MY NINE-PATCH I MADE FOR THE QUILT-ALONG.

This is how I put my nine-patch blocks together. I was in the quilt along with crazymom quilts. we were supposed to do one block a day till we had made 70 blocks. most were put together with the white muslin sashings but i thought i would try something different so i used black snowball squares and black borders. It has turned out ok. My son likes it but it is going to be a throw for the couch. It might end up in his room at some stage though, probably till the next project comes along. I still have a few 9-patch blocks left over so I might make a lap quilt and try thr white sashings. Or maybe a couple of large cushions to lounge around on, we'll see. Now I just have to quilt it! This part will take me a while as I don't have one of those quilting machines . I could give hand quilting a try i suppose. . . . .

'THIS IS SO TASTY AND EZZY PEZZY'.

Yesterday, i made this really yummy hummus, so ezzy! take a can of chick peas, 1/4 - 1/2 tsp curry powder, big tbspn peanut butter, about 8 slices of dried tomatoes, 2-3 cloves garlic, 1/2 tsn salt, juice of 2 lemons. Just whizz it all together in processor till well blended, you can add herbs if you like too . taste it to see if it needs more salt. add olive oil or what ever other oil you have to make it quite a smoothable consistency. enjoy! You can also add 1/2 cup mashed pumkin.

NOAHS ARK FINISHED!

I have finally finished my noahs ark project. I finished it a few weeks ago but forgot to do a post on it so here it is. It was a fun project to do. there are heaps on the flicka page , so go take a look soon. I found these cute ceramic buttons at the market with pam at Thames.

' TWENTY-FIVE AGAIN!'

It was my birthday on thursday.. i was 25 again! the kids got me a yummy chocolate cake from the cheesescake shop. It was so yummy! we have just finished eating it. we had a few freinds around , and a few wines ....

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BLOCK 7


I have been able to get this done this weekend. I have done a little embellishment on 'mr sheep'. As we don't celebrate the 4th july here, I have just put my countries initials on my flag. Wonder what Anne will have us do next month?. . . . .

AN EASY 'SLOW COOKER' DISH.

Last week on a tv show here (n.z.), they made this yummy meatloaf dish , in the slow cooker!! It is so easy, just mix everything up , shape in to loaf or what ever shape your slow cooker is, mine is oval, line it with a double piece of baking paper going up the sides, so you can lift it out easily. 4-6 hours later and it is done! no liquid is required. I had grated carrot and my son never even knew he ate it!! (if only he knew hee hee!) I rolled mine in dry breadcrumbs before i cooked it. Tasted great!

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BLOCK 6 A TISKET A TASKET.

I finally finished my block 6! This time I have added a little fantail, It is a native bird to my country,new zealand. They are a very cute, cheeky and inquisitive little bird.

"Mmmmmm", look what I made.

Yesterday I made this yummy no bake chocolate fudge cake slice. This is so easy to make . Just throw it in a pot then mix. Simple as that! It was my aunty fayes favorite recipe, or one of them. There is not much left when there are boys around! I will hide me a few slices for later on to have with my coffee!! Here is the recipe if you want to give it a go.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE FUDGE SLICE.

1/2 lb plain biscuits (1 pkt)

4oz butter, melted

1 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon cocoa

1/2 cup chopped walnuts, or sultanas , optional

put sugar,cocoa,butter in a pot , bring to boil.

Crush biscuits, and add, add beaten egg and walnuts, mix well.

press into lined sponge roll tin and put in fridge to chill.

Ice with chocolate icing or real chocolate.