Quilting and Patchwork

July 10th, 2008

Thursday Thirteen - 13 Holiday Recipes for Quilters to Enjoy

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 In keeping with the Christmas in July theme, I’ll name recipes quilters might enjoy trying.  You don’t have to wait until December to stir and sample.  Try them out at your next quilting get together and have a Christmas in July experience.
Some of these are festive; others are more ordinary but will serve as your basic […]

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June 12th, 2008

Summer Meal Suggestions for a Busy Quilter’s Household

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Planning meals during busy summer months when children may be at home full time or you simply have many activities going on can be a challenge for quilters who are trying to squeeze in some of these projects, too.
Why not consider these ideas from the group called the Food Bloggers?
At Busy Family Meals we learn […]

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April 30th, 2008

Another “Yum Yum” Recipe for Quilters to Try

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I’ve discovered Cyndi’s Busy Family Meals blog (another b5media blog) and enjoy her quick recipes.  I’ve written a “Country Kitchen” cooking column for years and have explored various types of foods and cooking.  I find now I search for recipes and meal ideas that are quick to prepare and lend themselves to a very busy […]

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April 27th, 2008

Recipes for Quilters from the Food Bloggers

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Since quilters usually enjoy cooking, too, I’ll share with you some food information and recipes contributed by the Food Bloggers.  This group combines their talents and shares their food blogs. 
 I thought it would be interesting to join the group since I often include recipes at Quilting and Patchwork and write a print and online newspaper […]

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April 21st, 2008

Recipes for Quilters to Share

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Quilters seem to enjoy sharing recipes almost as much as patterns and fabric.  Why not have a recipe exchange when you get together, along with a recipe “tasting.”
Peanut Butter Krispies are easy to make, tasty to eat.
Cook 3/4 cup corn syrup and 3/4 cup white sugar in a pan over medium heat until you see […]

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April 6th, 2008

A Quilting Bee Recipe for the Bride’s Book

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While I’m suggesting a Quilting Bee Recipe Book for a bride, why not include a recipe?  I’ve discovered that quilters like collecting recipes almost as much as they do fabric!
No Roll Sugar Cookies come from the quilting days of my childhood.
Cream together 1 cup shortening and 2 cups sugar; add 2 beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
Stir […]

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March 5th, 2008

Do You Want Profitability in Your Quilting Business?

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 If you have a quilting/fabric arts business or are thinking of starting one, you’ll likely find Dyan Garris’s book, Money and Manifesting of interest.  The author appears at Home Biz Notes today during her virtual blog tour, Dyan Garris - Discovering One’s Business Niche.
Crafters and artists may relate to Dyan since she began as a jewelry designer and has […]

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January 15th, 2008

Quilting & Patchwork Participates in Arts & Crafts Carnival

I recently realized that Katelyn Thomas, at Stamping Mad, hosts a monthly Arts and Crafts Blog Carnival.  I immediately decided to participate since I enjoy carnivals.  Her January 2008 Carnival is up today.
I participated with my Family Legacies Extend to Arts Other Than Quilting.  It was fun writing this post and now seeing it in the […]

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January 12th, 2008

Quilting and Cooking Often Go Hand-in-Hand

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Ever since the days of the early quilting bees, we seem to associate quilting and cooking as related arts.  The ladies who gathered to help one another on their quilting projects usually enjoyed eating together, too.  Then in the evening their families might join for a social evening.
When my daughter’s fabric arts group meets, they […]

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April 7th, 2007

Quilting Recipes of the Week at Fat Quarter Quilters

Food and recipes seem to accompany quilters and constitute an important part of their life, along with their quilting activities.  Pioneer quilters shared recipes and served food at their quilting bees.  In the evening families often joined them for supper and  a social event.
Nowadays, quilters put together cook books and share recipes at their get-togethers.  We […]

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