The decision was made to cap the wooden edging in the front garden, the wood was duly stained but I could not find the long panel pins. A side trip to B & Q today while I was in Neath has solved the issue. Strangely I did not promptly find the ones I was convinced that I had when I returned home.
It will have to wait until tomorrow, it has been raining quite heavily here all day.
I watched a bit of Sunday Brunch yesterday, the telly just happened to be on that channel. Simon Rimmer was making a super duper lasagne, a layer of macaroni cheese, then one of meat sauce, another of macaroni cheese, a few dollops of Mozzarella then a topping of breadcrumbs and grated parmesan with some butter rubbed in. Not a calorie in sight.
It looked very good so I made one for tonight.
I wish you could smell this, it is gorgeous, and it tasted even better.
Not a dish to make weekly but every now and then for a treat.
While I was in the mood to play I remembered that I had a tutorial from The Missouri Star Quilt Co to watch. A simple way to make the Cathedral Window block.
I watched and I did look simple, none of the pressing, folding and more pressing and folding. Just a stack of charm squares, and a little pressing.
Well I made a version of the one that Jenny made but I am not over pleased with it. I used my normal 1/4" seam and it is too small. The points are too far apart and the thick layers at the seams made sewing and pressing difficult. I will be making it again but will use a wider seam and will tack the middle seams to hold the layers together before machining.
I used my happy red and white polka dots and managed to get a crease in that, DUH.
I will be stitching the binding down later, I have no idea what I will do with it. I made it on a whim, just because.
If anyone would like it for a table topper drop me a comment, it would be fine with a bowl of fruit or a vase of flowers or a plant on it.
It measures 25 1/2" by 18".
Now the washing up is calling and Ben would rather like another walk.
TTFN Pam
I'd love it Pam, it's so beautiful. As I've mentioned, I don't sew and am in awe of your gorgeous work. I can see why it's called a Cathedral Window, it's very reminiscent of the stained glass windows I love so much in cathedrals.
ReplyDeleteYou were the first to respond so it is yours.
DeleteHi Pam, moving onto a narrow boat in a few weeks, this would be ideal for my dinette. Let me know how much you want for it.
ReplyDeleteRegards Lynda (las2563@yahoo.co.uk)
Sorry Lynda, you were pipped at the post, however if you really want one drop me an email and we will sort out what size and colours.
DeleteI think that is beautiful. I tried some cathedral window many years ago and never finished it - it was a cushion cover. I wonder if I've still got it.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what you find when you start sorting through cupboards. I have unearthed stuff that I do not remember buying never mind making.
DeleteLooks to scary for me to make, maybe next year! Yum lasagne I've not made one for yonks, Mike isn't too keen on it but the boys & I like it so it will be on the menu again soon x
ReplyDeleteI swear that it is easy, the only "wrinkle" is keeping the layers together. Have a look at the tutorial. Jenny puts out very good makes and keeps it simple.
DeleteWhat a lovely idea to offer it to someone. I made a passable Cathedral Window "something" many many years ago so I don't qualify, but I prefer hand sewing anyway. It was only passable, truly.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I would LOVE to pick your brains for a tutorial for a full-size quilt I have the pattern and material for, but need a bit of encouragement over!
Name the day, I can come to you or you can come here. A sewing day sounds good to me.
DeleteWill do - have a busy few weekends coming up with Fleamarkets and Antiques Fairs, and a trip down to Dorset, but I will try and sort a day out inbetween.
Deletethat is gorgeous well made. Someone is going to be lovely on someone's table. I also like the look of that mac and cheese dish.
ReplyDeleteI had fun making it, there will be more to come. I just pulled fabric at random for this but will be more selective next time.
DeleteThat is beautiful indeed. Pam you are a talented lady . It looks perfect to me xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Leisha, I am very critical of my work but I will be having another go soon. Possibly today if it rains.
DeleteYou are so talented Pam your quilts are stunning xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, "blushes wildly" for your kind words.
DeleteYour sewing is gorgeous, as usual, I love it, Pam.
ReplyDeleteMore blushes, thank you.
DeleteWow, I wish that I could whip up a quilt like that on a whim!! It is beautiful and I am sure that you will find a use for it. The macaroni cheese dinner looks delicious too! xx
ReplyDeleteIt will be on its way to a good home later today. The dinner very delish.
DeleteIs there a recipe for that "calorie free" :) cheesy dish or did you just kind of put it together from memory. It looks delicious. Your quilt squares are simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI just played for a while and there it was. I cooked the pasta as usual, made a cheese sauce, quite thick and let it cool. The bolognese sauce was minced beef, onion, garlic, celery, red and green capsicums and mushrooms along with a can of chopped tomatoes and some beef stock. Then I layered them up. The topping was just fresh breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan and a good knob of butter rubbed together roughly and spread over the top. I did not weigh or measure anything and it was delish.
DeleteYou should try the Hairy Bikers low calorie lasagne Henny Penny. But I'm not going to find Sunday Brunch and look this up myself!
DeleteYour latest sewing endeavour is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks.
DeleteWow! that is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteCarolx
Thank you Carol
DeleteWow, what gorgeous patchwork, lucky Sooze! I love your choice of fabics, so pretty. You are a very talented crafter!!
ReplyDeleteSue XX
Thank you Sue and welcome aboard. I just tried this after seeing the tutorial, I would love to make a full sized quilt but it would be very heavy, there are several layers of fabric there, and I would be "iffy" about washing it.
DeleteThank you Sue and welcome aboard. I just tried this after seeing the tutorial, I would love to make a full sized quilt but it would be very heavy, there are several layers of fabric there, and I would be "iffy" about washing it.
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