sewing

This week as I am off school, so I have taken time to do some sewing.  Here are some pot holders that I made with scraps from my scrap bin.  My favorite is the one with the tiny squares...(one inch finished).  My sister is the master of using scraps.  I can see how it can be addictive.

Bird Count

Bird Count by Susan Edwards Richmond and illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman is a good book for this time of year.  It is about Ava helping with her community's annual Christmas Bird Count.  The book caught my attention since I have been participating in the Christmas Bird Count now for a couple of years and look forward to it.  If you like bird watching, this is a book to share with the young people in your life.