Then I cut out all the pieces for the Spring Brook Charity Mini Quilt. It is amazing I got any sewing done.

I think this is a super cute little table topper or wall hanging. You should definitely take advantage of the "free" pattern. Fatquartershop is requesting some sort of a donation for the Make A Wish Foundation in return. It's a great cause. 

Hope you all had a great weekend. I had a lovely time with my father. He has lost his four bottom teeth! I suppose that is common in people who are approaching 100 years of age. He refuses to see a dentist of course. 

The stuffed peppers I made were a success. Neither of us could finish our portions, so even "Cooking for Two" is making more food than we can eat! I bought another Cooking for Two Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen, which appears to be excellent. For my husband and me, I prepared Chicken with Penne Pasta, Mushrooms and Gorgonzola which was just amazing. You can make it all in one pan, and it was truly easy and fast. I will be making a lot more recipes from that book. And I still ended up with leftovers! 

Comments

[Susan]

Hmm, I have an America’s Test kitchen cookbook but not that one. I will have to check it out. There is a woman who bakes Desserts for Two as well. I purchased one of her books and love them. My husband LOVES carrot cake though I’m not a fan. I can make him a 6 “ cake which gives him 4 generous serving. There are recipes on her website of the same name forr 6 cookies and 4-6 muffins. Check it out!

[Frédérique]

Your flowers look good, it's going to be a lovely mini. Thanks for the link.

[Robby H.]

Glad your dad enjoyed his stuffed pepper. Not to equate your dad with our cat, but our cat really started eating less when she had a tooth problem. Once that was solved, she had her old appetite back. Perhaps there is something similar going on and any related discomfort has contributed to his diminished appetite? I saw this book at Costco, and now I guess I should take a serious look at it. Thanks for the tip.

[Jan]

Those yellow flowers are adorable! My husband recently started two beehives, so wouldn't that be a cute topper around here this summer? I may have to do that! I'm sorry to hear about your dad losing those teeth, but that may explain why he was preferring soup the past while. Parents are a worry, but a privilege to care for when they're aging. Hats off to you & your sisters & family for doing what you do for your dad! Stay well!

[Mary Kastner]

It is always nice to hear about your Dad. IT makes me smile. You are blessed to have him. Have a good week Nicole.
Mary

[Ina]

omg! he lost 4 teeth? poor guy. :( I'm glad you had another lovely weekend with your dad.

[Leota Krantz]

I too have the one from America’s Test Kitchen and love it. Their books are always accurate and turn out well for me.

[Stephani in N. TX]

I like the idea for a cookbook for two, one to eat now and one for later in the week. Can't recall the last cookbook I bought. My Joy of Cooking is spattered and worn. Maybe time for something new. No magazines tho, too many ingredients I couldn't keep for long enough. I was with my Dad some in FL the year he passed away at 97. He was the size of a lil chick and ate healthy still, but very small amounts. So grateful to have my parents till I'm older myself.

[Anita]

Your flowers are so cute! Can't wait to see it finished! I wish my appetite would let me have leftovers :)