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Meal Plan {07.07.2013} + Pillow Swap recap

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Remember last month, we had a pillow swap and I made Sea Spray pillow. My partner loved her pillow, and since I was not able to attend she picked up my pillow from my swap partner – Sarah from Stitching and Bacon. Here is my wonderful woodpecker pillow, I so love, sitting in my sunroom:
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My favorite part is the backing Godzilla fabric, which is cool 🙂IMG_7794

Now onto our meal plan for the week, we played a little flexible this week so you will see some repeats this week:

DAY BREAKFAST DINNER
Saturday Smootie Sandwich
Sunday Bircher Muesli Moroccan Lamb (Grilled)+ Cheese Cauliflower Bake + Wheat Berries
Monday English Muffin + Banana + Almond Butter Frittata
Tuesday Bircher Muesli Thai Green Curry + Brown Rice
Wednesday English Muffin + Banana + Almond Butter zPizza
Thursday Bircher Muesli BBQ Chicken + Grilled Vegetables
Friday Berry + Banana + Spirulina Smoothie Cook out with Friends

Most of our vegetables this week are from the garden, which made it a very short list for the week.

GROCERY LIST (NEW STOCK) IN THE CUPBOARD/FRIDGE
  • Soy Milk (TJ)
  • Bread (TT)
  • Frozen Banana /Berries (TJ)
  • Fruit for snack (TJ)
  • Eggs (TJ)
  • Cheese (TT)
  • + Additional Cook out
    items
  • Lamb Shanks (BJ)
  • Gluten Free Pasta (TT)
  • Brown Rice (TJ)
  • Oats (BJ)
  • Sultanas (TT)
  • Wheat Berries (WF)
  • Cabbage (our garden)
  • Broccoli (our garden)
  • Carrots (our garden)
  • Cauliflower (our garden)
  • Tomatoes (TJ)
  • Apples (TJ)
  • Potatoes (TJ)
  • Onions (TJ)
  • Chicken (BJ)
  • Thai Green Curry (TT)
  • English Muffins (TT)

NOTE: We shop majority at Trader Joe’s (TJ), Target (TT) with an occasional visit to Whole foods (WF), BJ’s , Harris Teeters (HT), Lowes Food (LF) and Fresh Market (FM).
NOTE: We do not typically use coupons mainly due to time.

Finish it up Friday{05.07.2013}: Baby Quilt top

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First off, it’s my sister’s birthday today. Happy Birthday Sis.

The other big news today is that I finished my first baby quilt top (that now makes 1 x mini quilt, and 1 x twin quilt top)…yippee !!!

Simply Stars
I love V and Co. “Simply” charm packs. They are so bright and colorful. The designs are very geometric but still whimsical, perfect for a baby quilt. The other great thing about this quilt, is it came together really quickly. Each star block took me about 30 minutes, and each 9 block took about 15 minutes. I love that it was so quick and easy. 

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After much practice, I think I finally have the knack for matching square blocks. I am very proud how aligned everything is. I was able to take some quick photos this afternoon which is very lucky as we have had thunderstorms/rain every afternoon for the last two weeks. Today is perfect weather!!!

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Anyway that’s it, here are some of the details
Name: Simply Stars 
Design/Inspiration: No pattern the inspiration came from these two quilts that appeared on pinterest….Reverse Hopscotch @ V and Co. and Elephants on Parade @ Sew Crafty Jess.
Fabric:  Simply Style and Simply Color from V & Co. for Moda + Kona White.
Size:  54″ x 54″

I am linking up with Amanda Jean’s Finish it up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts and

My Quilt Infatuation

Don’t forget the Let’s get acquainted New Bloggers Blog Hop. This weeks bloggers are:

Friday, July 5
Christa @ Christa Quilts!
Alyce @ Wonderland By Alyce
Anna @ The Crooked Banana
Rachel @ Sew Happily Ever After
Stephanie @ Quarter Incher
Shayla @ Sassafras Lane Designs
Caroline @ Carolines Craftiness
Lisa @ Hilltop House Creative Works

Finish it up Friday {28.06.2013} : The Royal-X-Plus paper piecing block

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Firstly, some of this content you would have seen from Wednesday post please go over and check out the my “Let’s get acquainted New bloggers” post….check out the other participant’s posts for this week.

I am so excited today as I am introducing my first paper piecing pattern…

“Royal – X – Plus Block”TealOrange_Royal_X_PlusBlock

The block reminds me of a mashup of a union jack and the X & + Block (hence the name). It was inspired by a floor tile. I would consider this Intermediate due to the joins but an easy sew since they are all straight lines. The biggest tip I can give, is when joining the 3 sections using opposite pressed seams to match the pieces up (like you would matching up a row of squares).

I reached out to others participating in the New Bloggers blog hop and a big thank you goes out to my three testers that tested my pattern. I am so appreciative of the work and great feedback. Here are their blocks:

Cath @ Wombat Quilts, who posts a paper piece block every Monday which are always amazing!! She made her block 11.5 x 11.5″. finished block

Alison @ Making Happyness, who is a newbie at paper piecing. Her first paper piecing was a beautiful rose.Ali @ Making Happyness

Lisa @ Hilltop House Creative Works, made this very cute mini quilt from the block. I could definitely use this as a mug rug or a pot holder/trivet….don’t you think??DSC01700

In the process of making the pattern I tried a couple of blocks, and after feedback from Alison I wanted to show you all how a couple of blocks would work together.Royal_X_Cross_Blocks

You can get the free pattern from Craftsy, here. If you try it out I would love to know, so I invite you to post photo’s of your finished block on my Paper Piecing Flickr Group.

Linking up with Amanda Jean’s Finish it up Friday @ CrazyMomQuilts and with Kristy @ Quiet Play.

Paper Piecing Party