Mow a Little, Sew a Little

It's been difficult trying to keep up with the lawn.

Now that the rains have slowed, it's a little easier.

I bought a self-propelled mower

and can mow twice as much in half the time.

But the mower is very heavy.

 

In order to accomplish everything on my list for the day,

I mow a little,

then come in for a break

and sew a little.

 

A few quick pics

of projects in the works.

 

 

A Grandparents' Quilt

 

 

Soon to be a lavender sachet.

 

Almost a bag.

 

And a finish.

 

The quilt I made

for my friend's husband with leukemia.

Sadly, he took a sudden turn for the worse,

and passed away (more or less) unexpectedly

only 3 days after recieving this warm embrace.

 

Rest in Peace, dear man.

 

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Got mint?

Here's a tried and true recipe for you!

 

 

 

                                 Fresh Mint Butter Cookies

 

1-1/2 flour                                              1 egg
1/8 tsp salt                                              2 Tbs milk
1/2 tsp baking powder                           4 Tbs chopped fresh mint
1 stick butter                                          1/4 tsp vanilla

2/3 C sugar

 

Cream butter. Gradually add sugar. Add egg, milk, vanilla, and beat thoroughly.

Mix dry ingredients and chopped mint together. Add to dough. Let chill overnight.

Drop by tsp. 2" apart on greased cookies sheet at 350 for 10-12 min.

Makes 3 doz.   Rolls out great for use with simple cookie cutters.

One last thought. 

The mosquitos are out!

They don't like lavender.

 

I keep a bottle of lavender lotion at the back door,

and a tin of solid lavender lotion in my backpack.

 

Have a great day!

 

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