Week 10 Sunday Stash Report

Sunday Stash Report

This week was very busy with a new baby and taking care of little sister not to mention that my parents came for a month long visit. They will stay at our lakehouse during the week and up to visit me and all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren on weekends. Makes for a very busy time for me.

I did take time to finish several projects. Deadlines are great and I needed this quilt for a birthday gift. It will be in the mail on Monday just after I sew the label on it tomorrow.

Here is my report for this week:

Week 10 - Sunday Stash Report, March 9, 2014

Used this Week: 12 yards

Used year to Date: 15 yards

Added this Week: 0 yards

Added Year to Date: 0 yards

Net Used for 2014: 15 yards

A friend gave me this panel several years ago. I just LOVE it. This year in my bible study leadership council we have been learning the "Art of Sheperding". I wanted to finish this to hang in my office during the Lenen Season. It will go up Monday Morning.

I used my embroidery machine to do the beautiful stitching in the cornerstones. The rest I did FMQ on my Tin Lizzie.

I finished Mr Turkey Number 2. The first I did with a friend and this one is for me. I will be so glad to have him all ready to hang in November!!

This nine patch scrappy top was made by my 86 year old mother. It is brightly colored and squeels HAPPY!! I bordered, FMQuilted, and bound it. It is a birthday gift for a special friend who needs a warm hug....quilts can do that!!! In the mail it goes...after the label is sewn on it.

That about wraps up my week!! I am blessed beyond measure. God has given me two precious angels in my life!! Now if we can just keep her from loving him "to death"!!!

Happy Trails,

Mtn Mama

 

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Orange Cappuccino Brownies

Welcome Baby Boy T.J.!!

I haven't blogged much lately because of this little guy. He arrived 4 1/2 weeks early and spent a few days in the NICU. Baby and Momma are home now and they are both doing well. I was in charge of the two year old sister during that time. That kept me busy!! She is a hoot! She loves nana's house because I have a dog and there are stairs to climb and "Tweet Tweets" to watch.

She also loves to put on makeup when Nana is getting ready in the mornings.

We are blessed to have these sweet children.

Thank you Lord for the blessings of new life and sweet babies to hold!! Life is precious and we know that you only lend these children to us for they belong to you. May we nurture and teach them in your ways so they will grow strong in the faith and love you with all their heart. AMEN

Of course I had to make treats for the nurses...

Orange Cappuccino Brownies

 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter

1 ounce semisweet chocolate, (I used chocolate chips)

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

1 Tablespoon instant expresso powder or you can use instant coffee

3 eggs

1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur

2 Tbsp grated orange peel

1 cup all purpose flour

1 pkg (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1 Tablespoons shortening

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 

2. Grease 9 x 13 baking pan.

3. Melt butter and chopped chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave. Start with 1 minute, then stir the chocolate, heat at 15 second intervals stirring in between until chocolate is melted and smooth.

4. Stir in granulated sugar and expresso powder. Cool slightly.

5. Beat eggs into the chocolate mixture with a wooden spoon until it is smooth with a wire whisk.

I used Triple Sec as my orange liqueur because that is what I had on hand. Use your favorite orange flavored liqueur.

6. Whisk in liqueur and orange peel into the chocolate base mixture.

7. Beat flour into chocolate mixture with wooden spoon until just blended.

Miss Ella helped stir the batter. She was all about helping make the brownies.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

9. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until the center is just set. Remove from the oven and set the pan on a wire rack to cool.

10. Meanwhile melt the chocolate chips and shortening ( I used butter) in the microwave with the same method as before until smooth and glossy.

11. Immediately spread the chocolate over the brownie base while warm.

12. Cool completely and cut into 2 inch square. Makes about 2 dozen brownies.

YUMMMMM...Orange and Chocolate together are wonderful...ENJOY!!

And Kiss all the babies and hug all the children in your life today...it WILL make you feel wonderful!!

 

Happy Trails,

Mtn Mama

 

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