My DD and DGS arrived safely Friday evening, had a fun time catching up, making candy, and watching British shows on Netflix...they've lived in England in the past...and saw her off yesterday around 1 pm just in time to clean up a little and go to DH's family Christmas. That was a good time too. This morning the house is quiet with no place to go but to the sewing room.
Carrie...hope you enjoy the header and ended project. I'm amazed at how it has changed my quilting process. I love it.
DD...your quilt is really striking. I haven't done two color quilts yet but I might have to try. I like how yours is turning out.
Mirabelle...keep your lifeboat handy! Sounds like you have days comparable to being snowed in where the weather is so bad you don't go anyplace.
All...I don't bake anything now but biscuits for breakfast but I did find a recipe for date candy that reminded me of what my Mom made for Christmas when I was young.
3 cups sugar
1 cup dates
1 cup milk
1 nuts
mix together and cook to softball stage. Pour into parchment lined jelly roll own. I sprayed the paper with cooking oil. Allow to cool. Spread powdered sugar on top and turn onto powdered sugar covered surface and cut into squares or cut only what you want at a time and roll in powdered sugar. I wanted to give some as a gift so I wrapped pieces in wax paper. Not exactly like Mom's but enough to evoke memories if going to the back porch and helping myself.
Anael...I hope you DGS gets well fast.
I echo Mirabelle's wishes. Be safe and let the people you love know how much you care for them!