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Quilting and Patchwork

September 30th, 2008

Diversion for Quilters - Try Some New Recipes from the Food Bloggers

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I haven’t shared recipes from the Food Bloggers for awhile.  As autumn weather sparks appetites, you might like to try some new recipes.  We even have a post about wedding cakes!
Pumpkin Cookies
A delicious treat for a harvest or Halloween party.
Black and White Wedding Cakes
These cakes put a beautiful spin on a classic wedding theme. 
Busy […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 6 comments

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

March 2nd, 2008

Square Dancing/Quilting Bee Foods

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 As I reminisced about the square dancing of my youth and it’s connection to quilting bees in Square Dancing and Quilting Bees, I recalled some of the recipes of my youth. I also have two cookbooks that the ladies of my childhood community put together as church fundraisers.
Here’s a recipe they might have made to sell at […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

December 3rd, 2006

Auntie’s Quilting Recipes

Apparently quilting and cooking go hand in hand with many people.  I’ve begun to see more and more recipes in newsletters I receive via e-mail or check out on web sites.  Sometimes there will be a recipe in every issue.  With other newsletters, the recipe will appear occasionally.
As I’ve mentioned before, this idea must date […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments