Weekend Projects

I am quilting my HH top a little each day. It has been a long process, as I have been trying out different doodles. The center is covered with my panto's, however the 7" border has taken on a life of its own. I have decided to call her "Pottery Garden". For a full view of just the center section before sewing together, visit here.

The Blackberries are coming in daily - did you remember the blooms in a previous post?. Even though a couple of gallons have been picked, look at those still on the bush. Unbelievable. My MIL has already made a few batches of her famous dumplings - yummmm.

Blackberry Dumplings Anyone?

My MIL Alzina and FIL Sidney both have green thumbs....mine is totally black. About 25 years ago, my grandmothers brother, Daniel, gave me clippings from his blackberry bushes. Those clippings traveled over 400 miles from mid-Texas to southern Louisiana. My MIL planted them near the bayou and they have thrived all these years. Only in Texas fashion, these bushes produce the biggest toe-size berries. My Uncle Dan has been long gone, however I think he would be very proud of his little off-springs.