Back to school!

Well, I haven't posted since I have been back to school-shame on me!  I swear, I have not had time to change my mind since school has started.  We have new technology that is just kicking my butt!  It is a huge learning curve and I am sure I will manage to get the hang of it, but for now, it is trial by fire!  I haven't sewn much, just made 2 more potato steamers.  I am working on a plan to make time each day to put in a few stitches.  Wish me luck!

Announcing a great blog giveaway!

Hey all, I wanted to let you know about a great fabric giveaway at 1 Choice 4 Quillting!  They are giving away precuts of some of Moda's newest lines of fabric!


http://blog.1choice4quilting.com/2011/08/new-fabric-giiveaway-with-3-lucky.html

My 1600 quilt!

This is a picture of the 1600 quilt top that I finished in only one day!  Lots of fun for a quick finish.  You don't have to use jelly rolls, you can use any 2 1/2 inch scraps!

My camera is not so great, so the colors don't show up as bright as the real deal!  My birthday is this month, if anyone wants to give me a great upgrade!

Quilted Lizard Creations: Sharing some brownie recipes!

Quilted Lizard Creations: Sharing some brownie recipes!: "So a twitter friend wanted some chocolate recipes and these are both so rich and scrumptious! Mint-Chocolate Brownies Ingredients: 1 bo..."

Sharing some brownie recipes!

So a twitter friend wanted some chocolate recipes and these are both so rich and scrumptious!

Mint-Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:
1 box chocolate brownie mix (any kind)
**any ingredients called for in brownie mix
1 can chocolate fudge frosting

Mint Filling
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 T water
1/2 tsp. mint extract
5 drops green food coloring

Mix brownie mix and bake as direced on package in 13 X 9 inch pan.  When it is finished, take it out to cool completely.  With an electric mixer, add together ingredients for mint filling until it is fluffy.  Spread onto cooled brownies.  Put the pan in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours or overnight, until the filling is set.  After they are set, simply spread on the fudge frosting, cut into bars, and enjoy!

Turtle Brownies

1 pkg German chocolate cake mix
1 c. chopped nuts (we like pecans at my house)
3/4 c. melted butter
1 (5.3 oz.) can evaporated milk
12 oz. package caramels
1 c. chocolate chips (I use semi-sweet)

Combine cake mix, butter, nuts, and 1/3 c. evaporated milk.  Mix (don't beat).  Press half of dough into greased and floured 13 X 9 inch pan.  Bake 6 minutes at 350 degrees.

Meanwhile, melt caramels and 1/3 c. evaporated milk.  Spread over hot cake.  Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Crumble remaining cake dough over top. (It will spread when baked.)

Bake 15-18 minutes at 350 degrees.  Cool, refrigerate.  Enjoy. (Or enjoy hot with ice cream on top!)