Wonky Log Cabin Quilt

November 20, 2012 I posted a photo of a wonky log cabin quilt block I’d made for the survivors of Hurricane Sandy. I sent twenty blocks to a volunteer quilter in Wisconsin who combined them with blocks from two other patchworkers. She used them to create the amazing work of art you see here; the fourth Hurricane Sandy quilt she’s made so far. She shared these photos last week so we could see what a big thing our small contributions had become. Today I want to mention two small things that can make a big difference in your kitchen: tongs and shears. A good pair of spring-loaded tongs can help you turn meat on a grill, serve salads without a mess or pull a strand of spaghetti from a pot to check for doneness. The best kitchen shears are sharp enough to mince fresh chives and strong enough to cut up a whole chicken.