Yum - yum Cheesy Jack-o'-Lantern

Cheesy Jack-o'-Lantern
3  green onions, divided
2 pkg.  (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg.  (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/4 cup  finely chopped red peppers
2 slices  OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni
 RITZ Crackers
make it

CUT 4-inch length from green end of 1 onion; slice remaining onions. Beat cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups cheddar with mixer until blended. Stir in sliced onions and peppers. Refrigerate 1 hour.

SHAPE into ball; roll in remaining cheddar. Cut pepperoni into shapes for the jack-o'-lantern's eyes, nose and mouth; press into cheese ball to make face. Insert green onion piece into top for stem.

SERVE with crackers.

Arbor Hill Fabric Collection "Shabby"

The Arbor Hill collection from Benartex is pretty "shabby" fabrics in whisper soft florals, elegant paisleys and a lovely wallpater stripe.

$9.90 yard

The florals are delicately painted, and the entire palette is soft blues or pinks, with gentle touches of ivory. A wonderful choice for a relaxing bedroom or for little girl dresses for special occasion.

Need some inspiration?

Garden of Sheridan House 

designed by Janet Page Kessler + Free Pattern

Finished Size: 42" x 54"

Skill Level: Beginner

We made one substitution from within the collection
 we changed the outside border to keep is soft and shabby.

Included in Kit:

Free Pattern Arbor Hill
Fabric: Approx 4.25 yards for top, borders and binding

Available here for $45 + shipping:
Garden of Sheridan House

Yum - Cheesy Potato Soup

Serves 6-8
Ingredients
1 (30 oz.) bag frozen shredded hash browns
1 (10 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, plus more for serving
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
croutons, garnish
crumbled bacon, garnish, optional
This time a year doesn't potato soup sound really good!


Directions
Combine chicken broth and hash browns in a large pot or Dutch oven over high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in chicken soup, cheddar cheese and onion powder.
Season generously with salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 minutes.
Stir in sour cream and cream cheese and cook until completely incorporated, then blend everything together (or leave as is).
Transfer to serving bowls and serve topped with oregano, croutons and more cheese.

Beautiful October Mornings!

Serenity - Quilt Kit!

Serenity designed by Jan Douglas Designs.


This elegant heirloom quilt showcases the beautiful border in the center blocks with mirror image fussy cutting and hand or machine applique for the curves.  Detailed instructions and paper templates included in pattern.  No special rulers needed. 

The fabrics featured are 11 prints from the Graceful Moments collection from Maywood Studios.

 Finished size: Queen 90" x 102"
Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Included in kit:
Pattern: Serenity
Fabric: Approx 16 3/4 yards for top, border and binding.


Available here for $180 + shipping:
Serenity

Eureka Quilt Kit!

This beautiful quilt was designed by Jackie Robinson of Animas Quilting for Benartex.

Eureka features the fabric collection A Mum for a Mum also designed by Jackie. Get the illusion of curves with straight piecing. The color stories are also carefully thought out for maximum impact with rich plum/burgundy with leaf greens and beautiful creams/tans.

Finished size:  LAP 70" x 87"
twin $223, queen $241 and king $266
 kits are available too - email: linda@abbimays.com)
Skill Level: Intermediate

Pattern has Jackie Robinson's directions for four quilt sizes including the lap/twin shown.
Lap - 70" x 87"
Twin - 70" x 105"
Queen - 87" x 105"
King - 105" x 105


Included in kit:
Pattern:  Eureka
Fabric: Approx 15.5 yards
Fabrics are as pictured and include all yardage for top, borders and binding. We have not made any substitutions (and gets Mr. Buster's approval)

We've also included: The Binding Miter Tool designed by Jackie Robinson. This tool makes it possible for you to create PERFECT mitered corners on your quilt bindings.

Available here for $179 + shipping: Eureka

Ahh.... October