How to Make a Greek Key Quilt Block Border When I visited Greece I made a quilt to take with me on my adventure. You can read all about that quilt, and the significance of the Greek Key design, HERE. Today I am sharing how I created the blocks that form the Greek Key Border from that quilt. ********************* The following instructions are for a quilt block that finishes at a width of 14.5" and a height of 10.5" This block can then be used to create a Greek Key border ... View the Post
Do-It-Yourself Döners for Dinner
Do-It-Yourself Döners for Dinner (Perfect for Summer Nights) Ok, ok...I KNOW these are NOT traditional döners...or gyros...or shawarmas but I live in the southwest and don't have easy access to a vertical spit rotating stacks of savory chicken, lamb, pork, or beef. (Although....I did just find a place in Southern Utah that has some of the tastiest hummus and kalamakia that I have had in a long time!) So let me explain. I was first introduced to döners a few years back. We were ... View the Post
Scrappy 25 Squares Quilt Block Instructions
Scrappy 25 Squares Quilt Block Instructions I'm always thinking about how to use my scraps...and I may or may not be crazy about how I store them. And while my scrap hoarding is a subject for a different time, today I get to share how I make the scrappy 25 square block that I've been stitching up to make a small army of bonus quilts. All the fabric used in this quilt (that I also shared in my previous post) came from my scrap bin...the squares, the border, the binding EVERYTHING ... View the Post
What To Do With All That Zucchini
It's that time of year again....when I am up to my neck in zucchini!!! If your summer garden is overflowing with zucchini, you’re not alone—this prolific vegetable often produces more than one household (or even an entire neighborhood) can easily use. Luckily, zucchini is versatile, nutritious, and stores well with the right approach. Here are some smart ways to make the most of your bounty: 1. Cook and Bake CreativelyZucchini’s mild flavor makes it a great addition to both savory and ... View the Post
What is Yeast?
What is Yeast? I love bread. I love to make bread. I love to smell baking bread. And, I love to eat bread…especially when it is still hot from the oven. In fact, I love bread so much I make at least one loaf of bread every Sunday afternoon. And….I love bread so much that I have taught community bread making classes for a local university. When I teach those classes one of the most commonly asked questions is: What is yeast? So ... View the Post
Endurance Quilt Block Tutorial (Grounded Series)
Endurance Quilt Block Tutorial (Grounded Series) Today I am excited to share the tutorial for how I made the "Endurance Quilt Block"...the very first tutorial in our "Grounded" Series. If you need a reminder of the story and inspiration behind this block you can check out THIS POST....but.... if you don't we are going to jump right in. Now, admittedly there are 2 "blocks" featured on this amazing flooring. However, today I am sharing the tutorial for this one: HOWEVER.....we ... View the Post
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