This is a mystery sew-along, so I am not sure exactly where we are going, but this layout looks like a possibility. I finished Week 3's block, the haunted house. Which is a stretch. It kinda looks like a haunted castle, but that's ok. And the cat is huge in proportion. It's ok, the sew-along has been fun and I will wait and see what happens next.
I have another Halloween sew-along I must have signed up at The Quilt Spot for after 3 or 4 glasses of Chardonnay. It just started coming in the mail, with the first month's block and fabric. Remember the Fig Tree Halloween Figs Sampler of a couple of years ago? It is a repeat of that one, only with Joanna Figueroa's latest fabric collection, Harvest Moon. I signed up for a year-long sew-along, but will have to give you the details in a future post. Maybe tomorrow.
It's a great quilt, especially if you aren't afraid of a bit of applique. I promise, I will tell you more about it in a future post.
Since gaining ten pounds after last year's Christmas holiday season, I have been trying to eat healthier. I have lost nearly 15 pounds (14 to be exact) and am having fun being thinner. I actually bought a pair of size 8 jeans last weekend, which is kind of amazing. Single-digit sizing is kind of a new world. I can't seem to drop another ounce, so I must be at an ok weight. I wasn't that chubby to begin with, but who wouldn't like to drop a size or two? Anyway, my husband and I continue to try to eat less carbs, more veggies, and healthier choices overall. This dinner we had last night was so good, I just have to share. Easy peasy and so good.
We made brown rice in the rice cooker. I chopped up a bit of red onion, a bit of diced cucumber, a bit of shredded carrot, chopped fresh local cherry tomatoes, and some herbs from the garden. Then we cooked a small piece (less than half a pound for the two of us) of salmon in a nonstick pan. To serve, put some brown rice in a bowl, top with veggies, and a serving of salmon. Drizzle some Skinny Girl Fat-Free, Sugar-Free, Chipotle Ranch Dressing (less than $3 at Walmart), and you have a delicious dinner. Try it, I think you will agree, it is a very good thing.
Worked on piecing the Summer Memories top yesterday and made my Halloween Mystery haunted house, so some sewing is happening.
18 responses to “Haunted Halloweeen Week 3 and Salmon Bowls”
We eat a lot of Skinny Girl dressing in our home. I’m afraid to step out and try anything else! Congrats on the weight loss!
We eat a lot of Skinny Girl dressing in our home. I’m afraid to step out and try anything else! Congrats on the weight loss!
We eat a lot of Skinny Girl dressing in our home. I’m afraid to step out and try anything else! Congrats on the weight loss!
I love quilt spot bom’s! They give good fabric placement instructions
And fabric has been generous. I made this pattern and subbed a few blocks but looking forward to using it this year. Hope you enjoy working on it.
I love quilt spot bom’s! They give good fabric placement instructions
And fabric has been generous. I made this pattern and subbed a few blocks but looking forward to using it this year. Hope you enjoy working on it.
I love quilt spot bom’s! They give good fabric placement instructions
And fabric has been generous. I made this pattern and subbed a few blocks but looking forward to using it this year. Hope you enjoy working on it.
Nicole, I made that sampler and love it. It will be beautiful in that Harvest Moon fabric. No one does fall fabric like Joanna. I bought a bundle of Harvest Moon that I look forward to playing with this Fall. Look on Instagram #halloweenfigssampler for inspiration with this project. There are some changes by some very clever quilters that are inspiring. Someone added an appliquéd monogrammed pumpkin that you must do! Congrats on the weight loss.
Nicole, I made that sampler and love it. It will be beautiful in that Harvest Moon fabric. No one does fall fabric like Joanna. I bought a bundle of Harvest Moon that I look forward to playing with this Fall. Look on Instagram #halloweenfigssampler for inspiration with this project. There are some changes by some very clever quilters that are inspiring. Someone added an appliquéd monogrammed pumpkin that you must do! Congrats on the weight loss.
Nicole, I made that sampler and love it. It will be beautiful in that Harvest Moon fabric. No one does fall fabric like Joanna. I bought a bundle of Harvest Moon that I look forward to playing with this Fall. Look on Instagram #halloweenfigssampler for inspiration with this project. There are some changes by some very clever quilters that are inspiring. Someone added an appliquéd monogrammed pumpkin that you must do! Congrats on the weight loss.
You can’t go wrong with Fig Tree fabrics! Congrats on the weight loss. It takes some determination & you’ve done really well! Your dinner looks delicious!
You can’t go wrong with Fig Tree fabrics! Congrats on the weight loss. It takes some determination & you’ve done really well! Your dinner looks delicious!
You can’t go wrong with Fig Tree fabrics! Congrats on the weight loss. It takes some determination & you’ve done really well! Your dinner looks delicious!
oh, my! that Fig Tree Quilt is gonna be spectacular. One glass of wine is all it takes for me to feel a little tipsy. I must have food with wine or I’m a goner. ;p
when will the new family member be showing up? I want to see all the pictures…also, River did knock over a very expensive piece of crystal with wine in it when he was very small. he just is an exuberant dog. ;p
oh, my! that Fig Tree Quilt is gonna be spectacular. One glass of wine is all it takes for me to feel a little tipsy. I must have food with wine or I’m a goner. ;p
when will the new family member be showing up? I want to see all the pictures…also, River did knock over a very expensive piece of crystal with wine in it when he was very small. he just is an exuberant dog. ;p
oh, my! that Fig Tree Quilt is gonna be spectacular. One glass of wine is all it takes for me to feel a little tipsy. I must have food with wine or I’m a goner. ;p
when will the new family member be showing up? I want to see all the pictures…also, River did knock over a very expensive piece of crystal with wine in it when he was very small. he just is an exuberant dog. ;p
Congrats on the weight loss! I laughed at the “after 3or4glassesof Chardonnay “ purchase 🤣. So easy to do. Makes shopping easier.
Congrats on the weight loss! I laughed at the “after 3or4glassesof Chardonnay “ purchase 🤣. So easy to do. Makes shopping easier.
Congrats on the weight loss! I laughed at the “after 3or4glassesof Chardonnay “ purchase 🤣. So easy to do. Makes shopping easier.