Friday Favorite 46

Chilly fall weather and having gas logs!  I love the feel of a fireplace and the ease of flipping a switch ;)

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I am so thankful for caffeine and my favorite drink...

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Finally entering my quilts into some sort of contest!  I am entering 3 quilts into the "Pieceful Gardens" Quilt Show sponsored by Hearts and Hands ECA Quilt Guild.

Here they are in their little labeled pillowcase bags ready to go!

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This gorgeous fall weather is my favorite this week. I love fall, especially October.


http://www.layoutsparks.com/1/177127/Fall-Fun-lovely-autumn-31000.html

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Friday Favorite 42

I love the internet and one place that I love is Craftster.  It is a great crafting community where people post their projects and get comments and help.  There are lots of tutorials and ideas of things to make.  I've done a few Craftster craft swaps and had great luck with it too!

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www.craftster.org

This week my Friday Favorite is all the free time I have to sew!  I am on break from school and preparing for a craft show on Sunday, so all this time has come in very handy!

Meal Plan Monday 41

Here's this weeks meal plan... I'm trying to find a few new recipes and use my crockpot more...

Monday- Leftovers
Tuesday- Mexican with friends  
Wednesday- Pizza
Thursday- Rotisserie Chicken
Friday-  Grill Out
Saturday- Beef Stew
Sunday- Dinner Out

If I pulled the recipe from a website, then it is linked for you to try yourself!  I will also share other favorite recipes throughout the weeks and will link them when used for meal planning.  Bon Appetit!

Friday Favorite 40

I've been using Picnik for a long time now.  It is my favorite *free* photo editing website.  They do have a paid version but I have never tried it.  I love to use it for my sewing/craft pictures to add text and borders.  If you've never checked out Picnik before I suggest you give it a go!

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Here's this weeks meal plan... I'm trying to find a few new recipes and use my crockpot more...

Monday- Pizza
Tuesday-  Crockpot Italian Chicken 
Wednesday- Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Thursday- Skillet Lasagna
Friday-  Grill Out
Saturday- Dinner Out
Sunday- Inside Out Chicken Pot Pie

If I pulled the recipe from a website, then it is linked for you to try yourself!  I will also share other favorite recipes throughout the weeks and will link them when used for meal planning.  Bon Appetit!

Friday Favorite 39

Google Reader!  It make me so happy... and now I have it on my iPhone!  Genius!

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Here's this weeks meal plan.

Monday- Labor Day, Dinner out
Tuesday-  Crockpot Salsa Chicken
Wednesday- Shrimp Scampi
Thursday- Dad's Bday Dinner
Friday-  Grill Out
Saturday- Concert
Sunday- Grill Out

If I pulled the recipe from a website, then it is linked for you to try yourself!  I will also share other favorite recipes throughout the weeks and will link them when used for meal planning.  Bon Appetit!

Friday Favorite 38

New babies... No, this cutie pie is not mine but my friend Sarah's new bundle of joy. Congrats Sarah, Chris, and big sister MD! He's precious!


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This week, my Friday Favorite is my own home state of North Carolina.  It really is a great place to live, with beautiful mountains and a lovely coast.  Currently, our coast and piedmont areas are feeling the beginnings of Hurricane Irene.  Thought and prayers are with everyone on the east coast as this storm passes through.

Friday Favorite 36: Fabric Designers

While at one of my favorite quilt shops stacking fabric I needed cut, I noticed something... I am drawn to certain fabric designers... I have fabric favorites :)

These 2 I've used recently are Riley Blake, love them!  Also the pirate fabric I've used is Riley Blake.

 And you know that Robert Kaufman has to make my list for his Seuss line!

Pic: www.craftgossip.com

You can't forget Moda and Amy Butler...

Moda Pic:  http://iamsusie.blogspot.com

Pic: http://www.celebrate-creativity.com

Alright, just 2 more... Michael Miller and Alexander Henry

Pic: http://www.pinkchalkfabrics.com

Pic Credit: http://glittergoods.typepad.com

Friday Favorite 35

Binding Clips in Action on my Seuss Quilt...

After taking a binding class last night I am going to have to say that binding clips are this weeks Friday Favorite!  These things are a million and two times better than using pins.  No bumps and lumps and best of all no pin pricks!  I love love love these clips!

You can find them at any craft store.  I used a 40% off Michael's coupon to get mine.  2 packs almost cover this whole lap sized quilt.  Might go ahead and pick up one more pack next time I have a coupon.

www.amazon.com

Here is a picture of the package if you would like to get your own.  Picture credit: amazon.com

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Finishing Projects.  I have 3 things that all I have to do is quilt and bind (easier said than done).  So excited about having things so close to finished.  I have a binding class on Thursday where I will bind a small project in class so I know that one of these things will be completed this week!

Here's the String Quilt Top all together.  Just gotta put on a 3 inch border and then the top will be complete!
















Merry Christmas Lap Quilt.  The top is all appliqued and I bought fabric for a skinny border and a wide border, the back and binding.
















Dr. Seuss Quilt.  Got the backing and binding today and hope to get it quilted and bound at the class on Thursday night!

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Sarah and I took a class on machine applique, and I am really enjoying it!  Here's what I got so far... I can't wait to add the borders, binding and backing!

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Friday Favorite this week.... FRIDAY!  First week back to school and I am so glad the weekend is here!  So listen to the Hoff and strike a pose!

Picture from www.lovethehoff.com

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This is a favorite I can't believe I haven't posted yet!  Thanks to my Asst. Principal for asking me about it the other day, and reminding me I never mentioned it on the blog ;)

So if you are ready to waste a lot of time drooling over wonderful ideas and inspiring pictures then click on over to Pinterest!

I'm serious, it is going to suck you in!!!

Friday Favorite 30

Going to concerts!  There is nothing like a summer night on the lawn listening to some great tunes.  Its awesome and I get to do it many, many times this summer thanks to the Country Mega Ticket.

Tonight I got to see...

The Band Perry

Luke Bryan

And...

Tim McGraw!

All photos from: Country Music Tattle Tale