Parquet Tablerunner

We had another fun day of Christmas Club classes in the Sweet Treasures studio yesterday.  I have 14 women who come to the studio the second Monday of each month to make something for gift giving or decorating with. 

This month we were working on tablerunners.  I try to plan projects that we can get close to finishing in the three hour class.  Most of the time we’re not completely done but just about.  Depends on how fast we work ~ or should I say….. how much we talk!

Two tops were finished in class and I thought I’d show you their runners.  Barb and Maridell were very good sports.  They were so close to finishing and dare I say, umm….. I cracked the whip a bit and encouraged them to push on through and finish.  I love their runners!

Barb’s pretty in blue, “Parquet Tablerunner” ~

  

Maridell’s Valentine candy, “Parquet Tablerunner” ~

 

Here’s mine that I made out of  Sweetwater fabrics ~

I’ll be using mine in my newly remodeled family room/personal studio.  Soft yellow’s, gray’s and blue with a touch of red or pink at times.  This fabric is PERFECT!

“Parquet Tablerunner” will be in a new book coming up!

Happy Stitching ~ Terri

FABULOUS Homespun & Holly Event!

Sorry for the absence for the last couple months.  I’m back and am committed to make this social media thing a much higher priority.  It’s a challenge for me but I love reading others blogs so I need to keep up myself.  I’ll catch you up in the next few days but I want to share with you what I did this weekend.

Saturday I had the privilege of teaching at the third annual Homespun and Holly event at Hollyhill Quilt Shoppe.  This was my third year and it just keeps getting better and better!  Jan and Brian Hill, the Mother ~ Son team that IS Hollyhill do everything BIG and it’s awesome!

I’m going to give you a little tour of the evening through pictures~

We were welcomed by a beautiful tree and “Door quilt”.

Beautiful name tags~

and truffles.  We’re off to a great start!

Jan and Brian welcomed everyone and had left a gift at each persons place at the tables.  They told them to open and you should have heard the response!!  When the packages were opened the participants found a jelly roll in their boxes!  What a wonderful gift.

I walked around the room taking in the amazing set up for the event.  Four designers were teaching and each had their own station to teach at.

Here’s the designers, their stations and the project they taught.

Debbie Busby of Wooden Spool Designs.

Debbie is standing at the end of the table helping a student.

 

A mini tree skirt made of wool was Debbie's project.  It’s oh so cute!  Using some hand dyed wools by Debbie made it extra special.

 

Debbie's blog

 

Next ~ introducing Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs.

Anne is sitting at the end of the table in the red sweater with her chin on her hand.

 

One of Anne’s lovely appliqué quilts.  I love snowmen!

 

This sweet wool snowman pillow was Anne’s project.

Anne's blog

 

Next is Karla Eisenach of Sweetwater.

Karla is standing in the gray sweater.

 

These fun little bags were Karla’s project.  At Sweetwater the make the greatest labels.  They were a fun adornment on the bags.

The Sweetwater blog.

 

Last but not least.  the Sweet Treasures station …. mine.

My project was a little framed christmas tree with burlap backing and a little bling.  Fun and fast!

These ruffled strips can be turned into other shapes.  Joyce make a wreath with her kit.  Soooo cute!

 

 Another students wreath.

 

 

What a GREAT event.  If you ever have the opportunity to join us at Homespun and Holly, do it!  You’ll love it.  Plans are already beginning for next year……..

I’ll be posting free instructions for my project later in the week.  It’s a great project for decorating with or gift giving.

 

Thanks for visiting!!

Blessings ~ Terri

SYOB and Recipes!

SYOB ~ Sleep in Your Own Bed Retreat is the most popular function at the Studio.  We have so much fun!  8 students get to work on any project they’d like.  I’m there to help if needed, keep the snacks and meals coming ~ the support person!  I love it!  It’s always such a great group of ladies.  If I haven’t said it before (and I’m sure I have) quilters are GREAT people!

Here’s some shots from this weekends SYOB along with a couple recipes from Saturday’s lunch.

 Vicki pinning on her borders.

Mary’s ADORABLE Christmas tree blocks!

These are paper pieced.  I would have never thought to make Christmas trees in black and white but these are going to make a great wallhanging.  With a little spot of red ….fabulous!

Jeanie won the kit for this quilt on the blog!

 Sue, Laura and Sandy finishing projects!

 Dee and Vicki ~ friends who love to quilt together!

Here are a couple recipes from Saturday lunch~

Mexican Chef Salad

 Throw first 5 ingredients in a large bowl~

1/4 onion chopped

1 bag of romaine hearts

3 tomatoes cut up

1 avocado

1 cup grated cheese

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1-lb. ground beef

1 can black beans

Brown the ground beef.  Add the drained can of beans to the beef and simmer 10 minutes.

Add beef mixture and 1/2 bag of crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos to the bowl.

Pour 3/4 bottle of French Dressing over all.

Wash you hands good and then mix it all up using your hands to turn all the ingredients and mix together.

This recipe could be modified in many different ways depending on your taste.  Play with it and make it your own.

Tip:  This is a salad that isn’t good made ahead of time.  Mix this all together just before serving. 

To get a jump start on this salad I brown the beef and simmer with the beans ahead of time.  Then refrigerate until I’m ready to put the salad together.  Pop the beef mixture in the microwave to warm it up and in a couple minutes it’s ready to go. 

You could also do the chopping ahead so all you have left to do is mix it all together.

Margaret’s Berry Trifle

6 oz. box of vanilla instant pudding

1 1/2 c. buttermilk

large tub of cool whip

pound/angel food cake (about 1 1/2 purchased pound cake loafs or 1/2 angel food cake)

1 pint assorted berries

Wash berries and allow to dry or blot gently with a paper towel.

Cube the cake into bite sized pieces.

Mix together the buttermilk and pudding mix. Stir in cool whip.

In a large straight sided glass bowl layer the three different items making sure you can see cake and berries through the side of the bowl.

Tip:  Adjust this to your liking.  I’m thinking peaches and blueberries will be the next try!  Yum!

You could also serve this in individual goblets as pictured below.  (No we don’t use crystal at the SYOB).  :-) 

Pound cake is the traditional cake for a trifle but angel food is good and less fat!  You could also use a sugar free pudding mix, fat free cool whip and fat free buttermilk.  It’s possible to make this so it’s not to sinful!

Thanks for visiting!

Blessings ~ Terri

Mid-Valley Quilt Guild Show

Today I took a break from the mad hours of designing and preparing for quilt market and attended the Mid-Valley Quilt Guild Show (see post below for more info).  As usual, it was full of lovely, inspiring quilts. 

Take a peek at my favorites~

 

 

 

 

 

There are some awesome hand appliqué quilts at the show.  I love appliquéd quilts but don’t really do it myself.  I can’t sit still long enough!

The next two quilts are from the challenge “favorite things”.  I thought they were really cute!

 

 

“Girlfriends”!  Isn’t that cute!  I want to be the girlfriend with the polka dot skirt!

If you’re in the area be sure to go out to the show this weekend.

Thanks for visiting!

Blessings ~ Terri