Crumb Block Quilt

I finished piecing together some crumb blocks using a modified version of the disappearing 9 patch. I'm satisfied with the way it turned out.

I made enough of these blocks last year to make at least 2 of these tops. And now my crumb bin is getting full again.

I had some requests for instructions so I put a tutorial here.

Chicken Pincushions with Thread Caddy Nests

I love chicken pincushions, I modified the instructions here and here (I like prairie point combs and mine are bigger because I have so many 5 inch squares to use up) and made a few awhile ago.

My SIL won one at the family reunion. I was happy to see her using it when I went to visit. She had put it in a little bowl with some thread and it looked so cute because the bowl reminded me of a nest, which reminded me of another pincushion I had made a couple of.

I combined the two ideas.

My nest edges are pinked to eliminate binding and I used safety pins between the spools.

Rag Quilt Foot Warmer

It is so cold here today. My feet freeze when I am sitting at my computer.  I had a few rag quilt squares left over so I put them together to make a rag quilt rice pad foot warmer.  I think I will make a few nicer ones for the  cold footed among my family and friends.