Paisley and Polka Dots

[...] anything Mary Engelbreit. I guess I had planned on the patchwork being the 'front' of the table runner but either one works! And of course I had to make some matching tea towels! I'm adding this to [...]

[...] , or two more of these ones! Alright, my favorite project of the weekend was this table runner for my Mom on Mother's Day.  This is the front... And the back.  She's a gardener so I [...]

[...] make sure your back is a few inches larger than your quilt top. Lay your backing down on the floor, right side down.  There are many ways of 'basting' a quilt, [...]

[...] with salsa, black beans, lettuce, shreaded cheese, and chives. Taco Seasoning: 1 tbsp. chili powder 1 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 tsp. oregano [...]

[...] used plain diced tomatos from a can, use whatever you have on hand) 2 tbsp. oregano 2 tbsp. chili powder 2 tbsp. cocoa powder 1 tsp. salt 2.5 lb. Boston Butt pork shoulder (may have a bone in it) [...]

[...] if anyone wants them posted! Also made a favorite of mine- cucumber sandwiches with a cream cheese, onion, and dill mixture.  Mmmm. I love any reason to wear fun hats like these!! Boys [...]

[...] serving platter so you can always make a smaller portion. Blend 3 8oz. blocks of softened cream cheese with a mixer.  Add in 2-2.5 tbsp. taco seasoning (store bought or make your own, see below!) [...]

[...] TA DAAH! Here is the finished product after binding. The completed size was 44.25" x 13.75" before washing. And after- [...]

[...] Happy Friday Friends! I wanted to share pictures of the finished product from a few weeks ago. My Mom was thrilled with her Mother's Day gift!  She loooooves [...]

[...] huge bag below. :)  It hasn't been the easiest thing ever and I've definitely slipped (see Cookie Dough Cupcakes), but I'm down 10 lbs. since starting!  Woo hoo, it's a great feeling! I've been busy [...]

Alright, if there's ever a recipe I give you, ever, this is THE one to try.  (Even more than those tasty enchiladas I made a while back.) In fact, t [...]

[...] 'm waiting for some more Whimsy in the mail for the borders, so next up are the blocks for the baby girl quilt.  I might have mentioned before, but these quilts are the whole reason I bought a sewing [...]

I included this quilt in my last post, but I wanted to show you the accessory set I made to go with it! I made this cute little bag for soiled clothi [...]

[...] .) * Press. Now you have one long strip. Press in half, wrong sides together. * Pin.  Start pinning to quilt.  Start in the middle of one side.  Raw edges of binding to raw edges of quilt.  [...]

[...] .  After you are satisfied with your sandwich (i.e. centered, and with no wrinkles), start pinning.  These curved safety pins work really well.  Use as many as you like- the more secure [...]

[...] the 'front' of the table runner but either one works! And of course I had to make some matching tea towels! I'm adding this to Sew & Tell Fridays!! [...]

[...] sidebar.  Read a variety of different tutorials and you'll get the drift. Back to Part 4: Free-motion quilting. [...]