Rag Rug pt. 2

I am very, very slow when it comes to doing projects by hand;

But I did manage to finish cutting the green t-shirt and have begun cutting up one of the maroons shirts.

I have a feeling this is going to be a very drawn out project.

Finished Quilt

Today I was digging in a tub of fabric when I happened upon several pieces of Mod Shopping Girl Scraps; There were so many pieces I was able to cut a lot of strips and sew them together;

Making enough binding to finish my fussy cut quilt.

I love how it turned out.

The binding stands out very well next to the white;

And blends in perfect with the back.

The completed quilt measures approximately 60x60.

Rag Rug

My mom has been making some wonderful rag rugs lately out of old t-shirts and I have been inspired to make one for myself.I am very slow when it comes to crochet projects;

But since I am waiting to finish my fussy cut quilt (my fabric has been ordered for the binding) I decided to begin work on my rug.

Toasted Cheese Garlic Bread

Yesterday when I came across the "Bargain Cheese" at the store I called my mom to see if she had ever tried it and if she thought I would like it. As it turned out my mom was at my sister's house and between the two if them I was filled with ideas on how to us 4-cheese Italian blend.

Here is what I tried first...Toasted Cheese Garlic Bread.To make it simply butter some slices of french bread; sprinkle on a little garlic powder; top with a little 4-cheese Italian blend; and then sprinkle on a little oregano. Bake at 450-degrees until the cheese is toasted.

Yum, this was so good!

Shop Till You Drop

Today Elizabeth and I shopped all day long. Our day began with breakfast at IHOP and then bargain hunting at various stores. Our main purpose for shopping was the fabric stores; I needed some fabric for a future quilt as well as more backing fabric for my fussy cut quilt. Sadly we did not find what I needed.

However, we did find some nice 75% off Christmas deals. This double mug set cost me $3.75 after the discount. I will be using the mugs for a gift basket;

The kids will eat the chocolate and I plan on putting assorted teas and homemade cookies with the mugs in a wicker basket.

I found an unexpected bargain at the grocery store today; cheese marked 50-cents per package. It normally sells for $3.59 per package. I bought 11 packages and will freeze it until we are ready to use it in cooking.

Elizabeth received a gift card for Barnes and Nobel Books from Aunt Eva, Uncle Barry and Cousin Richard. We searched all over the store looking for just the right book.

After much discussion we decided on a handmade leather journal with lock and key. Elizabeth was very excited about this purchase.

Our final stop was Little Caesars for a quick and easy dinner.

We are so tired I think we will sleep until next year! :)

Back To Quilting Pt. 3

All the quilting is finished now.I decided to try my hand a echo quilting for each fussy cut block.

Some of the blocks came out pretty good;

And some are just so so.

But since this was my first time trying echo quilting I am pretty happy with it.

Tomorrow I will need to buy some more of the backing fabric for the binding; I hope the store still has some in stock.

Back To Quilting Pt. 2

I completed about 80-percent of the quilting today; all I lack now are the blocks.Today, Belinda at Brown Dirt Cottage , called the quilting Long and Loopy; this is a perfect name!

I love how the quilt feels; it is so heavy!