Los Banos Quilt Show-Pacheco Pass Quilt Guild

 Me with my wallhanging, "Home-looking out Midway Road" a view out towards the mountains, (Los Banos). My hometown.

 Darla, with her beautiful wallhanging of hand-beaded flowers.

Anne Wilson's seascape wallhanging, beaded, and quilted.. beautiful!

Pat with all of her beautiful fabric that she brought to the show to sell, we just love seeing those PINK bags, filled with Kaffee Fasset fabric and so much more.

 Here is my one and only big quilt that I have finished this year, it is a special pattern from Paradise Quilts in Clovis, CA.. I just loved using all of my fabrics.

 Beautiful quilt and display, Eileen Vaughn's quilt, love the colors!

Christine Arbrua's Butterfly quilt.

Kaffee Fasset fabric, creation by Carolyn Teichiera, beautiful.

 Christmas tree, flannel quilt done in raw edge, by Susan Bannister, so warm and ready for the season ahead.

Blue and white quilt, love this, artist??

 This won BEST of show, Karen Bonillas, absolutely beautiful, king size quilt.

Lady Bugs, LADY BUGS, everywhere, made by Faye. My nieces favorite.

Wacky Christmas Trees

Made by Karen Bonillas.

Appliqued Christmas Quilt, adorable, each block a masterpiece.

This black, red quilt is so stunning, made quite a statement in the show.

Appliqued pumpkins, adorable table topper or wallhanging. Perfect for Fall!

This is a beautiful color combination of a sampler block quilt.We all had a great time. Thanks to Stephanie Austin and her group in the kitchen our luncheons were awesome. Hats off to Judy, Darla, Susie, Kim, Faye, and all who participated and all who help hang and take down the show. A special thanks to all of the guys who helped. Ralph Wilson you are a gift to our guild making all of our new quilt racks, thanks!  See you all next year, get to sewing!!!

Quilt Show in Los Banos

 These are some cards that I made for the quilt show in Los Banos sponsored by the Pacheco Pass Quilters.

I used the "Green house Gala" Designer series paper and some cardstock, ribbons, punches

and of course GLITTER!

 This is what my booth looked like, with a display board of cards from the past, as well as new.

Displays of cards & more.

 A stand filled with "Delicious & to Die For" cards. These came out adorable in different colors using our new "In" colors

Big Shot flower pins.

And of course my delicious "Biscotti by Auntie B.B." biscotti, four flavors to choose from.

you can order anytime, email: nosemartinelli@sbcglobal.net

Since it was a quilt show, these cards were perfect. stamp set "Puns from the past"

layered with ribbon, lace, pins, & buttons.. Love'em!

Baby gift enclosures-set of four.

And for the knitters, which there was a yarn booth, I made some knitting cards, labels and gift enclosures.

Set: "Hand-knit"     So much fun for ewe to create with!

Baby onsies decorated, with bands, and handmade bags & gift tag.

A perfect gift just waiting to be given for that special little one!

FLOWER CARD WORKSHOP

 

 Flower card Workshop

Loved this hydrangea stamp "Because I care" you can earn this by being a hostess..

This wedding card was created by using the "Punch Potpourri" STAMP set.

Black & white paper, and black ink-so elegant

there are matching punches to this set and the stamp set is also a hostess gift that can be earned.

"Friends Never Fade" stamp set & "Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper

So simple, brown & turquoise and river rock paper too!

We all had a great time creating & visiting!



Paris Theme Party

 Paris Anyone!

OOH La, La !

Jewelry, Pictures, cards, containers and more.

Three make and takes

Wine card

The Iffel Tower and of course a crown & the key to my heart

A beautiful container, decorate and ready to go.

They loved this, a project they could give or keep.

Picture frame decorate, pressed, and decked with rhinestones.

 Hats, gloves, such a proper lady.

                                                                       Big shot flowers pins.

Lynette all dressed up in her Paris BEST!

                                                                              Dessert card...

Guests arriving and visiting.

My favorite time to watch their friendships grow!

Beach time--The last of Summer!

Summer time... Vacation at the beach with all of the family

Gorgeous nieces

little feathered friend

Umbrellas....our camp is growing!

Surfs Up - Catch a wave.. ooh what fun!

By the little lake with the ducks we go!

Mom- thanks so much, without you this wouldn't be possible!

Gotta play a little football

And yes lots of hugs!!

5 small children-lots of sandcastles, anyone want to get buried?

Sunscreen, hats hoorah!

Evenings filled with games, laughter, and yes all of that wonderful cooking and FOOD!!!

Many memories to last till next time!

The BEACH- My Happy Place!

Hello--- Summer time Workshop

 Summer time... Vacation, workshop, summer mini.

Hawaiian Theme Party..

Get your Lei on!

Palm trees, Mai'Ti's, Coconut Rum/Pineaple,

Pineapple cake, treat boxes, flower pin favor

and if that's not enough, Chinese lanterns and lei's

hanging from the Chandelier!!!

What fun we all had! Thanks to all of my guests who are customers, but most importantly, FRIENDS!

 

Cards we made...

Feeling a little Crabby!!!

Fold out card, perfect for a picture to be placed inside to send to a friends to display!

Girls all having fun-dressed for the Party...

Brayed card, a challenge but well worth the effort

They all loved the result of the high gloss paper used for this project.

All stamps from the summer mini, which are now discontinued, hope you got what you needed.

Breaded Chicken Breast & Risotto

Quick Dinner:  4 Chicken breast, boned
                       1 cup Italian bread crumbs
                       Salt & Pepper
                       Olive Oil
                        4-6 garlic cloves peeled whole
Wash chicken breast, salt & pepper them, coat in bread crumbs. Cook on med. low heat in olive oil, add garlic cloves whole, once brown and juices start to come to surface, turn and continue cooking. I like to cook mine with a wire spatter guard over pan, it lets the steam rise away, and the chicken comes out crunchy and delicious.
                      Risotto
                      1 cup of arborio rice
                      1/4 cup chopped onion
                      1 clove of garlic minced
                      2 -2 1/2 cups of chicken broth
                      4Tblsp olive oil
                      2 Tblsp butter
Brown garlic and onion, add rice to slightly brown also. add chicken broth and 2 Tblsp. of butter. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to the lowest it will go,cover,  let simmer for 30-40 min. Check to see if you need to add a little more chicken broth, and stir, cover and let contiur to cook till rice is done, should be creamey....
Enjoy, add a sald, and it's dinner time.. Manja!!!