Quilt As You Go Baby Quilt

I tried something new...Quilt As You Go...  It is definitely a bit more work but the quilting part is a LOT easier.  I have another idea that I will try next...Quilting By The Row As You Go.  I think it will cut back on all the work.  That may be a few weeks so check back with me on that one. Steel loves the minky fabric so I am going to attempt throwing it in a quilt that I plan on making for him.  I do really like how this quilt turned out but it's not perfect.  I'm really not sure I have ever made anything that there wasn't a little blem in...lol.  I think we can call it character or Love.  lol.  Be sure to check out my inspiration at the end of the post!  

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Steel's 2012 Football Banquet

Steel had his Football Banquet yesterday...

Coach speech

Hub getting his mug for his coaching

Steel getting his trophy!

Steel so proud

The prized trophy

Ham and Swiss Croissants

These are delish.  It's a little more time consuming but they are well worth it.  I found a recipe online (see link below) and adapted it to my liking and with items that I had on hand.  

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Minky Baby Blanket

I think I want one for myself.  I am definitely thinking that working with minky fabric on that large of a scale is NOT going to happen.  This was relatively a simple project to start with.  I would not say that it was easy but it was manageable.  I only had one minor defect and I am not saying where it is at.  =)  

My inspiration:  www.howdoesshe.com

Minky tips:  www.sew-much-ado.com

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House Warming Gift Bucket

House Warming Gift Idea...
I filled a bucket with lots of household items that are sure to be needed some day.

Items:
Light Bulbs
Sponges
Air Freshener Spray
Air Freshener Beads
Batteries
Hand Towels
Dish Towels
Laundry Stain Spray
Glass Cleaner
Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Carpet Cleaner
Magic Eraser
Lysol Wipes
Extension Cord
Power Strip
Scrub Brush
Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablet
Outlet Covers
Dawn Dish Soap

Fall Ribbon Wreath - Revisited

I had to re-post my Fall Ribbon Wreath that I made last year.  I love it.  Check out the tutorial here.

Sweet N Sour Grapes

These surely do not look as nice as where I found this little concoction but they sure are yummy.  They aren't as sour as I thought they would be, you get the sour from the grapes, the jello is sweet.  Carol over at Pure Sugar calls them Glitter Grapes or Sour Patch Grapes.  I hope she doesn't mind that I added the Sweet in there.  There's a link to her blog at the bottom of this post.  BTW...This is Steel (kid) approved!! 

Ingredients

Green Seedless Grapes

1 box of Jello, I used grape flavor - try what sounds good

To Prepare

1.  Rinse your grapes.

2.  Pluck those babies off and toss in a small bowl with the jello mix.  Do this part in small batches.

3.  Throw in the frig for 15-20 minutes.

4.  Enjoy!

Source:  http://puresugar.net