Got Scraps?...make a Unique...Lake Garden Flag!

 Hey y'all...hope everyone is having a great week. I've been hosting a series over on my quilt blog that I would like to share with y'all. If you're like me you have "scraps" from sewing projects. Well recently I designed my own "Lake Garden Flag" in EQ8 using my scraps from Sunlit Garden by Lumin fabrics. I posted Phase 2 on quilt blog this morning so it's up and ready for y'all. I do by my garden flags but I will admit this will be the first of many "fun..fast n fab" projects that I'll be sharing. I love a project that uses those scraps...dont you? So here's a funny...I bet y'all thought scraps...and you we're thinking left overs...right? I do have some easy recipes too coming soon. I've been "testing" some healthi-r recipes that I'll be sharing soon. For me...it's all about trying new ingredients. But I will admit...I'm a bit picky. So I've been perfecting them before I share. I can't have a lot of ingredients due to my immune system but please note always adjust the ingredients to your family's needs. My needs have changed as I've gotten a wee bit older plus I need to loose a few pounds and my hub needs to gain. If life was simple I could just give him my extra pounds :-) Sometimes ya just need to laugh! I thank y'all so much for following and popping over to my quilt blog too. Talk soon!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Lake Garden Flag...

Cats "Chili Mac n Cheese" 2 Ways!

 Hey y'all....hope your having a great weekend. I've been catching up on my quilting as the weather has been a bit crazy. Seems weird to share a recipe that has the word "Chili" in it but these days I still like a comforting meal. Also, I'm sure some of y'all have kiddos at home for "Spring Break." Honestly, what I'm about to share with you is...we eat this "Chili Mac" all year. It all started when my sweet grandson wanted my mac n cheese and I was also making chili. Due to his sports and working out he wanted a high protein snack. Well...if you ask me adding beans to anything amps up the protein level. I made some pasta noodles added in some of the chili then we went all out and melted in velveeta cheese. Yup..."Chili Mac n Cheese" was born! What's funny is the next time you go out to dinner look at the children's menu. Seriously...Mac n cheese is now a meal :-) So technically I don't feel a bit guilty when I eat it too. Just in moderation :-) What I love about this recipe is it's super fast...great for those hectec nights with the kiddos and it's very satisfying. It's great to serve with a side salad or have on hand for the kiddos. It warms up easy & even taste pretty good cold too. My grandson version now is the second version of this recipe. It's quick and easy for a fast in between meal or snack. You could even add in your favorite meat to really amp up the flavor. I hope you give this a try with your kiddos or even your big kids. Oh did I mention the best part...it's a One Pot dish :-) Wishing everyone a fun & safe spring break. Pop on over to my quilting blog when you have a moment...we have a lot of sewing going on :-) Enjoy!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Here's all you need...

* 1 18oz. can Bush's Chili Beans (mild flavor)

* 1 10oz. can Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce (mild)

* 1 15.5 oz. can Bush's Best Cannellini Beans (drained)

* 1 pkt Herb ox granulated chicken bouillon

* 1 cup water

* 3/4 c. small mac noodles

* Salt/pepper to taste

* Pinch of humor :-)

Here's all you do...

* In a large skillet prepare following over medium heat....

* Add in all ingredients to pan except the bouillon and water.

* Cook over medium heat until combined.

* Cover and simmer until noodles are tender. Add more warm water if needed due to pasta will absorb the water while cooking.

* Season to taste.

Or...

* Prepare as above but add 1/2 cup chopped velveeta cheese and substitute mac noodles for "No Yolk Noodles." Cook as above. My grandson loves these noodles due to they have a bit more protenin :-)

Either way the kiddos will love :-)

Talk soon,

Cat

* Mix bouillon and water together.

* Fold in to pan and mix well.

* Add in pasta and cheese

Celebrating National Quilting Month w/a Sweet Deal!

 Hey ya'll...hope all is going well. I've been busy over on the "Quilt Blog" featuring my latest Scrap-a-long..."Duck...Duck...Chuck!" But I wanted to take a moment and share w/y'all some exciting news. Missouri Star Quilt Company is offering "free shipping" to "new customers" from March 13-17th. My link upper right on quilt blog will take you to MSQC webiste and discount link is below. Not only is this deal awesome but you can view daily deals too on their website. MSQC has a whole month planned of events...quilting deals...inspirational quilt projects & more during National Quilting Month. I love how we honor the art of quilting...cherishing this skill and sharing the love with others. I'll be featuring a fun "Scrap-a-long" soon on quilt blog featuring their new fabric collection "Welcome to Quilt Town." Yup...Chuck is looking real dapper in this collection. :-) We are in the final phases of "Duck...Duck...Chuck!" on quilt blog but it's never to late to join in on the fun. I hope you check out all the exciting events going on at Missouri Star Quilt Company or better yet check it out Quilt Town in person. It's definately on my bucket list! I thank y'all so much for following and talk soon.

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Free shipping discount code for "new customers" from Mar 13th-17th is QUILTVINEFS

Some exclusions may apply.

Welcome to Quilt Town Fabric Inspiration...

Lucky Trivet 4 Entertaining...Phase 3 & Finishing!

 Hey y'all...hope your day is off to a great start. I'm excited to share that Phase 3 & finishing is on my quilting blog of this "fun-ctional" Lucky Trivet. I'm really excited that we're still in February and we have it complete for our March entertaining. Believe me I've been up the night before finishing table decor before a get together. Ahh...fun memories. I hope you're joining me on my quilting blog to make this trivet. It's really easy...your learning fun techniques and it comes together quickly. In this phase you get to show off how Aurifil 50 weight thread #3910 veriegated thread compliments the Batik fabrics perfectly as you use secure your border/binding on front. You also have a nother opportunity to try a new decorative stitch on your machine if desired. This is a small project and it's a great time to try new techniques in sewing and quilting.That's my goal for this year! ;-) I love to entertain & decorate with handmade items. It gives me the satisfaction of having a unique items displayed and it's rewarding as well. I'll be featuring more home decor items using this stunning collection "Sunlit Garden" by Jennifer Thomas for Island Batik Fabrics so keep checking in. I thank y'all so much for following me on this creative journey. Enjoy!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Lucky Trivet 4 Entertaining...

"Lucky Trivet 4 Entertaining"....Phase 2

 Hey y'all...hope all is going well. We're off to a great start over on my quilting blog with Phase 2 of my "Lucky Trivet 4 Entertaining." This phase is probably my favorite step because you "a-play-que" with Aurifil thread. I used Aurifil 50 weight # 3910 veriegated thread and it compliments the Sunlit Garden fabrics by Jennifer Thomas for Island Batik perfectly. I love it when it all comes together! St. Patricks Day was my dear dads favorite Holiday. He loved sharing his roots and acting a bit silly as well. Needless to say our family carries on his tradition. I hope you join me on quilting blog to make this fun & easy trivet for entertaining. You will learn a fun 4 patch using HST's...raw edge "a-play-que" with your decorative stitches on your sewing machine and finishing it off with accent quilting. This is a great time to adventure and try new techniques due to the small scale of the trivet. I'm challenging myself this year to break out of my "quilting box" & try new techniques. I've been having a blast with this stunning fabric collection so keep checking in for another fun project coming soon. I thank y'all so much for following along on this fun advanture with me. Enjoy!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Lucky Trivet 4 Entertaining...

"Lucky Trivet 4 Entertaining"

 Hey y'all...hope your having a great day & possibly enjoying the day off.  I wanted to share with y'all my "Lucky Trivet 4 Entertaining" that started today on my quilt blog. I'm featuring another fun project using the Sunlit Garden collection by Jennifer Thomas for Island Batik. I love projects on a small scale & trivets are a great way to learn new techniques while you are playing with beautiful fabrics. The heart template is from Missouri Star Quilt Company and all supplies needed are listed today on Phase 1 on quilt blog. You know me I love entertaining and using beautiful hand made trivets while entertaining. This is a fun & easy project that you might even make some as gifts. I can't wait to use it with my dear dads favorite recipe. Hmm...wonder what that might be :-) I'll be featuring more designs for entertaining using this collection so keep checking in with me. It's all about fun & easy projects for entertaing. I'm challenging myself this year to create more home decor projects to share and I thank y'all so much for following along on this creative journey with me. Enjoy!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Lucky Trivet 4 Entertaining...

Island Batik Gift Bag...Phase 1

 Hey y'all....hope your weekend is off to a great start. I wanted to share that my Island Batik Gift Bag started today on my quilting blog. It's using the stunning fabric collection by Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue creations for Island Batik. The fabric collection is so stunning that it inspired me to incorporate into a gift bag. You know me...it's 100% Re-gift-able! This is a sneak peek of the fun way to use scraps and a home decor designs that I'll be sharing w/this collection soon. I wanted to try new techniques this year in hope to spire y'all as well. So pop on over to my quilting blog and see how fun it is to create this basket weave gift bag. Who wouldn't love a gift bag that is 100% Re-gift-able...super cute & is actually a gift itself :-) The items inside you put are a bonus feature :-) Thanks so much for following and check back soon for more fun projects..tips & recipes. Talk soon!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Island Batik Gift Bag...