In Over My Head

I needed to get out of my sewing room and
All.... I did was decide to put our Christmas dishes away. 

And look what it turned into, a HUGE mess. I removed everything, 
wiped out, cleaned the window, fan and light and did the floor !

Hours later, I love it and VERY happy I did it. 
Next, Maybe???My sewing room !  Probably not  ! 

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection 
and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

The Quilt Ladies Store - HERE,  The Quilt Ladies Books on Kindle – HERE, 

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Log Cabin Quilt Block # 4

Log Cabin Quilt Block # 4

All blocks have a finished size of 10"x 10"

"Thank you for helping me make 
my Dream a Reality."

All patterns are on the page above, don't miss any of them !

Cut 1 Pink – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 2 Blue – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to make center

Cut 1 Green – 5 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to center sides.

Cut 2 Yellow – 2 ½” x 4 ½”

Sew to the top

Cut 2 Gold – 2 ½” x  8 ½”

Sew to the right and left side

Cut 2 Yellow – 8 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to the top and bottom

Cut 2 Green – 10 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to the right and left side

My Finished Block - Some where in the process I turned this block when picturing it ? But, it's the block !

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection

and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

Quilt Ladies Books in Print
Quilt Ladies Books on KINDLE
Quilt Ladies Books on NOOK

Little Quilt Ladies on KINDLE 

Little Quilt Ladies on NOOK

The Quilt Ladies Home Page

Sweet Potato Bake So.....Good and Easy

I do as much as possible BEFORE dinner and when it's a holiday, everything before !


 The marshmallows, I add them for that home feeling ....but if you don't think they are needed, don't add. (plus they are pretty)


Sweet Potato Bake


One sweet potato per person,  pierce each potato 
Cover in foil and bake for 1 hour at 350F


Make sure they are completely cooked before removing from the oven.

Peel each potato and put into bowl.I 

Using a folk mash the sweet potatoes

Spray casserole dish with vegetable spray.

Add mashed sweet potatoes, cool, cover and refrigerate 

May stay refrigerated up to 2 days.

When ready to use Bake at 350F for 1 hour.

The last 5 minutes of baking top with small marshmallows
 Enjoy !

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection

and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

Quilt Ladies Books in Print
Quilt Ladies Books on KINDLE
Quilt Ladies Books on NOOK

Little Quilt Ladies on KINDLE 

Little Quilt Ladies on NOOK

The Quilt Ladies Home Page

Quilts Around My House

On our visit to Minnesota, our bed had the quilt on it that Son #2 took to college

It's so soft

Machine pieced and I had it long arm quilted. 

Looking pretty good for 12 years old.

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection 
and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

The Quilt Ladies Store - HERE,  The Quilt Ladies Books on Kindle – HERE, 

Little Quilt Ladies on Kindle - HERE

The Quilt Ladies HOME PAGE

Quilt Order Already in For Christmas 2012

When you are 6 years old and your older brother received a new quilt
 for Christmas (2011) 
and you didn't ! 
YOU understand the whole idea of 
ASKING  Grandma EARLY ! ! 

On our trip in January, I was asked if he could have a new quilt for Christmas. 

He had no colors, no size, just a quilt and after some talking I found out the reason ! 

"With My Name on IT?"

I found the why......I put Grand #1's name of the back of his new quilt
And Grand #2 likes it and needs a quilt with his name on it too ! 

Here's his new quilt top ! !  Machine pieced and I'm going to do 2 layers of batting 
and tie it, just like brothers. Grandma's learning ! 

The ONLY thing is this pattern is not going to be a pattern book, 
like brothers -  HERE 
and on Kindle - HERE
The question, "Did Grandma learn anything?" 

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection

and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

Quilt Ladies Books in Print
Quilt Ladies Books on KINDLE
Quilt Ladies Books on NOOK

Little Quilt Ladies on KINDLE 

Little Quilt Ladies on NOOK

The Quilt Ladies Home Page 

Gift Received

I received this book from Husband for Christmas. 

He's has had to have some doctor visits and I took it alone with me.

And the book is Wonderful

It's a how to do everything with quilting

Cutting and piecing instructions, not patterns, how to piece a quilt.

I've looked all over the internet, all social media outlets and could not find a website for Linda Clements
Loads of links to purchase the book, but not her. If you have it please let me know.
Need a VERY good how to book on Quilting, this is a good one !

The Little Quilt Ladies NEWEST Pattern Book - HERE

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection 
and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

The Quilt Ladies Store - HERE,  The Quilt Ladies Books on Kindle – HERE, Little Quilt Ladies on Kindle - HERE

Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 jar (12 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained

1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 /2  tsp. garlic powder

HEAT oven to 350ºF

Mix Everything in a Bowl

SPOON into shallow ovenproof dish.

BAKE 20-30 min. or until heated through.

Serve with Chips or Raw Vegetables, Make a double batch, what is leftover, thin on stove with a bit of milk and serve over Chicken breast.

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection

and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

Quilt Ladies Books in Print
Quilt Ladies Books on KINDLE
Quilt Ladies Books on NOOK

Little Quilt Ladies on KINDLE 

Little Quilt Ladies on NOOK

The Quilt Ladies Home Page

Quilts Around My House

I've been working with my new machine 
Pattern HERE



I'm enjoying the stitches

The machine quilting is a bit overwhelming yet, (free motion)
but I'm trying and I'll get it???

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

The Quilt Ladies Store - HERE,  The Quilt Ladies Books on Kindle – HERE, 

Little Quilt Ladies on Kindle - HERE

Log Cabin Quilt Pattern #3

Log Cabin Quilt Block #3

All blocks have a finished size of 10" x 10"

Patterns shared to date on "Log Cabin Blocks" page

Cut 1 Red – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 2 Gray – 2 ½”x 2 ½”

Cut 2 Red – 6 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew as shown

Cut 2 Gray - 6 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew to the top and bottom

Cut 2 Blue – 10 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew to the sides.

My Finished Block

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection

and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

Quilt Ladies Books in Print
Quilt Ladies Books on KINDLE
Quilt Ladies Books on NOOK

Little Quilt Ladies on KINDLE 

Little Quilt Ladies on NOOK

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Happy Valentine's Day

Quilter's Valentine

A Quilter's Valentine

20" x 22"

You will need 9, 4-Patch blocks

Cut 36 squares - 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Sew together to form 4-patch blocks

Lay them out and like color placement.

Cut 6 Dark - 4 1/2" x 1 1/2"  

Sew into 3 Rows

Cut 4 - 2 1/2"x 1 1/2" 

Cut 6 - 2 1/2"x 4 1/2

Sew into 2 Rows

Sew all Rows together to form center of quilt

Cut 2 Dark - 2 1/2" x 16 1/2" 

Cut 2 Red - 2 1/2 x 16 1/2" 

Sew to the sides

Cut 2 Red - 2 1/2" x 22 1/2 

Sew to the top and bottom

Cut binding 88" x 2 1/4"

   

I'm going to TRY and do machine quilting on this, it's gong to be my TRY !

I'll share ! 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S 

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

The Quilt Ladies Store - HERE,  The Quilt Ladies Books on Kindle – HERE, Little Quilt Ladies on Kindle - HERE

Hamburger Pie, Quilt Ladies Kitchen

 To me this dish is home and I'm in need of some comfort food today.
Long ago it would have been made with homemade mashed potatoes on top.
But, not anymore, I'm trying to get my waist back


Hamburger Pie
1 1/2 lb. Lean Hamburger,
1 medium onion, chopped
Brown, Cook and ground, drain any fat off.


Add
1 can tomato soup,
1  can whole kernel corn, drained
1 can french green beans, drained

Mix well, add
2 teaspoons garlic powder,
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and Pepper

Spray with vegetable oil, I use a round 9" baking dish.

Top with 10 ground up saltine crackers, I use wheat crackers.
Or if you like top with mashed pototoes !


Bake for 30 minutes at 350 F

Served with corn bread and fresh peaches.

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection

and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

Quilt Ladies Books in Print
Quilt Ladies Books on KINDLE
Quilt Ladies Books on NOOK

Little Quilt Ladies on KINDLE 

Little Quilt Ladies on NOOK

The Quilt Ladies Home Page