Look at this adorable pattern using Corey Yoder's Spring Brook fabrics. The pattern is free on Fatquatershop.com, and I plan to make it with two charm packs and a bit of extra yardage. The quilt is a mini, at about 30 inches square. How cute would this be on an Easter dining table? Or any time during the spring and summer really.
That bee fabric in yellow is so adorable. I love the shade of bright yellow and sky blue. So so pretty.
This picture is from Corey Yoder's website of her finished quilt.
The pattern is put out by Fatquatershop because they had reached certain goals in a Make A Wish charity drive related to their Serendipity Sew Along. They offer the quilt patterns for the sew-along for free but gently request a donation of $5 for each pattern you download to the Make A Wish Foundation. Each time they reach a goal in their fundraising, they release a free extra project pattern. This mini quilt pattern is one of those celebration-we-did-it ones.
FQS mentioned that they recently granted a wish to a tiny little girl who is very sick. She looked to be under 3, and wanted to build a teddy bear at one of those Build A Bear places. Is that sweet or what? (I am pretty sure she got more than a teddy bear, but that was all she wished for). Make a Wish seems like such a great charity and makes some dreams come true for some really deserving children.
Hope you all had a great weekend. I spent mine with my father and we had a lovely visit. I have to step up my food game I think. I stopped cooking for him because he never ate what I put in front of him. I started buying pre-made soups and pot pies and so on. You know, things from Trader Joes etc. He would eat them, but I think I can do better. So, I am going back to making things ahead and hoping I can tempt him to eat more than a bite or two.
Praying for the perfect recipes that he will like & are super easy for you! :)
Posted by: Rhonda | May 17, 2021 at 06:16 AM
Have you tried making Chicken and Dumplings for your dad? I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like it. Bless you and your sisters for all you do for him.
Posted by: Margaret | May 17, 2021 at 07:10 AM
Pre-pandemic, I prepared lunch once a month for many years for some of the most elderly members of our church. Several of them commented that they just don't have the appetite they used to, but they always eat more when they come to lunch. I think a lot of it is having company to share the meal with. BUT, they've also commented that the smell of my baking bread makes their mouth water. We always have a bread basket and I do try to time the bread so the aroma is strong when they arrive and the bread is hot when served. Rhodes frozen dinner rolls are super easy to pull out the number you want to make fresh baked rolls. I sometimes fancy them up with a quick toss in garlic butter and and sprinkle with parmesan after they're baked. It's just as easy to give them a quick drizzle of oil (or pan spray) and sprinkle on Italian herbs or seeds or even flaky salt to make them not exactly the same each time. I've even got a method for making them into a cinnamon butterflake roll. Might be worth a try for your dad, and aside from planning ahead a little, not much work. I do prefer to thaw them in the fridge overnight, but the counter thawing works reasonably well.
Posted by: Robby | May 17, 2021 at 08:02 AM
I fixed your chicken noodle casserole recipe yesterday for a friend who had family coming for a funeral. It's my go-to & when it's doubled that makes plenty to keep for us, too! Would that be something you could take to your dad's for a weekend meal? The bee fabric is very tempting...we recently acquired two hives so it seems appropriate! Stay well!
Posted by: Jan | May 17, 2021 at 08:10 AM
I too fell down the rabbit hole and bought a layer cake of Spring Brook. It’s very pretty! Glad you had a nice weekend with your dad. He is a lucky guy!
Posted by: Kerry L | May 17, 2021 at 10:03 AM
The weekends with your Dad are well spent IMHO and you will treasure them for many years to come. Hope you have a wonderful week ahead and find some time for yourself-maybe a little stitching?
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | May 17, 2021 at 10:17 AM
I like Robby. Never met her but her thoughtfulness and kindness for her community makes me like her. Also, she times the bread so that the aroma entices her seniors to eat!
Honestly, if your dad is eating I wouldn't worry about it. Stick with what works. That is my unsolicited advice for the day. :P
Posted by: Ina | May 17, 2021 at 10:48 AM
THanks for the link. Love that cute pattern.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | May 23, 2021 at 11:45 AM