Did I ever mention I love quilts? So you know I especially love handmade quilts. And if I have a preference, I love the old-fashioned traditional "vintage-style" hand-tied ones best. My great-grandmother used to make these quilts and my mother once made me one also that was hand-tied.
I got an Accuquilt fabric cutter for Christmas and have been anxious to try it out. I was going to go with the smaller GO! baby cutter, but found the regular-size cutter on sale for only $50 more (not the usual $200 more than the small one!) at Christmas...yes I was thrilled!! I really wanted it for applique pieces but I think I got bit by the quilt-bug! I finally started cutting my pieces out for a few patchwork placemats and they're so cute! (I can't draw a straight line, much less CUT a straight line, haha, so you know I need this cutter). I will have to share them soon. I had few fat quarters of shabby-chic material and decided it would be a good starter project for me. So that was the inspiration for this Friday's Flickr show. :)
Friday, January 14, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
♥ White Christmas indeed! ♥
Here on the east coast, we have been blasted with snow showers for a few weeks now. I did get snow for my birthday, the 18th, and on Christmas day too! Now we have about 5" sitting around. I have to admit, though, I am more of the "decorative" snow type...you know, the snow that clings to the grass and trees, but leaves the sidewalks & roadways clear. ;) When I was younger, I didn't mind all the snow, but unfortunately, I got older somewhere along the line, and now I worry about falling on black ice, or just regular ice for that matter. But I love it when it snows and I don't have to go to work or have to go out anywhere that day! I love to curl up and read or work in my craft studio.
I only had to work 3 days this week, so I'm actually off today thru Sunday. I think I will open my Accuquilt Go! box and try it out! I am really excited to try making my first quilt. Ugh. I hope it goes well! Wish me luck! :)
Hope you have a wonderful New Years Day! Are you making any New Year Resolutions this year? I think I gave up on those a few years ago, but I do try to "set goals" for the new year. I hope to get my Etsy shop up and running better this year. I have so many new ideas
for items! I wish there were more hours in the day, just for crafting!! Do you have any goals or resolutions for the new year?
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
♥ Tea on Tuesday: Chocolate Snowballs ♥
Ingredients:* 3/4 cup butter, softened
* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup baking cocoa
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
* Confectioners' sugar
Directions:
* In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
* Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until tops are crackled. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Roll in confectioners' sugar.
Yield: 6 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 83 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
~~yummy recipe and photo from: Chocolate Snowballs published in Country Woman Christmas~~
Monday, December 27, 2010
♥ NEW....Vignette in Stitches Blog ♥
Yay, I found another crafty blog! It's especially for people that are going to be doing projects out of "Vignette" - CLICK HERE TO VISIT. Perri has put a post on there today that is for an Issue 1 Vignette give away. I would LOVE to get a copy of this! Run over and join in on the fun!! :)
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
♥ Tea on Tuesday: Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies ♥
I love these! They get "wows!" but they're so easy to make!!Ingredients:
* 1 cup peanut butter
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
* 24 milk chocolate kisses
Directions:
* In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla; beat until blended.
* Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until tops are slightly cracked. Immediately press one chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Yield: 2 dozen.
Note: This recipe does not contain flour. Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie equals 123 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
~~yummy recipe and photo from: Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies published in Quick Cooking November/December 2003~~
Friday, December 17, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
♥ Tea on Tuesday: Crisp Lemon Tea Cookies ♥
Ingredients:* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 tablespoon milk
* 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
* 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FROSTING:
* 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter
* 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* Assorted M&M's miniature baking bits
Directions:
* In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and cinnamon to creamed mixture. Shape dough into an 8-in. x 2-in. roll; wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.
* To use frozen cookie dough: Unwrap cookie dough and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
* For frosting, in another small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Gradually beat in lemon juice. Frost cookies. Decorate with baking bits.
Yield: 2 dozen.
Note: This recipe does not use eggs.
~~yummy recipe and photo from: Crisp Lemon Tea Cookies published in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008~~
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