It's Been a While

A lot has happened since my last blogging efforts.  We took a long vacation to Washington to visit family and friends.  We packed up our house and left New York for the last time {at least for a while} and drove down to Virginia.  We signed the lease for our new house today.  And most importantly, we're now neighbors with my parents!  So, as soon as the dust has settled, the sewing will commence.  I will be back next week with photos from our trip, and hopefully soon after with new projects.

Stash Project: July

I hate to be a one-note quilter, but it is summer and I've got a lot going on {including friends having babies!}.  So, once again, I have a peek at a baby quilt for one special little girl.  Not only is this the baby of a close friend from college, she is the very friend who introduced me to Josiah {in spite of much protest}.  I am really happy with how it turned out.  Also, even though the pattern is identical to last month's project, the different fabric and quilting make it so distinct.  I kind of want one of these for myself!

This fabric is Eden by Lila Tuller for Moda and I quilted it with a meander.  Can't get much more girlie than this!

So Good: Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta

This dish is a regular on our dinner table.  It is fresh and light, we usually have the ingredients on hand.  It would also make a great side dish, hot or cold.  And if you're looking for something easy on a hot summer night, this is an excellent choice.  Enjoy!

16 oz Farfalle (Bow Tie) Pasta

2 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 Yellow Onion (optional)

4 Garlic Cloves

2 TBS Dried Basil

Salt & Pepper to taste

5-6 Roma Tomatoes

16 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

Bring water to a boil and add pasta. While water boils and pasta cooks, mince garlic and chop onion. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan, add onion and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, add basil, salt and pepper. Add chopped roma tomatoes, cook for 3-5 minutes, so tomatoes are soft but still retain their shape. Pour pasta and tomato mixture into a large bowl and stir gently. Add cubed fresh mozzarella cheese. Serves 6-8.

Stash Project: June

Things have been a bit busy, but I did get a project finished this month.  I'm only giving this small peak because it is a baby gift for a dear friend whose little boy is just a few days younger than my little guy.  I love how a single charm pack and a little yardage can make such a beautiful little quilt.  Hopefully soon I'll have time to do a bit more than just sew the squares together, but, for minimal effort, I love the result!

The fabric is Authentic by Sweetwater for Moda.  I love that it is a suitable boy fabric, because those are so difficult to find!

Photoshoot!

Now that we have a little C&V model, I thought I'd start adding some photos of him showing off some shop items.  You would not believe {well, maybe you would!} how difficult it was to get him to model one of our Cozy Flannel Blankets.  So, I decided just to use the photo of him in his blanket for all the listings, to keep the rest brand new, besides, he's not a willing model.  Now I've been working on updating the listings.  He's a cutie all cozy like that, too bad he doesn't nap often.