Machine Quilting Part II - Marking Patterns on Your Quilt.MOV

Card Table Playhouse Pattern "Sweet Shop"

Card Table Playhouse Pattern "Sweet Shop".  I have to say that I just love my card table playhouses. I love everything from creating them to watching my grandchildren play in them. This Sweet Shop is an interactive playhouse that has removable cupcakes and ice cream cones and is the perfect get-away for the littlest baker in your home. This pattern includes all the instructions you need including the patterns and a list of materials to create this Sweet Shop for endless hours of fun.
Download the pattern here and at Parties and Patterns.

CHRISTMAS CANDLES!!!

CHRISTMAS CANDLES is a tradition that we have had in our family for years. It has brought us closer together and has created many wonderful memories that my kids still reminisce about. CHRISTMAS CANDLES is a holiday must and a holiday favorite in our home, so even though my kids are grown, and they are having kids of their own, the tradition lives on. It just gets bigger and bigger as the family grows. To read about our family tradition and download the gift bag patterns, click here and start a CHRISTMAS CANDLES Tradition of your own! Merry Christmas. 

Christmas Pillowcase Patterns "Rudolph"

Pillowcase Pattern "Rudolph".  Ok Ladies, it's time to start thinking about those kids and grandkids! This Rudolph pillowcase can be used the whole month of December, so get started on it now. I love letting Christmas invade my entire house and these Rudolph pillowcases let it reach all the way to the bedroom. These pillowcases are quick and easy to make and can be downloaded here at Parties and Patterns Send your kids to bed every night with thoughts of sugar plums...and of course their Christmas favorite, Rudolph. The Rudolph pillowcase fits a standard size pillow.

Thanksgiving Poem "GIVE THANKS"

For muddy shoes, and short little misses,

Sticky hands and chocolaty kisses.

For spilled cups of milk, and scribbled love notes,

Pets on the loose, and lost winter coats.

For long days, short nights, and little boy pranks,

There are so many reasons for us to give thanks!!

PUMPKIN MUFFINS FOR THE HEALTH CONSCIOUS :)

For all you health nuts...here is a healthy recipe for pumpkin muffins.  Well, almost healthy I could not resist throwing in some chocolate chips!!!!

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins  

1 2/3 cup whole wheat flour (I prefer white wheat and ground fresh)

1 - 2 tbsp. flax

1 1/2 cups oatmeal

1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

In a medium size bowl,  whisk these ingredients together until well blended.

3/4 cup agave (a healthy alternative to sugar and can be found in most grocery stores)

2 large eggs

1 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 cup chocolate chips (the darker the chips the healthy the muffin)  I still like my milk chocolate!!!!

In another medium size bowl mix these wet ingredients together until well blended.  Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until mixed.  Do not over stir.  Bake muffins in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.

Christmas Pillowcase Patterns "Better Not Pout" Santa Claus

Pillowcase Patterns "Better Not Pout".  Well, I still have grandkids and now Christmas on my mind and I am so excited about my Santa Clause Pillowcase.  Inspired of course by my darling grandchildren.  I wanted this Santa Clause pillowcase to be a fun reminder to my grandkids that Christmas is coming and Santa is soon on his way, so they better be good!  I don't know if it's really going to work,  but it sure makes a fun festive pillowcase for their bedroom for the month of December. These pillowcases are quick and easy to make, but let's get started before December gets here.  Click here at Parties and Patterns for the downloadable Santa Clause pillowcase pattern. These pillowcases fit standard size pillows!

EXCITING NEWS!

I am so excited! I have been asked to be the feature blogger every Monday for Create my Event. It is a blog devoted to parties and entertaining so I get to give out my tips, tricks and ideas once a week. I have done a few weeks already and I'm getting into the groove so check it out and let me know what you think! I am also putting my ideas posted there as free downloads on my website so I hope you enjoy. Check it out here.

Paper Doll Quilt Pattern "Playmate"

Paper Doll Quilt Pattern "Playmate".  

This paper doll quilt pattern is perfect for all little girls.  I designed this paper doll quilt for my grand daughters.  Since I am a grandmother I love to call my projects, "Treasures from Grandma's attic".  A few of my quilts lately have been interactive and this one is exactly that. There are 3 dolls on my quilt, but you can make as many dolls as you like. Two of the dolls sit in a pocket on the quilt and the other one is sewn right on the quilt.  For instructions on making the doll hair click HERE.  There are 11 different outfits that are Velcroed right onto the quilt.  The outfits can be mixed and matched for endless hours of playtime fun.  

The quilt measures approx. 69"x88".  

Click here at Parties and Patterns 

to download this PDF quilt pattern and get started today!  Have a great day!!!!! 

Thanksgiving Table Runner Pattern "Turkey Day"

Table Runner Patterns "Turkey Day."  had so much fun making these table runners because for Thanksgiving there are so many images and themes to work with! Putting these together has definitely made me more grateful for the things in my life.
 If you love quilting as much as I do, download this pattern here at
Parties and Patterns and get started on making your setting special for this Thanksgiving...it's just around the corner!