Seems like it was only yesterday…OK, yesterday two weeks ago, that I was sitting here eager to share with you a week’s worth of great finds, projects and inspiration to help you plan ahead and make the most of the weekend ahead.
Since my last post a holiday has passed and we are now full swing into the first week of September – aka National Sewing Month.
There is a lot to cover here so, here we go…
1. Fabric Releases and Reserves
We’ll start with a beautiful fabric collection by Sherri and Chelsi for Moda Fabrics – Summer Sweet. The link takes you to the Fat Quarter Shop which lists the option to reserve the Jolly Bar fabric cut. This, and the honey bun are the only two cuts from this fabric line to be released in January 2020. If you want another cut (yardage, fat quarter, etc.,) you’ll need to wait another month for the February 2020 ship date.
Also shipping in February 2020 is this fabulous collection, Modern Farmhouse by Simple Simon & Co for Riley Blake. A beautiful variation of the “Farmer’s Daughter” collection I fell in love with a couple of years ago.
Wanting something to be released a bit sooner – like maybe next month (September 2019)? This quilt kit includes the pattern, a Jolly Bar fabric cut (plus binding fabric) to make this Refractions quilt. Both the pattern and fabric line – Harper’s Garden were also created by Sherri & Chelsi.
2. Re purposed & Remarkable
The minute I came across this great find I knew I didn’t need to look any further. Gail from myrepurposedlife.com is so creative and her newest creation – from a cutting board – is now on my list of “things-I-must-do-before-I-die”.
After viewing her creation, it becomes easy to see a cutting board as one of those items that also serves as a blank canvas filled with endless possibilities.
3. Good Eats
Nothing has better taste or scent than fajitas. I’ve made them a few times in a skillet (stainless steel fry pan or saute pan) and they were OK but not great. I no longer have my well seasoned iron skillet – although I could purchase a very nice one here – and I’m thinking the iron skillet makes a lot of difference with this type of dish. However, I came across this Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita recipe and I am inspired to give this a try.
If fajitas are not your thing but a quick, easy and good tasting recipe is, take a look at the multitude of Jamielyn’s other recipes and videos (DIY / holiday projects Too!) She also loves naps and chocolate and I love everything she posts!
UPDATE: Between writing about his recipe and publishing this post I have tried the Sheet Pan Fajitas – used chicken and I have to admit they are the best I’ve ever tasted!!!
4. Return to the Template
My original intent was to revisit another of my UFO’s, the “Fruit Stand” quilt (an image of Trisch Price’s finished quilt can be found in this post). It uses a unique template called the “Clammy” but various web articles and Pinterest images depicting the upcoming fall / winter / Christmas season diverted my attention and the next thing I know I’m thinking of ways to use the same pattern and template but switching out the “fruit in a wooden box” motif for one depicting Christmas ornaments in a cardboard (or wooden?) box. I’m hoping this will inspire me to do something productive – and finally finish a project using this template.
5. National Sew Jelly Roll Day
This yearly event is still just over 2 weeks away but I want to give you a head’s up now – Saturday, September the 21st will be here before you know it!
At this time last year I was not aware such an event existed and it was only by a stroke of luck that I happened upon last year’s announcement – on that day which officially occurs on the third Saturday of every September.
Curious as to what all the fuss is about I did a little research and discovered a few interesting facts about Moda’s “Project Jelly Roll” and National Sew a Jelly Roll Day. The whole idea began with a problem frequently encountered by quilters (so glad to know I’m not alone here!) We purchase a significant number of these tempting fabric precuts and, do so without having a specific project in mind. A few months will pass by and all of a sudden we will take notice of these nice and neat round rolls of fabric strips sitting quietly on a shelf waiting patiently to come out and play!
The good people at Moda reached a threshold and decided to do something about all these stacks of unused jelly rolls and created National Sew a Jelly Roll Day as an incentive to take down a jelly roll, unwrap it and make something – anything!
Those rolls were made for sewing and that’s just we’ll do!
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you found something to inspire and help make the most of your upcoming weekend.
As always, feel free to leave a comment letting us know what you did this weekend!
Susan
Some great ideas for the weekend – perfect for the kids or even if you are feeling a bit bored yourself! I know my mum would love checking out the fabric and coming up with some new sewing ideas (I think she also suffers from the same problem as many quilters you highlighted with the unused rolls of fabric, so maybe September 21st will be a day of inspiration and creativity for her!) but me personally, that Fajita recipe looks like it will be on the menu this weekend! Thanks for the ideas!
Hi Zak and thanks for stopping by! I plan to be sewing something with one of my jelly rolls on the 21st and I hope your mum has the same opportunity as well!
Enjoy the fajitas and your weekend!
Having a weekend with nothing planned makes for along two or three days.
I enjoy reading your weekly posts. I work during the week and I like finding new ideas and ways to make the most of my weekend.
I love cooking and trying new recipes and this review has awoken that sleeping talent. Thanks
Hi Willy – Thanks for stopping by! Let me know what you think of the fajitas cooked in the oven and stay tuned – I hope to pass along another great recipe in my next post!
Your 5 ideas to do this weekend has motivated me. Thanks!
After reading about the fajita’s, I do not want to wait until this weekend. I never realized that an iron skillet is supposed to make them taste better. I normally cook my meat on the grill and saute the onions and peppers indoors.
I’ll have to try it.
Hi Sondra and thanks for stopping by! I discovered cooking fajitas in the oven is much less messy and taste every bit as good as those cooked on high heat on a stove top.
Enjoy your weekend!