Mug Rug Swap Update

I enjoyed participating in the Mug Rug Swap hosted by the Quilting Gallery.

The swap itself featured 330 participants from a total of 25 countries.

My partner, Sherry prefers bright colors

so I decided to plan my project around colorful fabrics and straight-line quilting.

When I saw a post by my friend QuiltyBee, I knew I had to try the pattern.

My Mug Rug is based on a placemat pattern posted by Handmade by Alissa.

She has easy to follow pdf directions you can download to make one for yourself.
I hope my partner will enjoy the colorful fabrics and the simplistic design.

On the receiving end of the swap, I was delighted when a package with two Mug Rugs

and a lovely handmade card showed up at my house...all the way from England!

My partner was Irene. She did a wonderful job creating these lovely
coordinating Mug Rugs. Thank you Irene! They are lovely!


In other news, my Souper- Simple Lunch idea was featured at
Humble Homemaking this week.
Be sure to check out all the yummy recipies that were submitted!

May you always Sew in Peace!

Sandra

Make Lunch Soup-er Simple!

If you are a packer, you have most likely experienced the last minute panic of figuring out what to pack for lunch before you head out the door. If you are looking for a quick and simple lunch idea this post is for you.

  

We love soup at our house. Generally when I make soup, I try to make a double batch so there will be soup left over. I also love my crockpots, so when I make soup I usually have two crockpots running.

 One of my personal favorites is a chili.  

 Five hours on the high setting, or about eight to ten hours on low makes wonderful soup! Yum!

   

Several years ago I ran across this 22 oz. stoneware mug at our local wal-mart for less than ten dollars.  

It is made by CorningWare and is microwave, oven, freezer,  and dishwasher safe.

 (If you are an online shopper, this product is also available at Amazon.com)

Our local Gordons Food Service carries disposable take-out containers made by the

 Dart Container Corporation. An added bonus is that the containers are recycleable.

The containers come in both 16 oz. (Product code 16MJ20) and 12 oz. (Product code 12SJ20) sizes.

(Case of 500 -16oz. containers at Amazon.com)

(Case of 500- 12 oz. containers at Amazon.com)

This lid is vented and fit both sizes.

( Product code 20RL)

(Case of 500 lids at Amazon.com)

Best of all, both sizes fit inside the CorningWare mug!

Once the soup has cooled, fill containers leaving room to breathe at the top.

Simply identify the type of soup on the lid, add the date to keep your stock current,

...and store in your freezer until needed!

When ready to be used, the soup will stay frozen for hours if left in the foam container.

I often cut the container, place the frozen soup into the mug, and snap on the reuseable Corningware lid when I leave home.

This will allow the soup to partially thaw before being reheated.

Just add a few additional items and you will have a souper simple lunch!

If you try this idea, I'd love to hear from you!

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May you always Sew in Peace!

Sandra