I used google search and typed in free quilt patterns. Then I clicked on images. My patterns start showing up on the bottom of page 2. Yeah. Just had to share.
Skillet Surprise
I made this last night for supper. My family loved it. It is one of those throw stuff in a skillet and call it supper recipes. I thought I would share it.
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 of a medium onion chopped
1/4 of a green pepper chopped
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 small can of tomato sauce 6 – 8 ounces
Enough cooked rice for 4 people. I use instant brown rice.
1 package taco seasoning
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp cumin
salt and pepper
cheddar cheese (optional)
Follow the directions on the bag of rice for cooking.
Saute the onion and green pepper in 1 tbsp oil or butter for about 4 minutes. Add beef and brown. Drain the mixture to get out any grease. Put it back in the pan with the 1 tbsp of minced garlic. Heat up for a minute stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Use the tomato sauce can and fill it with water. Add the water too the mixture. Stir in the taco seasoning, cumin, and however much salt and pepper you like. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the rice. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese.
I think you could add beans or black olives and it would make it rather tasty.
Enjoy!
2 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
I went into Andrew’s room to put up some wandering toys. This is what I found.
I asked him why he took all of the toys out of the toy box? He said, “Cause I wanna get in there.” I chuckled and asked if he got in there. He said, “Uh Huh.” I asked him if he was going to put the toys back in the toy box. He stared at me like I was crazy.
Andrew and Brailun got up on the bed together. I started singing the monkeys jumping on the bed song. They thought it was funny. Couldn’t resist another photo.
Easter Egg Hunting
Birthday Nap
Today is Andrew’s 3rd birthday. Where have the last 3 years gone? We have been working hard cleaning up the house today for a birthday party tonight. We invited a few kids and parents over for dinner and cake.
These are some quilt blocks I made for a swap using this pattern from the Moda Bake Shop.
“Timmy” Tyler had his last soccer game for his sophomore year last week. They played against a team that went to state last year and beat them 2-0. GO FALCONS!!!
Quilts For Kids
Last year I made this quilt from a kit sent to me by quilts for kids.
I was checking their site and they have posted that they are in need of quilts for boys. So if you feel like sewing for a good cause this would be a great way to do so. They delivered over 20,000 quilts last year.
Hand Embroidered Snowman Wall Hanging
No Flash
With Flash
I made this for another “Quilting Buddie”. It is the first big project I have ever hand embroidered. I really enjoyed it. The wall hanging is about 23 inches square.
Fall Quilted Tablerunner
With a Flash
Without a Flash
I made this table runner for a “Quilting Buddie”. I hope she likes it. It is an original design. Something I kind of just came up with. I used a green variegated thread for the leaf design in the border. I used a brown to quilt in the diagonal lines.
Cathedral Window Quilt
Tim, Brandy and I went to Belle Mont Mansion this past fall for a tour. (I have been meaning to share these pictures for quite some time.) They had a ton of old quilts through out the house. This was the first one I took a picture of hanging in the formal dining room.
Quilted Selvage Fabric Postcard
I have been too busy to make much of anything lately. It has been well over a month since my last post. I did make this selvage fabric postcard yesterday. The great thing about fabric postcards is that you can get one done fairly quickly. I keep my fusible interfacing and muslin backing in a bin precut. That way if inspiration strikes I can get right to it and not have to cut everything up. This particular one took me all of 15 minutes to complete. I already had the variegated green thread on the quilting machine for a table runner that I am almost done quilting. I ran with it and practiced some loops.
It is very cold today. Tyler had a soccer game @ 12pm. It was 33 degrees. Yikes. Andrew and I didn’t make it long out in the elements. His poor little face looked like it was getting chapped. We went to the van and I let him sit in the drivers seat. He loves to sit and “drive”. He was having way too much fun. He had the windshield wipers going and the window going up and down. It is amazing how the simplest things amaze him. I wish more people could keep that kind of joy as they get older.