Hourglass Log Cabin Blocks

I've made a good start on the log cabin alternate blocks for the Hourglass quilt. 12 are finished, 13 to go. They come together quickly and easily. This quilt top is going to be finished before I know it!

My homemade cranberry reilsh is done. It has oranges and Grand Marnier in it and is so good! Last year it was kind of soupy and I figured I hadn't cooked it quite long enough to set up. I made sure that didn't happen again this year.

Today Eva gets out of school early and we plan to make pies. A pumpkin and a pecan. For four people. Oh well, it's just once a year right? We can have two pieces.

I probably won't post again until next Monday. This weekend our plan is to get our Christmas decorations put out, so that will keep us busy. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving if you are in the US.

I wanted to give you all an update on my nephew, since being grateful is very much on my mind. He is home from the hospital after his cardiac arrest. The CPR he got while waiting for the paramedics to turn up caused him to have several broken ribs, so he is getting over that as well as the procedure to install a new pacemaker with a built in defribilator. I tell you, if that bystander had not been right there to see him go down and immediately started CPR, we would be telling a very different story today. So I am grateful for the kindness of strangers who step up and try to help in those first crucial seconds when it really counts. And also grateful for all your kind thoughts and prayers and for the grace of God to give my nephew another chance to live his life. We are counting our blessings this year.

 

 

 

Comments

[Pamela Dempsey]

Amen

[T Holzer]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Nicole. And thank you for all that you share with us readers here on your blog. Very much appreciated!

[Kathy Czuprynski]

It’s so gratifying to hear that CPR saved your nephew’s life. I taught both basic Red Cross CPR and Instuctors in my prior life. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[Bridget]

Right, a timely reminder to get my kids in to the CPR class and refresh my knowledge. You never know. Thanksgiving indeed. Oh, and a beautiful quilt.

[Kelli]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Nicole! So thankful for the person who jumped in to help your nephew! And two pies for 4 people - sounds like a good plan!🥰 Enjoy your time with family and blessings to you ❤️

[Diane Linford]

I’m so glad to hear about your nephew. ♥️♥️♥️

[Kerry L]

Happy Thanksgiving to you Nicole and your family! Hope you did the turkey and those delicious pies justice! So very happy to hear about your nephew!!! Best news of all!
Hope you have a restful and peaceful week!

[CarolE]

Such a wonderful update on your nephew! May you have a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy making those pies with Eva.

[Sandra]

Grateful, Thankful, Blessed certainly fits your Thanksgiving. Wonderful news about your nephews recovery! Your cranberry relish looks wonderful and I think your pie ratio to people is perfect! Lovely quilt!

[Jan]

You never know when you'll make a difference in someone's life, do you? Many blessings & much gratitude to the hero who performed CPR on your nephew. I hope he's able to thank them in person one day! Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast & holiday decorating together.🥧🥧

[PamO]

Happy Thanksgiving. Broken ribs, although painful, are a small price to pay for life. Wonderful person who stepped up.
Celebrate with lots of pie. Don't forget the whipped cream.

[Sue Peck]

You hourglass quilt is so pretty! Thank you for all that you share on your blog! I’m so glad that your nephew is doing well! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[Nancy]

Happy Thanksgiving! Would you share your Cranberry Relish with Grand Marnier? It sounds so yummy!

[Elaine]

So very very happy for your nephew, life is so precious we dont always appreciate it, or the kindness of others until it's too late. Have a wonderful time with your family and enjoy your pies - not keen on cranberries but I'd enjoy the Grand Marnier!! Elaine in UK

[Kerry]

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. So pleased your nephew is doing well and quick thinking by the person who acted promptly to save him.
All the best

[Jennifer in Indy]

Good news to hear about your nephew - hope his recovery continues to go well.

[Anita]

Love your blocks and so happy to hear your nephew is doing better. How appropriate that there are extra blessings at this time to be thankful. Hope you had a great week!

[Erin]

What a blessing it is to hear that your nephew is mending well! I can hardly imagine the gratitude he must feel.
Your quilt blocks are terrific!