Thanksgiving Prep

 It has taken a bit to get used to thinking of meal planning ahead of time.  Take Thanksgiving.  I normally wouldn't be thinking about it yet but since I only go to the store the first Friday of the month, I have to think about what I'm going to need to pick up for Thanksgiving!  That's not easy for me because I don't normally plan out my meals.  I'm trying to get better.

So this is what is on the Thanksgiving Menu so far.  Dan will be coming over so I also need to get his birthday present ready for him since it is the day after Thanksgiving.  So much to do in so little time....sigh.

Thanksgiving Menu - 2021

Ham

Yam Casserole (the old marshmallow on top type)

Mashed potatoes with cream cheese added to them

rice pudding with raisins 

mixed veggies

fudge brownies with ice cream on top - dessert

pumpkin pie - dessert

I have most of the ingredients for the meal.  I just have to pick up one or two things to replace what I will be using.  Now for Dan's birthday, I have some snack plates for him.  These are ceramic and have both a bowl and tray attached.  They came today and they are cute.  I'm glad that I ordered two for myself also.  To go with that, I will make him my Italian Hummus and put Ritz crackers (his favorite to eat with dip).  I also plan on oatmeal raisin cookies and some peanut butter cookies.  It will be a snack present.  LOL.  I might also put in some popcorn since I know he likes that too.   

What do you think?

But before we get to Thanksgiving, we need to get past Halloween.  :)

Tooting my Horn - again

 Contrary to what this blog might seem, I don't normally toot my own horn.  Actually in today's email, I had to be told to toot my own horn.  :)

I did a test pattern for The Quilt Pattern Magazine.

https://quiltpatternmagazine.com/

This time the pattern that I was testing was called Nora Bear.

I'm sorry that you can't see theq uilting that much.  It was done with silver (Kreinik thread) silver snowflakes, etc.    I think Nora is cute.  What do you think?  The pattern will be in the next issue of the Quilt Pattern Magazine.  

Have fun and if you make your own Nora Bear, let me know.  :)

Quilt Exhibit at Jonesboro (AR) Public Library - 26 pictures

Today I was lucky enough to get to see the Quilt Exhibit at the Jonesboro Arkansas Public Library and take some pictures.  I thought I would share them with you.  when you see the one of Elvis, an internet friend of mine did it.  Her name is Pam Tucker.  You did a good job Pam!  enjoy everybody.  It's time for me to get to bed.  :)