Christmas Fun 2011

It looks as  thought fun was had by all at the 2011 Blockheads' Christmas Party held at Peggy's house.

2012 Project idea

Here is the latest idea for a Blockhead project in 2012.

The pattern is available at All People Quilt. 

What do you think?

Fall Retreat

Some of the Blockheads were able to get away for a relaxing
fall retreat at Miki's cabin in Wyoming. It looks as though they are all having fun!

Gifts for all! 

Pillow cases for Miki. 

A finish for everyone! 

Heaven!

On Barbara's recent vacation to Portland, OR she found herself at the
door of Fabric Heaven!

Barbara's Been Busy!

Barbara has been busy on a quilt for Kristian's friend. This quilt was inspired by the U of U quilt she made for him for Christmas! Good job, Girl!

Thanks from Cora Mae!

Blockhead Toni is a Grandma! Finally, she says!

The Blockheads made a basket for baby's enjoyment!


Here is a photo of the thank you from Baby
 Cora and Mom Amanda!

Sheila's BOM Finish

Here is Sheila's BOM finish for last year! I think it looks great! Amazing, here's another different look for the same pattern! 

This Year's BOM Project

Several of the Blockheads are working on Blocks of the Month for 2011.
 Here are the first 2 blocks that Barbara has finished.

PJ's BOM Finish

Pj finished her BOM blocks. Now all it needs are the borders, right PJ?

Barbara's BOM Finish

Here is my BOM finish!

Isn't it amazing,  all of the quilts look different! 

Peggy's BOM Finish

Here's my BOM from last year.  It has been completed for a  while and I gave mine to a family with three young kids that used to be my neighbors in Kaysville and then moved to a nearby town and now are moving to AZ.  I think the little kids loved it and it's something they can have to remember me by. 
I also thought it was a fun quilt to work on.

BOM Finishes

 The Blockheads did this Block of the Month from Debbie Mumm's site last year.

I made mine entirely from my stash until I got to the border and the binding. This was a really fun project to do. I have had it back from the quilter for a long time. I have been slowly working on the binding and the hanging sleeve. It is finished! I will give it to the librarian at my school as she does so many nice things for everyone there. She is a frog lover, so I hope she enjoys this quilt!

New Website

I found a new website with free block patterns! You will need to check out this site. I also added it to the list of websites we like to visit on the right hand sidebar. Enjoy!

Words of Wisdom

Slow Dance

Have you ever watched kids on the merry-go-round?

Or listened to the rain slapping the ground? 

Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?

Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

You better slow down, don't dance so fast.

Time is short-the music won't last.

Do you run through each day- on the fly?

When you ask, "How are you?"-Do you hear the reply?

When the day is done, do you lie in your bed

with the next hundred chores running through your

head?

You better slow down, don't dance so fast. 

Time is short-the music won't last.

Ever told your child-"we'll do it tomorrow"?

And in your haste, not seen his sorrow?

Ever lost touch, let a friendship die

cause you never had time to call and say "Hi"?

YOu'd better slow down, don't dance so fast. 

Time is short-the music won't last. 

Christmas Party Recipes

For those of you who loved the "eats" at the Christmas party, here are the recipes. Enjoy!

Broccoli Salad

 1 bunch broccoli, chopped

2 T red onion, chopped

1/2 cup almonds silvered or sliced

1# bacon (fried and crumbled)

1 cup grated sharp cheese

 

Dressing:

1 c mayo

1/2 c sugar

2T wine or raspberry vinegar

salt & pepper to taste

 

Merry Chirstmas everyone!

 Nancy 

 

Winter Salad

Head of Romaine Lettuce

1 cup cut up apple

1 cup cut up pear

1 cup cashews (Oops! I forgot them)

1 cup grated Swiss cheese

Seeds from one pomegranate

 

Dressing

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp Poppy seeds

 

Toss greens, cheese and fruit with dressing and serve immediately.

 Merry Christmas!

 PJ Secrist

The Blockheads' Blog

This is the start of the Blockheads' first blog! I will be the blog master for a wonderful group of quilters who joined to share their love of quilting in 2003. The charter members were Barbara, Charlene, Lynn, and Toni.

We are all very different in our tastes in fabric and quilts, but that has helped us along the way.

We were joined later by PJ, Nancy, Sheila, Miki, Peggy, and Karla.

Barbara, otherwise known as BO is our fearless leader.

Stayed connected by checking our blog each time you log on! Lots of plans, dreams, excitement, quilting, recipes, photos, and more to come!