making progress...

Yes, I've uploaded my videos and text to the Creative Spark drive and feel as though I have finally gotten somewhere with my class elements for No Strings Attached. Happily, it's just in time for my sort-of vacation and I can relax.

Flying tomorrow to visit my kids and grands and some friends in New Jersey -- leaving my computer home (I think) and my sewing machine (definitely) so I can just spend time enjoying the family I haven't seen in so long! My grandsons,especially -- most of whom are now legal adults (when did this happen??) and either about to enter college, are in college, or have just graduated. It makes me sad that I have been in Florida for the last three years, away from my family. But that's life.

Tonight I made my second batch of Brown Sugar Bourbon ice cream with pecans & candied ginger. Oh, my! You really can't tell how divine it is from looking at it, but trust me.

I make ice cream probably once every week or two. Vanilla's a standby (Phil is a vanilla fan) but i love espresso ice cream and salted caramel. I always make icream less sweet than many of the recipes; no more than ½ cup of sugar, no matter what. (remember, I don't have a sweet tooth). If you want the recipe for the brown sugar bourbon, let me know and I'll post it. Heaven.

I have not been in the mood to do actual work, but I have made a few samples for my online class. Just what-iff-ing to see how different the vibe is when you use all solids vs prints and solids mixed. I like them both but their personalities are not the same. Which would you prefer if you were making a quilt? And what does each of these communicate to you?

I have an early morning tomorrow if I want to make my plane to New Jersey, so I am signing off earlier than I would normally do. If I can post while I am up north, I will. Otherwise, will see you after I get back to Florida. I will only be gone for a week -- not enough time to see everybody I want to see. But better than not at all.

xoxo

R.