QUILTING FRIENDS ARE THE BEST!

Today I attended the Happy Scrappers Bee at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  I’ll tell you all about that tomorrow.  Now, I want to tell you about the wonderful surprise I found when I got home. 

Dear friend Jeanne B. made this lovely mug rug and sent it to me in the mail.  Isn’t it fun getting a package in the mail!  I love mug rugs.  A few years ago I realized I was ruining my coffee table where I always placed my coffee mug.  Now I can get rid of that old one I made back then and use this lovely red heart.

And notice – she sent me this darling handmade Valentine card too! You can click on the picture to get a closer view.  She is so artistic!  And the message inside warms my heart. Thank you Jeanne!  You are my Valentine!

On Another Note:    Check out Moda Bake Shop for an improve Valentine wall quilt.
  
Happy Valentine's Day,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

BEST COOKIE RECIPE

 

Remember Brynn?  She is the nine-year-old quilter that went on the Heart of Winter Tour with us.  And she brought cookies!  For everyone!  As promised, Grandma Louisa sent me the recipe and I’m sharing it with you. You will definitely want to try these!

WORLD'S BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 - 4 1/2 cups flour
1 bag (12 oz) chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Cream together brown sugar, sugar, oil, milk, butter, vanilla and egg.  Add dry ingredients using mixer.  Add Chocolate Chips to mixture.

Spray cookie sheet with Pam, bake for 12 minutes.  Take out of oven just as the edges are turning brown. Makes 4 dozen big cookies!

On Another Note: Vibrant Designs has a tutorial for a Crossbody Hipster.

Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

DO SNOWMEN MELT YOUR HEART?

This is the February block for the Snowman BOM that began last year at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  How adorable!

Karen is participating in this BOM and showed us her blocks so far. 

This is a close up of one of her blocks.  This promises to be a darling wall hanging. 

This is Interesting:  For those of you who live in this area, did you know that Alpine Township has a blog?  Alpine Township Supervisor Alex Arends visited the Attic Window on Saturday just as our bus was returning from the Heart of Winter Tour.  He stopped in, took some pictures, and did a post about us on his Blog.  You can see it here.  

On Another Note:  This might be something you would like for your next retreat.   Noodle Head has a tutorial for a travel tooth bush/paste case.

Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll