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I know this is off topic but I wish we could have an aging care marketplace. I also collect vintage jewelry and have made many necklaces with vintage beads. I believe I shared our interest some time ago with LeaL as she is very into this too. The quilting topic made me think of this. I know it's just wishful thinking. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there could be an aging care convention!! At least in my opinion. There are so many of you I wish I could meet. I did meet with a poster who was local a few years ago. She hasn't been on this site for awhile. It was nice to share our mutual aging mother's situations.
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ITTR, I an also sorry for your loss. I am dealing with a mother in hospice who is living on and on despite much suffering. I know I will feel bad once she is gone but it is so hard to see week after week. In the 1990's there was this wonderful quilt shop in Williamsburg,VA that amongst many items sold amazing round quilted pot holders. They would generally use 2 color themes. I gave many as gifts. Have never been able to find these again. They were so interesting they could be hung on a kitchen wall in my opinion. They also did red and green versions that were great for Xmas. Good luck with your endeavors quilting.
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ITRR & Need -
My first quilting project was a queen quilt. I figured breaking it down into blocks was easier, so I purchased block-of-the-month kits from JoAnn’s. Got tired of feeling behind after several months, and created this with the blocks I had completed
https://m.facebook.com/CreativeCasuals/photos/a.146789992119832/146790002119831/?type=3

Yes, start with a table runner lol.
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Need, oops! Press and seal Saran wrap.

It sticks to the cloth and doesn't leave any residue when peeled off.
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River,

I like seeing things in person because I hate having to return.
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Oh my gosh, ITRR

You started quilting with a king sized quilt. That’s ambitious!

I can sew but I have not quilted anything. I’m a bit intimidated by the process. I have always admired quilted items.

I will definitely take your advice and start with a smaller project. I like the idea of doing a table runner.

What is peel and stick?
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Need, I love my quilted table runners. I put Peel and stick on the table side to stop any spills from sitting on the wood. It works great.

If you can sew, you can quilt. You will be surprised at how easy it really is. You can hand stitch them or you can tie them or my favorite the crow stitch. Start with a small project, my first project was a king size quilt and I really recommend something smaller to sort it out first :-)
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NHWM. I love WS too and they offer free shipping which is great for my out of state children. Our Bed Bath and Beyond seems to still be going but I often can't find what I want. Always use their coupons. My kids too do mostly online shopping. They have busy work schedules and are raising children. I prefer stores or at least be able to talk to someone. I have something coming from CA and it is in transit somewhere. I always have to remember what should be coming when I order online. Our middle child always had stacks of boxes in her entry. Except for Costco she rarely shops in stores.
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Started a ground turkey white bean chili this morning. Soaked and slightly cooked beans last night. Chopped heirloom fresh tomatoes. It is smelling wonderful. We are having cold weather here in SC so this will be perfect for several days.
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went to Montgomery Inn for ribs. busy but the line wasn't as long as usual for Friday night
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Any Bed, Bath and Beyond shoppers? We have one in Metairie, La., which is a part of the greater New Orleans area. I see where they are closing four stores in Louisiana. That will make six closures so far in Louisiana.

Bed, Bath and Beyond is supposed to be filing for bankruptcy. I have bought some things from them because of the coupons and a great return policy.

Sometimes, I go to the ‘going out of business’ sales. It’s hit or miss though to find deals. They probably sell most things off to other discount retailers.

My daughters tell me that I am out of the loop going into stores to shop. They rarely do and buy most things online.

I suppose more and more people are buying online.

I love Williams Sonoma for housewares.
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Remembering Ben's in Montreal and their fabulous smoked meat sandwiches. Those were the day!!!
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ITRR,

The other thing that I found online that I want to make is a table runner that is filled with the same material that is used in pot holders.

I do have a drawer filled with trivets but I like the idea of using a pretty runner and not having all of my mismatched trivets on the table!

I love some of the quilted table runners but I never learned how to quilt. My mom did some quilting and my daddy’s mom did too. I didn’t know my father’s parents. They died before I was born. Daddy had two of his mom’s quilts.

My grandmother’s quilts were destroyed in mom’s house in Katrina. I think homemade quilts are so special. It’s a beautiful labor of love to be passed onto family members.
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Haven't seen any post from Bridget for a couple of weeks now. Anyone knows what's going with her?
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ITRR,

Funny you should mention this. I was just reading about that on a sewing blog that I read.

I can print out the pattern. The blogger said exactly what you said, to use only cotton fabric, thread and batting.

Thanks for the feedback on these. I think I am going to make some.
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Need, I love those coozies. The biggest thing to think about is using a microwave safe stuffing. Not all of it is safe, found that one out from my cousin. Who would have thought?

I recommend them!
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Barb,

That’s one of my husband’s favorite dinners. Swordfish isn’t common here. Once in awhile we will see it on a restaurant menu.

He orders it often when he travels to California.
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Swordfish marinated in rice vinegar ad sesame oil, vermicelli rice noodles with peanut sauce, green beans and salad.
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Does anyone use those fabric bowl cozies when heating up food in the microwave? I keep seeing these and tempted to buy them or make some. I use a pot holder to remove a hot bowl from the microwave.
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I’m being lazy tonight and doing grilled cheese sandwiches!
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I'm making a faux reuben sandwich - no sauerkraut so I'm making up some sweet & sour cabbage, I've got montreal smoked meat instead of pastrami and cheddar rather than swiss. All on pumpernickel.
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cw,

This is true. It is a fundraiser activity. They don’t make a lot from selling their cookies.

Some people freeze their thin mint cookies to make them last longer. Ours never made it to the freezer!

I have eaten frozen Peppermint Pattie’s at my friend’s house. Those are great frozen!
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You all need to keep in mind that the girl guide cookies are meant to be a fund raiser, think of it as making a donation to the organization not buying cookies.
In my area the cubs and scouts have apple days where they shine up apples and go door to door or set up on the sidewalk "selling" individual apples... I think the whole concept is flawed because people don't understand that the apple is really a reward for their contribution and many think handing over $1 for an apple is generous.
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LuckyLu,

That stinks. I haven’t bought any GS cookies this year. I hate that they have changed though.

I remember camp being a big incentive for us to sell cookies also.

sp, those are good.
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If you like thin mints the keebler grasshopper cookies are just as good.
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They sold for a quarter when I sold them in the mid 60's. I do remember the price increasing to 75¢. My favorite are the Tagalog peanut butter patties.
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I had to hide the cookies.
Every night,my dH grazes thru the kitchen looking for chocolate or anything sweet.
How he doesn't have diabetes or a weight problem is beyond me.
I just look at the cookies or candy and gain 5 lbs.
I wish my metabolism was faster.
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Bandy - I can easily eat half a box of the peanut butter sandwich cookies, probably a whole box if I don't stop myself. But don't feel bad, half a box isn't that much.
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I agree, luckylu. GS cookies used to taste better. Now, they are made with cheaper ingredients, so the taste goes down. The boxes are smaller, the cookies are smaller, but the prices are higher.
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NHWM,
The taste was about the same but the cookies didn't have much filling and the cookies were smaller and there were only 2 sleeves.
When I sold Girl Scout cookies,if you sold a certain amount,over a hundred boxes,you got to go to camp for free for a week or two.
The little girl's Mother did mention that their troop was saving to go to a special camp out of state so I think they're still doing some kind of fundraising.
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