Beaded Turtle squares

The new Bead-It-Forward challenge is Turtles. Initially I was completely stumped. After a trip to the local craft store and the purchase of a couple of turtle buttons, I started stitching. The one on the right was first and then I played with a turtle heading into the water. Now there are patterns coming out designed by other participants. Ideas are starting to flow. Should be a really interesting (set of) quilt(s). Not sure how many I will do... I certainly do not expect the same level as last year but who knows...

Home Made

My newest favorite food to make: Tamales.

Google comes in handy again as I searched for and found recipes for both the dough as well as the filling. I've done taco seasoned meat in the past and they are yummy. These are black bean and corn and are amazing! I read a book called Red Glass a a few months ago and the written description of a community village of people gathered together chatting while making this food for their meals created a calling to me. I am alone in preparing this and yet I am connected.

Crepes may be next... stay tuned.