by Jennifer | Jan 24, 2017 | Faith, Family
Just sharing one of my favorite quotes today. I want to thank the many women in my life who embody this: my mother, my daughters, my sisters, my aunts and cousins, my dear friends, and very special readers. I would not be who I am today without you. Thank you for your...
by Jennifer | Jan 17, 2017 | Quilting Bee
This past Christmas Eve, my husband and I hosted a dinner for some wonderful friends who had never before been to Utah. I wanted to give the mother and grandmother something special, and to me, “special” is always a hand-made quilt. The quilts in the photos below are...
by Jennifer | Jan 9, 2017 | Farming&Gardening
By Richard Gappmayer, Jennifer’s father. My father planted fruit trees and while waiting for them to mature, he planted strawberries in rows between the trees. We would plant the berries one spring, and then they bore fruit the next spring and several springs...
by Jennifer | Dec 19, 2016 | Amish, Quilting Bee
Last month I showed you my beautiful present quilt top. I had sewn together all the fabric pieces to create the beautiful top, but I had not yet had a chance to add batting and backing and sew it all together. Today, I’m excited to show you the finished quilt, with...
by Jennifer | Dec 8, 2016 | Cooking, Family
These cookies are easy and delicious! They never last long at my house! What you’ll need: One chocolate cake mix (any kind will do, but for me, the more chocolate the better) 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 can of frosting (I used vanilla, but any flavor will...
by Jennifer | Nov 28, 2016 | Author's Corner, Family
I love Christmas. I love the decorations and the lights. I love being with family and eating good food and singing Christmas carols. But every year around this time, my chest gets tight and I start to panic about all the things that need to be done before Christmas....
by Jennifer | Nov 21, 2016 | Amish, Quilting Bee
I know that last month I promised to show you a Thanksgiving table runner this week, but I just couldn’t resist starting my Christmas sewing. I love this present quilt! It is very happy, almost whimsical, and you can make this pattern for any occasion, using happy...
by Jennifer | Nov 14, 2016 | Family, Farming&Gardening
By Richard Gappmayer (Jennifer’s dad) In September of each year after the pears had been picked, sorted, boxed and shipped, I would walk through the orchard and observe that many of the trees had a few pears left on them. Because there were just a few in each...
by Jennifer | Nov 7, 2016 | Cooking, Family
This is my husband’s very favorite meal. He always requests it for his birthday dinner. It’s different from a typical sweet and sour chicken because it isn’t as sticky, but it is delicious. The recipe comes from Grandma Vicky and my mother-in-law...
by Jennifer | Oct 31, 2016 | Quilting Bee
Happy Halloween, fellow quilt lovers! And just in time for this fun holiday, here is the finished Halloween quilt top I promised to show you: I love it! I think it is worth all the time it took create. And guess what was the hardest part of the quilt? Creating the...
