Book Journal
Books are a major part of my inner life. I average about 3 books a month, and read a wide range from biographies to science fiction to murder mysteries to just about anything that catches my fancy. I don’t feel that I have to finish…
Author: Suzanne
New Header for the Fall
I’m removing the header photo I had on my site since early summer. This image was from my trip to Dingle, County Kerry, or as I sometimes refer to it “The Ireland of Postcards.” It’s a magical place! I’ve added a header with an image…
Yeasted Waffles
I usually stay a mile away from yeast baking because it is fussy and time consuming. However, I make these waffles fairly regularly now and they just rise overnight. The waffles are lovely and light and as long as you have time time to make…
Bread and Butter Pudding
Bread and Butter Pudding is a dish that I did not grow up with, so I have no preconceived notion of how it should taste. It is considered quite the treat here, so I’ve tried making it many times and with several variations. This is…
Modern Quilter Tote Swap
This summer I joined a quilter swap where you make a tote bag for another quilter, and someone else makes one for you. I decided last minute to join it since I have very limited tote making experience. In fact I had never made a…
Birmingham Quilt Show
The Birmingham Quilt show in early August is now one of my favorite events of all time. It’s incredibly inspiring to see so many beautiful pieces of art in one place, and talk to people who have such different experience and opinions. This year I…
Final Quilt Layout
Here is the final layout that I decided on. This is why I always give it a few days before making a decision! I have decided who will get this quilt and let them help me decide on the border color. I also picked up…
Decisions, Decisions
One of my favorite aspects of quilting is deciding which direction to take. There are so many decision points in quilting. First you need to decide what to start, then there are always decisions to make along the way, especially if you decide to do…
Chocolate Suprise Cupcakes
These chocolate cupcakes are a new favorite. They are simple to make and do not need to be frosted, plus a winner in my taste test with my neighbors. 120 g soft margarine 100 g caster sugar 2 eggs 170 g self rising flour 2…
Apple MacBook Pro RIP
I haven’t written for a while, and I am blaming my 2007 MacBook’s very timely death in June. It was a terrific computer right up to the end, when it gave me a warning that it was dying so I could log in and back…