Simply Stefanie Stuff

For the year 2020. I would like to challenge you to join me.  Pick something you would like to accomplish this year, whether it be a quilt, writing Poetry, reading a good book, some crafty handwork.  Whatever it is that will make your heart smile each day as you make progress.  Something that you will look forward to coming to each day.  As for me, I have chosen to  work on the bear claw (remembrance) quilt for my husband.  I would like to make a quilt designed by Katherine Kerr . I would like to at least get halfway through the challenge for 2020 if not all the way.  Participate in a BOM (Block of the month) challenge. Complete the remembrance quilt I started in 2019 for my hubby using the bear paw pattern.  Make a white and turquoise bear paw pattern throw.    One of my favorite blocks right now is the Bear‘s Paw. Bear's Paw block is known by a whole slew of other names including:  Bear's Foot, Chinese Block...

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Recipe " here " More links: Barely Barley Blueberry Bread Food food food Shark Week Food Low Carb Lunch Low Carb & Keto friendly pantry Jalapeño Snack Low Carb Breakfast Beagle things

I take daily supplements to help adapt to daily stressors, have better energy and mood in a healthy way. So my day starts with approximately 7 carbs off the bat. After breakfast it went up to 25 carbs. My daily allowance is supposed to work around 22, but I’m almost in the maintenance phase of where I want to be. Sticking to 22 carbs a day is hard, but not impossible. I will try to do better tomorrow.

I made this helpful thread to help with healthy snack options. These are mostly low carb snacks, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. I love hearing back from my readers. Enjoy! Cheese crackers and cucumbers  

Here is the link to the recipe " here ". The recipe was super easy to follow. I could not find almond flour in my pantry - so I replaced it with " Low Carb Flour ". I thought it tasted awesome, my husband didn't care for the texture though. (More for me!) I think I will name it "Barely Barely Blueberry Bread". Enjoy!

Had a small gathering yesterday. We made these adorable floral felt cards: I also made a quick birthday card for my granddaughter Emalynne. 

The London Stairs Quilt Block was part of the 364 day quilt challenge by KathrynKerr.com. It’s a pretty simple pattern and easy to put together. Especially for a novice quilter like me.  Here are my other blocks that I had made. Some are better than others: Pin Wheels Quilt Block "here"

After much research and recommendations from friends. My husband and I went to a local (Killeen Sew & Quilt Store) and decided on a Baby Lock. They offer free classes on how to use the machine if you purchase from them, a $500 shopping spree from Anita Goodesigns ! I’m super excited about getting it next week. ALTAIR EMBROIDERY   &  SEWING MACHINE

Free pattern here -  https://lisascompassion.wordpress.com/2020/02/14/merry-go-round-february-2020/?fbclid=IwAR3w3PMGrQmMusLX-J7vK_N1VgsoZjICnvzkzrRFwTiRtYHP0DhF1p5WBj4

Links: Double Four Patch Free Pattern Disappearing four patch

The double four patch is just that. This block has five tiny four patches within the block. The Four-Patch can also be found in a book titled; “The Romance of the Patchwork Quilt in America”, page 48, No.4. This design is used in many quilts in a variety of shapes and arrangements. It can be versatile with colors and easily fit any theme. It’s not a difficult block.  Links: Four patch pattern Pin Wheels Quilt Block-  http://simplystefaniestuff.blogspot.com/2020/02/pin-wheels-quilt-block.html?m=1

https://www.gofundme.com/f/1vlzjilcw0?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet Jaelyn is my kids half sister who lives in New Hampshire. She enjoys the challenges that science provides and would like to go on an adventure to Baja, Mexico for Science exploration. It is a wonderful opportunity but she needs to raise $3,000.00 before October. If you are willing to help please visit her go fund me page or message me below.

Some other blocks that are similar or like this block are „Hour glass, and Yankee puzzle“. They can be found in a book titled „Old Patchwork Quilts and the Women Who Made Them“ pg. 74. Find the free pattern here-  https://scissortailquilting.com/quilt-block-library/big-dipper-quilt-block/ Pictured below are some other blocks I have made so far:

Free pattern here-  https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/hourglass-quilt-block.html I have been trying to keep up with the Quilt Block of the Day. So far I‘m about one week behind- maybe I will get caught up this weekend. 

Free pattern here-  https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/southern-belle-quilt-block.html

Find a free pattern here-  https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/quilt-patterns/quilt-blocks/lady-lake-quilt-block Pictured below are some other blocks that I have completed:

Recipe for Barely Barley Blueberry Bread-  http://simplystefaniestuff.blogspot.com/2020/02/barely-barley-blueberry-bread.html?m=1

A free pattern can be found here-  https://lisascompassion.wordpress.com/2020/01/31/pinwheels-bom/ . It was created by Lisa. She also has a Facebook page with a block of the month. 

Free 10“ pattern  Links: Dutch treat Quilt  Triangle combination block -  http://simplystefaniestuff.blogspot.com/2020/01/triangle-combination-quilt-block.html?m=1

Random acts of kindness week is coming up. It’s on the week of the 17th. What are some random things you could do to show kindness? 1. Leave money on a vending machine for someone 2. Bake cookies for the elderly 3.  Pay for someone’s meal at a restaurant 4.  Thank a teacher with a gift 5.  Prepare a meal for your family 6.  Send a letter to a good friend instead of a text 7. Bring in donuts for your co-workers 8.  Leave your waiter a generous tip 9.  Spend time with your grandparents 10. Make a family member breakfast in bed 11.  Pack someone a lunch for the day 12. Write a kind or encouraging message on a napkin 13.  Pay for someone’s morning coffee 14. Post an inspirational quote online 15.  Make someone a homemade blanket or scarf 16.  Reconnect with old friends 17. Gift a Needle book to someone who likes to sew.

Frame quilt block pattern can be found on Kathryn Kerr.com website. 

My practice drawing for today: Visit my Posh mark closet for new and used clothes.

Robert Kaufmann Cross Quilt  Pattern Red Cross Alternative  Red Cross Alternative  Coloring pages Granny square More Cross Quilts  Cross Pattern  Easy Cross Quilt  More patterns Another Robert Kaufmann Quilt Cross Quilt Pattern  Buy Fabric scraps  Triangle combination block  Hunters Star quilt pattern

Happy 93rd birthday dear Oma Hildegard, You truly make us better You love us, watch us, and feed us—it’s true We think you’re the greatest , strongest woman and most awesome, too. We wish we could do all that you do for us, like the delicious meals you cook up. We are grateful for you every day and hope that, maybe one day, we can be like you. Here is a poem Oma taught us: Ich Liebe Dich wie Apfelmus so zärtlich wie Spinat. Mein Herz klopft wie ein Pferde Fuß, Nach dir du altes Aas. Love you Oma