Area 3 Chapters

Area 3 Chapters in the beautiful state of Maine:


*Bog Hoot Quilters-Mechanic Falls area
*Chickadee Quilters-Bridgton Area
*Classic Quilters of Lewiston-Auburn Area
*Country Aire Quilters-Turner Area
*Country Square Quilters-North Jay/Wilton Area
*Cross Country Quilters-Bethel Area
*Grammy's Choice Quilters-Canton Area
*Ladies of the Lake Quilters-Peru/Rumford/Dixfield Area
*Lisbon Krazy Kwilters-Lisbon Area
*Pine Needle Quilters-Norway/South Paris Area
*Scraps and Patches Quilters-Poland Area
*Village Scrappers Quilters-Livermore Area


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Veggie Cups


Need a quick light supper and to use up those leftover veggies in the fridge? Here is the recipe for you. Change it up and add bacon bits to the mix for a breakfast type cup as an easy on-the-go, protein packed breakfast!

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2 tbsp. oil

2 ½ cups frozen shredded hash browns

2 cups fresh vegetables (great mixtures can include up cut broccoli florets, chopped peppers, shredded carrots or zucchini, chopped mushrooms—you get the idea!)
Dash salt, black pepper

¼ tsp. onion and garlic powder (if you use the salt variety, do not add the additional salt listed above)
¼ tsp. chopped parsley

1 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 eggs

3 tbsp. milk or light cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in large, non-stick pan over medium heat. Add potatoes and vegetables; mix lightly. Cook 6-8 minutes or until potatoes are browned, stirring occasionally. Spoon evenly into 12 muffin pan cups sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese. Set aside.
Mix remaining ingredients until blended and pour over the tops of the potato mixture. Bake 15 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to serve.

Free Patterns and Tutorials for Quick and Easy Quilts




 
Ever buy a jelly roll and can't figure out a pattern to use it for? Check out this website with free patterns and tutorials for quick and easy patterns. The newest one is called "Jelly Roll Jam II" and is one you can finish in no time flat!

http://www.fatquartershop.com/free-quilt-patterns

Another great site for quilting inspiration is Me and My Sister Designs http://www.meandmysisterdesigns.com/patterns/?id=9
Lots of fresh, modern takes on easy patterns with lots of bright colors. Perfect for that young lady in your life!


Sunday, August 17, 2014

Quilting Tip of the Week 8.14.14




Next time you visit your local quilt shop, ask for an empty fabric bolt. Wrap in a towel and safety pin (or make a pillowcase type cover) to bring along to classes or just to keep next to your sewing machine for a quick press.