Archive for December, 2009

On Point

Thursday, 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

Monday, December 21st, 2009

journalcover
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.

journal open

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

Monday, 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

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

sophie apron

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

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

apron

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

Colonial Christmas

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Colonial Christmas

Are you in the mood for Christmas yet? It’s December and Christmas is on it’s way! Do you have a quilt that you use just for the season? This quilt pattern is called Happiness and Susan found it in Simply Done by Gathering Friends.

…Daisy