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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Tuesday Tutorial - Rag Quilted Tissue Box Cover
This fits a 9 in. x 4 3/4 in. x 3 in. tissue box.
Supplies
Fabric - 1/3 yard
Batting - 1/4 yard
Matching Thread
Instructions
Cut 2 top pieces from fabric, 6 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.
Cut 4 long side pieces from fabric 4 1/2 x 10 1/2 in
Cut 4 short side pieces from fabric 4 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.
Cut 1 top piece from batting 5 1/4 x 9 1/2 in
Cut 2 long side pieces from batting 3 1/2 x 9 1/2 in
Cut 2 short side pieces from batting 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in
With wrong sides together lay the two top fabric pieces down with the batting piece on top. Draw an opening in the middle of the batting, 3/4 in wide x 4 1/2 in long.
Stitch on the marked line. Cut the opening down the middle to within 1/4 inch from the ends. Cut into the corners up to the corner seam line. Be careful not to cut into your seam.
Topstitch around the opening and then machine quilt where indicated by the blue lines.
Put your side pieces together by sandwiching a piece of batting between the two fabric pieces. Machine quilt all four side pieces in the pattern indicated by the blue lines.
With wrong sides together, the seam line will be on the outside, stitch both long sides to the top piece in a 3/4 inch seam allowance. Clip the seam in 1/4 inch increments being careful not to cut into your seam line.
Bette Shaw
http://www.bettestomorrowstreasures.com
Copyright 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: A Silver Lining
I can't resist old silver. Be it a silver plate tray, sterling flatware, or random serving pieces, the patina of vintage silver is enchanting. But what does one do with silver aside from sticking it in the drawer, dooming it to darkness? How can over-looked silver become a renewed treasure? These fabulous Etsy up-cyclers can help!
Leave A Message Designs made this beautiful message board using chalkboard paint. View more beautiful up-cycled items from Leave A Message Designs here.
Memory Art By Lisa took the silver lining chalkboard to a more romantic level with this trio. Browse her talents here.
Silver flatware is an easy find but repurposing the delicate art ware can be intimidating. These Etsy artists have the knack and are very affordable!
Sycamore Hill returns silver to heirloom status with personalized up-cycling. Be prepared to spend awhile in this Etsy store! Talk about unique gift giving!!
The Door Yard makes drool-worthy everyday helpers from old tableware.
The intricate elegance of silver patterns naturally lends itself to jewelry. Rings by Revisions are attractive in both style and price!
Need a gift for your eclectic friend? House of Phlegethon makes whimsical sculptures from cast off silverware
Whether you want an expert's input or help in up-cycling your silver, or love to buy the look from fellow artisans, these featured sellers are a great place to start!
LOVE & UP-CYCLE NATION!!
Jacquie Wheeler
Hand of Bela Peck
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Blog Party Sunday --- Show Us Your Handmades
Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.
The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
4. Family friendly items only.
The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops, post about it on your blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.
The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
4. Family friendly items only.
The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops, post about it on your blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Recipe - Creamy Spinach Enchiladas
My family loves this white sauce vegetable enchiladas. Very easy to make!
Creamy Spinach Enchiladas
Ingredients:
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 small red cabbage, chopped (3 cups)
2 cups Cheddar, grated
1 4.5-ounce cans chopped green chilies
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
salt and black pepper
14 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed
Instructions:
Heat oven to 400° F.
In a medium bowl, mix together the spinach, corn, cabbage, salt and pepper to taste, 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar, and the can of chilies.
Dividing evenly, roll up the spinach mixture in the tortillas (about 1/2 cup per tortilla).
Place seam-side down in a shallow baking dish.
Top with the cream and the remaining ½ cup of Cheddar.
Cover with foil and bake until bubbling, 20 minutes.
Creamy Spinach Enchiladas
Ingredients:
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 small red cabbage, chopped (3 cups)
2 cups Cheddar, grated
1 4.5-ounce cans chopped green chilies
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
salt and black pepper
14 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed
Instructions:
Heat oven to 400° F.
In a medium bowl, mix together the spinach, corn, cabbage, salt and pepper to taste, 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar, and the can of chilies.
Dividing evenly, roll up the spinach mixture in the tortillas (about 1/2 cup per tortilla).
Place seam-side down in a shallow baking dish.
Top with the cream and the remaining ½ cup of Cheddar.
Cover with foil and bake until bubbling, 20 minutes.
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