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New Jersey, United States
I am the wife of a wonderful husband and the mom of three super adult kids and their spouses. I also proudly have five adorable grandsons. I happily taught preschool for 25 years. When I'm not with my grandsons I spend much of my time indulging in my "Quilty Pleasures."

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Show & Tell Tuesday

Show & Tell Tuesday

Americana






This is a classic Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt Pattern.  I used a layer cake of Clermont Farms

by Minick & Simpson for Moda Fabrics.



This very patriotic quilt measures 48" X 65".  



Stoneworks


This pretty quilt pattern was inspired by the floor tiles in St. Mark's Church in Venice, Italy.



It was designed by Ann Anderson and features fabric from the Stonehenge Collection by Northcott.  This fabric line is the same one I am using for one of the Saturday Sampler quilts I am doing at Pennington Quilt Works.


This small throw sized quilt measures 47" X 47".  



With the left over fabric I was able to make a table runner.  It is named Venice.





Until Next Time.....Happy Stitching!!!

Sharyn

Monday, August 6, 2012

Make-A-List Monday

Make-A-List Monday

The Week of July 30, 2012
(in review)

1.  Complete piecing "Cotton Candy" and prepare it for quilting.   The quilt top is pieced...I just need to add the borders.  It will have a 1 1/2" white border, a 1" pink border and another wider white border.



2.  Quilt the sage green and cream quilt I am making for my neighbor's wedding shower.  This quilt is done...all it needs is a label.  I will post pictures next week after the shower.

3.  Organize all my goodies from Quilt Odyssey, especially the two quilt projects I started with Bonnie.  Here are pictures of a few things I picked up at Quilt Odyssey.




I have decided to do the two Bonnie Hunter quilts, Tumelo Trails and Smith Mountain Morning, as leader/ender projects to make Bonnie proud.  HaHa!


4.  Spend time with sweet baby Ryder.



OK...I know.  Any excuse to post another picture.


The Week of  August 6, 2012

1.  Attend Ali's shower and present her with her sage green and cream quilt.  I am very happy with the way this quilt turned out.

2.  Finish labels for three quilts.  I need to finish the labels on Ali's & Tim's quilt and the two quilts I will share tomorrow on Show & Tell Tuesday.

3.  Finish the pink and white borders on "Cotton Candy" and start thinking about the backing.  Hopefully I will have this quilt ready for Annie by the end of the week.

4.  Attend Quilts for Kids at Pennington Quilt Works and turn in the one quilt I finished this month.  I am a little disappointed with myself that I only finished one quilt for this wonderful charity.  I will try better for next month.

5.  Attend Saturday Sampler at Pennington Quilt Works.


I know these blocks look a little wonky but they are supposed to.  


As usual, it looks like another busy week.

Until Next Time.....Happy Stitching!!!

Sharyn






Friday, August 3, 2012

Foodie Friday

Baked Ziti



Sauce
2     T  Olive Oil
1     Medium Onion, Chopped
3     Cloves Garlic, Sliced
1     Can (28 oz) Whole Tomatoes
1     Can (15 oz) Tomato Sauce
2     T  Tomato Paste
2      t. Sugar
1/4   t. Salt
1/4   t. Black Pepper
1      Can (14.5 oz) Basil-and-Oregano Diced Tomatoes, Drained
1/2   C Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped

Ziti & Cheese
1     Box (16 oz) Ziti
1     Bag (8 oz) Shredded Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/4  C Grated Parmesan Cheese


1.  Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Coat a 13x9x2 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2.  Sauce - Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.  Add onion and cook 4 minutes.  Add garlic cook another minute.  Stir in whole tomatoes and their juice, breaking tomatoes apart with a wooden spoon or potato masher.  Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper.  Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

3.  Remove pan from heat.  Stir in diced tomatoes and basil.

4.  Ziti and Cheese - Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling,  Add ziti; boil 10 minutes, stirring.  Drain and transfer to a large bowl.  Add half the sauce to bowl with ziti.  Stir to coat.  Pour ziti mixture into prepared dish.  Top with remaining sauce and then sprinkle with the cheeses.  

5.  Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.  Cool 10 minutes.

Serve with a salad and bread.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Wordless Wednesday

Quilt Odyssey

Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Until Next Time.....Happy Stitching!


Sharyn