Country Piecemaker’s SHOW AND TELL December 09

| December 12, 2009

We had LOTS of show and tell today – Baby Quilts for the ICU – Orphan Block Quilts for Madeline’s House – regular show and tell – Merci’s show and tell from her EXOTIC TRAVELS – and FINALLY the FINALE of the BOM Mystery Quilt designed by Catherine and Sandie.  It turned out really great […]

FIRST SNOW in Midlothian, VA – sort of

| December 6, 2009

December 5 we had our first snow of the season….oh how exciting……even though it was theoretically not a snow storm, we celebrated just the same!!!!  The grandangels even took Ruby (the dog) out to play – and one of our cats, Oreo, got to go outside on a leash.  SHE LOVED IT.  I love snow […]

Pre-Christmas Festivities Brunch with Santa

| December 6, 2009

It is a yearly tradition to have Brunch with Santa at the Boathouse in Midlothian, VA – we just had our 6th annual feast.   It was a beautiful day too!  The birds were enjoying the lake – and we loved watching them soar!   We like having Brunch with Santa because he greets us at […]

Happy December Birthdays

| December 1, 2009

Happy birthday to my friend and dear family members in December. First there is Marla….and here she is about to enjoy PEANUT BUTTER PIE – her favorite – at Halfway House – and look at that chocolate syrup – great presentation.  Happy Birthday December 2, Marla!   On December 8, my daddy is celebrating his […]

Christmas Decorating Time in Virginia

| November 29, 2009

   WARNING If you are NOT a family member you may just want to skip this because I am going to share our fun decorating for Christmas last night! This year it was Sarah’s turn to put the STAR on the TREE.  It is a BIG DEAL and we can never remember whose turn it […]