More Pink Chocolate Collection by Nancy Gere is here from Windham Fabrics!
Isn’t this a pretty one?
….Daisy
Pink Chocolate
February 9th, 2010Civil War Star
January 31st, 2010
This scrappy star block is made up of Civil War Reproduction fabrics. I love the little architectural print in the lower right corner. All of these Half-square triangles were made so much easier with a computer program called Triangulations. Even a beginner can successfully sew this block with the help of this very simple tool!
The shop has some new Civil War prints in. I’ll give you a peek next time. And mark your calendars! The 2010 East Tennessee Shop Hop is June 17-26. Details coming soon!
….Daisy
Snow
January 26th, 2010
Just look at the snow falling! I love the way the camera catches it falling. This is the new birdhouse in Susan’s yard. It will be fun to see if any birds take a peek inside this spring.
…Daisy
Winter
January 20th, 2010
This is a fun little project Susan taught her oldest daughter how to make when she was looking for a quick gift idea for her girlfriends. It comes together quickly and it’s fun to choose different fabrics for the scarves.
I thought I’d share a recipe for a fruit salad that’s great in the winter when we don’t have the nice variety of fruit that we do in the summer. Susan’s mother, Margaret, always made this for Sunday dinner.
Five Cup Salad
1 cup mandarin oranges (drain and cut)
1 cup crushed pineapple (drain)
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup sour cream or cool whip
1 cup coconut
Combine and refrigerate overnight when possible.
…..Daisy
Go Team!
January 9th, 2010
Susan is having a very difficult time trying to decide who to root for during tomorrow’s basketball game. The University of Tennessee is hosting the University of Kansas and as you can see from the picture, both granddaughters wear rival team colors! What’s a grandmother to do but cheer for both!
…Daisy
On Point
December 24th, 2009
This are 9″ squares of Civil War prints set on point. Really makes for an easy quilt. I used 16 fat quarters. After I finished quilting it I liked it so much. I think I will make some more like this.
Susan
Journal Covers
December 21st, 2009
Susan sent two of these cute little journal covers out as a surprise gift. They make a pretty quick little project and would be ideal for the list maker in your life or to jot down a few thoughts.
These are pocket sized notebooks that slide in and out of the cover. Perfect to keep in your purse.
Here’s a recipe that’s been a favorite around here during the holidays.
Carmel Balls
1 box powdered sugar
2 c graham cracker crumbs
1 c nuts, chopped
2 sticks margarine, melted
1 c coconut
1 tsp vanilla
Melt butter in large pot. Add other ingredients and mix well. Make into balls. Dip in butterscotch or chocolate chips. Cool and enjoy!
….Daisy
Merry Christmas
December 21st, 2009
I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and thank you all for being so supportive this year. I am truly blessed to be able to do something I love everyday and meet the nicest ladies and sometimes their supportive husbands. I just finished wrapping the last of my gifts and now I need to find somewhere to STASH some of this fabric before the kids get home. My sewing room here at home looks like someone is addicted to fabric. Then I guess I had better whip up a few batches of those Chocolate Covered Marshmallows. OH Christmas is almost here and still so many things to do. Are you ready??? Clark and I send best wishes to everyone. Thank you Daisy for helping out when we got so far behind. Oh and I need to thank Debbi too. I couldn’t have made it without her this year.
Susan
Apron for Little Cooks – Part 2
December 13th, 2009
Just wanted to share a photo of another apron in action. Here’s Little Miss Sugarfoot creating her own culinary masterpiece. Doesn’t Susan have the most adorable granddaughters!
…Daisy
Apron for Little Cooks
December 9th, 2009
Susan made one of these little aprons for both of her granddaughters. Little Miss Sugarfoot wore hers to help make her first pot of chili and this is Little Miss Sugarbritches making a gingerbread house. Susan whipped up the aprons without a pattern, got it in the mail, and then realized she didn’t trace off a pattern to keep. I’ll bet one of her daughters will help her get a copy.
If any of you are looking forward to some time in the kitchen with your own apron, I thought I’d share one of Susan’s favorite recipes. She says it’s the best cake she’s ever had!
Dibble Dabble Apple Cake
3 eggs
1 1/2 c oil
2 c sugar
3 c self rising flour
1 lb can applesauce
1 c chopped nuts
2 c coconut
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
Cream eggs, oil, sugar. Sift in flour. Add remaining ingredients. Bake in a large pan 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Icing
1 stick margarine
1 c brown sugar
1/4 c milk
Let come to a boil. Cook 2 mins. Pour over cake while hot.
Enjoy!
….Daisy
