This is my cure for stress to replace eating-- crafts!

I'm very proud of this wall hanging, because it's not just a small quilt. It's a wall safe. On the back are pockets where you can hide small valuables and money. Not a lot, but enough to keep your most precious things safe but ready to use.

Yes, that's an applique of a red dragon in the center. Now I just have to decide whether to sell it on the internet or give it as Yule gift.

Wow that is beautiful! I love to quilt also, and that helps me keep my mind off food too! Good job!!!

I teach sewing!!! LOL to little kids. I just love your quilt what a great idea. I am stealing that safe idea. Nice work. I love the dragon, so cool. You have been busy.

I need a fill. I can eat way to much. I am trying the zucchini lasagna tonight for dinner. Glad to hear from you. imaluckydog Kathy

Hi Ruth! Hi Lucky!

Feel free to steal the idea, y'all. One of my quilter's guildmembers has an even cooler idea. She specializes in making Linus quilts for the Linus Foundation, she likes to include a tiny doll or stuffed animal for each child in a special pocket on the quilt. (Sniffle! So adorable!) The animal/doll, about the size of a beanie baby, matches the theme of the quilt and sometimes is attached by a ribbon to the quilt so it can't be lost.

I'm new to quilting and certainly not adept yet, but I think I'll plan on making a few Linus quilts to learn on. A child won't care. They'll just feel the love. I've made one or two fleece quilts, but I think it's time for me to do more.

Lucky, I just had a fill on Monday. OMG! I'm so tight, I'm still on mushies! (happy dance) After three months of trying to go it alone and losing a mere six lbs total since May, I'm glad doc gave me a fill. This is my limit, though. If my band were any tighter, I'd be on pure liquids. Not good. We'll see if the swelling goes down in the coming week, or if this effect is permanent.

Hugs and much love!

Lena