WIP Lap Quilt

Here is a little pastel number....way out of my normal color range! The blue squares are Lucien which are incredible!This is currently up on the design wall. I hate things on point...so will probably procrastinate a bit before I get to sewing it all together! LOL This may be the lap quilt my daughter takes to college. Ok-she is currently heading to 8th grade so I am giving myself awhile!

I am torn lately between small doll size quilts and wanting to work on lap quilts. I don't have any plans to make anything beyond lap size these days. I have about 6 bedsize tops waiting to be quilted. I really like slightly oversized laps. What size do most of you make your lap quilts?

Today I am lucky enough to be attending the Long Beach Quilt show. I will post all my goodies after I get back!

New Group Invite

I have decided to begin a new group on Flicker called Charm Challenge. I have enjoyed making my little mini squares quilts so much I am going to try a big one! Anyone who wants to play can mosey on over!

Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Here is a cheap and easy favorite recipe......I'm about to make it for dinner!
1/2 lb. ground beef (I usually use about 1/4 a lb.)
1 med. onion chopped (I always just toss in minced dried onion)
1 lg. can beef broth and 1 small can beef broth
1 small tomato (I freeze this then remove the skin under hot water)
1/3 cup barley
1 tsp. thyme
1 TBS parsley
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 bag mixed vegetables

Brown meat and onion. Drain. Combine the rest of the ingredients and cook approx. one and a half hours on low.

Backwards me!

Sorry....did this backwards and too lazy to redo. Just scrolldown and do it in reverse! LOL

Step 5: For each placemat cut 2@ 2" by 10 1/2" and sew to the sides. Quilt and bind as desired. Easy peasy !

Step 4: For each placemat you will cut 2 @ 3" by 12 1/2". Sew these to the top and bottom.