Hey y'all...hope you're having a great weekend. I wanted to share a home decor tip with you that I recently finished. I have one of those long odd sized window in my bathroom. It does have the privacy glass but I wanted something decorative on the window. I didn't want the expense of a blind and recently while shopping I saw a textured table runner that would fit my odd sized window (13 1/2 x 40) and it was already lined. Well y'all...pop on over to my quilting blog for the rest of the story ;-) Yes...it did and I was pleased....20 bucks well spent and no sewing required. I love it when a "home decor" project comes 2gether! All the supplies...tips and techniques are on my quilt blog. This was super easy and it added just the right amout of light filtering need plus it's super cute....win...win! I hope you give this tip a try. Check back soon for some more home decor tips. Thanks so much for following and talk soon!
Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,
Cat
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Cats Mock Roman Shade...
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...
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
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...
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...
