Creative Attempts and Yummy Give-away

As if I wasn't busy enough birding and sewing,

sewing and birding,

I thought it might be fun to try my hand at

cake decorating.

Yeah, I know, pretty funny.

Not only did I blow through my

monthly allowance in less than 2 weeks,

it really wasn't my thing.

But I learned a few fun tricks, and I'll be able to play

cake, cookies, and cupcakes for special occasions.,

as long as no one looks too closely.

So here's cake #1, made during lesson two.

The owl pattern was taken from a Connecting Threads quilt.

Here's cake #3, after the fourth and final lesson,

inspired by a

Wantobe Quilter's free design

for Colourque or Stitchery

© Helen Stubbings, Hugs ‘n Kisses.

(Notice there aren't any roses. Not my thing!

I'll have to practice more.

That is if I can put the binoculars down

and unplug the sewing machine for a little while.)

If you like to play with your food

before you serve it,

I found a most delightful site and a new book.

As a matter of fact, there is a give-away for this

newly released book at Bake at 350,

another fun-to-eat site!!

Cake for breakfast?  You bet!  And now I'm going to

ride the sugar high

and get busy at the sewing machine

take a walk.