A gift and a plan

This cook book was a gift from a very good friend.  Neither one of us cooks much anymore but she laughed and said she enjoyed reading it and I have too. It was as good as a novel and took about the same amount of time.  I read recipe after recipe.  That baked Alaska on the front looks Delicious.  I haven't made baked Alaska in years but if I remember it was not that hard.  Maybe I should try it again and get the  girls excited about it.

Now to the plan...  I plan to finish all my bindings and never cut a quilt without cutting the binding again.    I also plan to really start on my list.  Not just add to it as it is getting out of control.   I am going to do a black and white quilt for my daughter to take to college--that is what she is asking for--I don't have a pattern yet for this so if you have seen a great black and white one let me know.

This quilt by Heather Mulder Peterson is on my list and soon to be on my cutting table.....Unless I begin with

this gorgeous Snibble.  I even have this very fabric.  Carrie told me what it was and even where I could find some, what a nice lady. It was a season old by the time the book came out.  It is an April Cornell fabric--I can't remember the name.  Speaking of Carrie, I am crazy about her new line of fabric, fresh palette. 

Then on my list for the last 5 years is this Meet me in Paris quilt by Johnalee .  I think I am intimidated to begin cutting all those fan blades. 

Wish me luck because you know there will be a ton of distractions in blogland and then there will be the quilt retreat at Bryce Canyon and then of course the Quilt Walk. 

Happy New Year!  Enjoy!

Today is the day.

Sorry for the red tape they were sealing the walk.

I thought the statue was great but I could not have imagined how good the rest of the park would be.  The dedication of the Quilt Walk Statue and Park is today.  On my way home from work last night I stopped and shot a few pictures as Elaine, Pat, Mac and crew were doing the last of the clean up and shine for today. 

Side view of the park.  Each of the seven men who took part in the quilt walk have a bench with part of their history carved into it. 

Another view of the park.  I can't wait for everyone to see it when they come for the Festival next year.

This Medallion is everywhere.  I love it.  Does anyone have the pattern?

This should be a good day.  Although if you are coming a jacket might be in order.  There is apple crisp for refreshments.  Yum.


Enjoy!