2 sticks of butter, melted and cooled. C brown sugar, packed. 3 C flour, all purpose. 1 C almonds, sliced. 8 oz dried whole apricots. Preheat the oven to 350F.

Sunday, January 22, 2017. The following poem was written by my brother Tom, when he was 8 years-old. Tom was a prolific writer, even in the 3rd grade! Tom was a gentle soul and our Mom shared how this little poem beautifully captures his loving and caring nature, even when a young boy. I wish I were a stallion. A great big wise old horse,. I would lead a giant herd. And never change my course. I would take care of my big herd. And help all the ones in need.

Saturday, April 07, 2018. And how she manages to keep coming up with more and more adorable things for us! My letter today is uppercase U! Like all the letters, U comes together quickly and instructions are available it two sizes. The illustrations are perfect and make it easy to follow along with just a glance.

T o see the complete quilt click here. September 24 - 26, 2015.

Saturday, June 7, 2014. Today was the paint out for the FCPS at Princess Place Preserve. I figured we would be huddled under a picnic roof somewhere, but decided yo go anyway. As it turns out, it was a beautiful day. And here is another little crawly that was fishing in my pool. Sunday, June 1, 2014. Saturday, May 24, 2014.

Saturday, August 15, 2015. I just love going to retreat! Where else do you get to spend time with your closest friends, doing what you enjoy most - quilting - not eating - though that is probably second. It was a five day retreat, so we had all sorts of time to chat, sew, eat, sew, chat, eat, repeat! She then moved on to another Red Crinoline Quilts project - Oa.