A Mini Post

 

Hi!  A mini post tonight for everyone here and on IG who weighed in about the Jacks' final border/ edge--here it is. 

And omigosh that worn washed soft shirt plaid was hard to work with. 

I see it,  I agree it's the right choice, but oh  yawn, sigh.

The cheddar bellybutton polka dots were so much better. But confining. Distracting. The tan plaid lets  the Jacks remain the stars. 

This will prob be the back. Isn't sshe precious! the hair bow, the big eyes....

The  large scale graphic panels were a mistaken late night purchase. I expected them about 5" square. But no. 14"? The Cheri "Jacks'' quilt pattern is entitled Trick or Treat and since I loathe embroidering, this is a fun way to acknowledge that.

Now I must order the so cute polka dots, the drawback of always ordering only 1/2 yards. The top is about 35" square.

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FYI or for anyone who wondered why I wanted the new repro Shiny Bright ornies: ($12.99 ish)

here's an auction  this year in Ohio.

 Note the prices. I remember when my dad brought home the boxes he found in my aunt's attic after she passed. Mostly bells and some w the indentations. How I marveled at their hand made fragility, already old back then. 

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Yesterday when it was cold , so cold, and gale windy, I made my TJ pumpkin Cake.

I added 2/3 C sour cream and a generous half cup, maybe 3/4 C, of chocolate bits. Baked in a cake pan instead if a loaf pan. Oh delish , best cake I've had in many many years.

Back for a regular visit Fri/ Sat  or over the weekend/ Monday. Have fun holiday prepping til then.

love

lizzy

 PS Here's the Jacks w real googly eyes! From the Turby project. Plastic , glow in the dark.