Summer in the Country Blog Hop

I hope you’ve been enjoying the projects from the Island Batik Ambassadors.
My fabrics were part of the fiery Jewels and Gems collection.

Need a quick hostess gift? How about a fun table topper and hot pads using appliques from one of my favorite designers, Sindy Rodenmayer of Fat Cat Patterns. Her designs are adorable♥

♥Chubby Chick Table Topper♥

Pattern used: Chubby Chick by Fat Cat Patterns
Center panel: Cut (1) 12 1/2” x 12 1/2” block
Side panels: Cut (12) 2 1/2” x 4 1/2” blocks
Backing: Cut as needed - finished size is 12” x 20”

♥Eggbert Pot Holders♥

Pattern used: Eggbert by Fat Cat Patterns
Center panel: Cut (1) 9” x 9”
Backing: Cut (1) 9” x 9”

NOTE - Eggbert is designed for a 12” block. You will have to shrink him down to fit on the 9” block. On my computer the option is part of the printer dialog box. I printed the templates at 75%.

 

♥One of my favorite summer recipes♥

Tortellini Salad

Ingredients:
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced carrots
8 ounces Tortellini
1 cup ham cubed
1 cup green bell pepper cubed
1 cup red bell pepper cubed
1/2 cup sweet onion cubed
1/4 cup zesty fat free Italian dressing

Cook Tortellini and broccoli (I don’t like raw broccoli). In a separate pan cook ham and onions.  Place all ingredients in a big bowl and toss with Italian dressing.

Serves 4 ~ Enjoy!

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Full list of hop participants…

• Monday, August 17th - Island Batik kicks of the fun
• Tuesday, August 18th - Kissed Quilts
• Wednesday, August 19th - Kauffman Designs
• Thursday, August 20th - Fiber and Feast
• Friday, August 21st - Moosestash Quilting
• Saturday, August 22nd - Pamela Quilts
• Sunday, August 23rd - Free Motion By the River
• Monday, August 24th - The Patchwork Pearl
• Tuesday, August 25th - FunThreads Designs (ME)
• Wednesday, August 26th - For Quilts Sake
• Thursday, august 27th - Lemon Tree Snippets
• Friday, August 28th - Bejeweled Quilts
• Saturday, August 29th - Tamarinis
• Sunday, August 30th - Kissed Quilts
• Monday, August 31st - Bea Quilter
• Tuesday, September 1st - Purrfect Spots
• Wednesday, September 2nd - May Mack’s
• Thursday, September 3rd -  Maria Michaels Designs
• Friday, September 4th - Made in Scraps
• Saturday, September 5th - Happy Cottage Quilter

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one bundle of 7 fat eighths (9” x 20”) 
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