"Make what you want to make, and make it the way you want to make it." Gwen Marston

Monday, April 15, 2013

More signs of Spring, and a word of caution.

I’ve been seeing potato bags around blog land recently, and when I found some potato fabric, I knew I must have one!

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I made this without any difficulty, but when I tried to make a second, I broke four needles!  DH used it last week and was very happy with his nice fluffy potato.  We used it tonight for the last time.

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It caught on fire in the microwave!  We took it outside and doused it with water, then cut it open to rescue the potato.  So my word of warning is:  if you use a potato bag in the microwave, don’t leave it unattended!!

Before the dinner disaster, we met at the park and took a few pictures.  I wanted to get pictures of Tulip Magnolias. and DH wanted a new Spring picture  for his Facebook profile.

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And here’s my house a couple of days ago. 

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Now would you like to see what’s inside the house?  Here’s my new Sweetie!

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I till have a LOT to learn before you see any beautiful quilting.  Practice, practice, practice……

Be kind!      Sunny

8 comments:

  1. such pretty trees and i i have not heard of a potato bag but i will certainly remember your words of caution Sunny,have a great day.xx

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  2. Did you use the special batting for the potato bag? I use mine all of the time with no problem and love cooking potatoes that way.

    Very pretty blooms and such a nice new toy too.

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  3. Do you think it was the fiber content of the batting?
    Beautiful pics.
    I love spring.

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  4. Sew pleased the patato bag didn't cause more damage...
    Loving the gorgeous photos...
    Oh sunny I didn't realise you were getting a Sweet sixteen... I DO love it. thought you were getting a BIG quilting machine on a frame...

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  5. Spring is looking lovely and the magnolias are beautiful. Love the photos of the trees in front of your house.
    I am glad your potato episode did no major damage. That's a worry!
    LOVE the Sweet Sixteen! What fun you are going to have!!

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  6. I have heard of others have the same problem with the potato bags . Oh my the trees are just gorgeous , I can almost smell them ;-)_ Congrats on the new machine , what fun you will have !!

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  7. I don't have nor do I use a microwave--but am still glad to learn of the problem so that I don't make any for gifts!!!
    Love your new toy--looks like fun!!!
    and those pictures of the trees are to die for--soooo pretty---
    thanks for sharing everything--
    hugs, di and miss gracie

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  8. Beautiful trees. Love these photos. Enjoy your new "toy" I bet you are going to get lots and lots of quilting done now :)

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