Park Avenue Place Mats

Awhile back I purchased my first Moda Scrap Bag which contained strips of Park Avenue long before it hit stores.  It sat in my sewing room (as most of my fabric does) until a few weeks ago.  I decided to just make a strip table topper out of the scraps.  I was able to get two, but didn't like the size they ended up being.  So I cut them up and turned them into 4 place mats!  I had never done place mats before, and must say I love these.

They can be used separately as a little table topper or....

set the table with a few.

These were quick and easy - With the scraps leftover from quilting projects a few more could be whipped up in no time.  What a cute shower gift to give someone!  Who knew scraps could be so much fun?

Baked Oatmeal

I've tried this recipe a couple of times now.  Using this recipe Baked Oatmeal I have been adding peaches instead of the cranberries and raisins and it is SO good.  I put a little whip cream on top of Jakes and he begged for more this morning.  Something he doesn't do often with food.  Sam even had a little bowl of it. 

With the mornings starting out a little cooler lately, this is a great start to the day.  Try it!

Image from here 

Menu Monday

I had this meatball hero sub listed as my new recipe to try out last week.   I can't explain in words how good it was.  So delicious!  Mike LOVED it, Jake gobbled it up and asked for more.  To say the least it was a huge success and I will be adding it to our dinner rotation.  Give it a try, I BEG you!

Monday - Sushi - Mike's birthday so we're going out!
Tuesday - Southwest Chicken Wraps
Wednesday - Pot Roast w/ mashed potatoes
Thursday - BBQ Pork Sandwiches - didn't get to these last week
Friday - Spaghetti w/salad and garlic bread
Saturday - Hawaiian Haystacks
Sunday - Taco Soup

Image from Kelly at accordingtokelly

Harvest Boutique

I am lucky enough to be involved in the 2nd Harvest Boutique here in Utah.  We had a great time and success 2 years ago that we all jumped in to give the Boutique another go.  This year we will be moving the Boutique to Park City and we are all so excited!  Please mark the date on your calendar.  Tell all your friends.  Plan to spend the day with us and make it a girls trip to Park City for the day!

I have been and will continue to be busy whipping quilted items up to be sold at the Boutique.  I am also listing the items on my Etsy shop Gracielane Lane Quilts for any out of towners who are interested in getting in on the fun.  

For more information check out Marta's blog here.  She gives all the details.  Throughout the month of October I will be posted a few pictures of the artists who are joining in the Boutique.  

Hope to see you there!

Image by Marta from MartaWrites

Wheels

The binding is FINALLY finished.  Last week we took a little trip to Florida (it was SO hot), and I took a few quilts with me to bind so I could feel productive.  I have had this quilt completed for a month or so now and just need to get going on the binding.  I am so glad I finished it.  Both the boys love this quilt.  I was originally going to sell it, but Jake keeps telling me how much he loves his "nice and cuddly car quilt".  So I guess he gets to keep it.

I used this tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew and I love how quick and easy, yet cute this quilt is.  I think it might be my new go to baby quilt gift pattern.  I have some old fish fabric that I love that I think could look cute in this pattern. 

I have to say the backing fabric could be a quilt all on its own!  Love the big cars. (Excuse the wrinkles it was packed in a suitcase for a day or so).

I had bought a new gadget for my quilt machine which locks the wheels for straight line quilting.  I decided to give them a try on this quilt.  I didn't measure the lines at all, just added a few to each row.  I really like how it turned out, although next time I will measure to even things out.  It sure made straight line quilting a dream though!

All in all I'm loving this quilt.  Cute, fun, easy to put together.  It was a good size without being overly expense to buy fabric for.  I think its also a great pattern for pulling from my stash too.  Would more could a quilter ask for?

A Star is Born

Using the Star Burst pattern in the book Charmed and Dangerous by Anka's Treasures a star has been born.  I just need to add the borders and I'm done.  I bought this fabric yesterday.  Luna Notte by 3 Sisters for Moda.  I LOVE this line (do I say that about all 3 Sisters lines?).

I'm using the blue from the points of the star for a stop border and the black center of the star for the big border.  It will end up being 52 x 52.  A great size for a wall hanging or a table topper.

This pattern came together quick and easy.  I can't wait to get the borders on and get this quilted.

I've actually been getting a lot done lately.  Will share some finished projects in the up coming days!

Menu Monday - a day late

I'm trying really hard to lose weight as always, and stop spending so much at the grocery store, so I'm back to posting my menus each week. 

Monday - Salsa Chicken
Tuesday - Garden burgers w/fruit
Wednesday - Maple Salmon on the Grill  - SO GOOD! w/veggies
Thursday - Meatball Subs - new recipe to try this week w/salad
Friday - Chicken Curry over rice
Saturday - BBQ Pork Sandwiches
Sunday - Chicken Tenders and spinach/strawberry salad