We made a few of these heart clips found on the Purlbee. I couldn't find the tiny clips so ours were a little bigger. Do you have any leftover felt? I thought you and your girls might like making these together.
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Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Valentines Day Quilt
Last year I picked up this fabric in a charm packet called Flirtations by Sandy Garvis. With the fabric already cut into squares it was easy to put together.
I just had to cut each square in half and then one of those strips in half again. Then I sewed the pieces back together to make these hearts. It's a small throw that will add a little Valentine's day decoration to my home.
Sandy came out with a new Valentines line this year called Candy Kisses that is darling. I have not been quilting as much as I used to. Cutting up fabric only to sew it back together again has not seemed like the best use of my time. But it's a fun hobby, I enjoy having to a work in progress going. I am good at starting projects but as you can see, not the best at finishing. I pieced this together last year and then pulled it back out to start quilting it this year. There is just something about working on a holiday project during that time of year. Hopefully by next V-Day it will be done!
I just had to cut each square in half and then one of those strips in half again. Then I sewed the pieces back together to make these hearts. It's a small throw that will add a little Valentine's day decoration to my home.
Sandy came out with a new Valentines line this year called Candy Kisses that is darling. I have not been quilting as much as I used to. Cutting up fabric only to sew it back together again has not seemed like the best use of my time. But it's a fun hobby, I enjoy having to a work in progress going. I am good at starting projects but as you can see, not the best at finishing. I pieced this together last year and then pulled it back out to start quilting it this year. There is just something about working on a holiday project during that time of year. Hopefully by next V-Day it will be done!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Make Chocolates for Valentines Day!
Christmas is such a busy time, I was grateful that our neighborhood did a food drive instead of gifts. By the time Valentines rolled around I was ready for a project. A couple ladies in our area showed us how they make delicious chocolates. This book was recommended to us for learning more about chocolate, it sounds interesting.
This was one easy recipe I tried.
Oreo Centers:
1 package of Oreo Cookies, finely ground
1 package of cream cheese softened
Directions:
Combine Oreos and cream cheese in a mixer until well blended. Roll into small balls and place onto cookie sheet. Place in freezer for an hour or two. Remove from freezer and dip in melted chocolate. Place on new cookie sheet to set up.
Buying high quality chocolate that needs tempering will be best for taste and presentation. Unfortunately I have not tried this yet. The chocolate I used is called Chocolate A' Peels and needs no tempering. The chocolate can be melted in a double boiler over the stove or in a glass bowl in the microwave. Melt for about 2 min stirring every 30 seconds.
This was one easy recipe I tried.Oreo Centers:
1 package of Oreo Cookies, finely ground
1 package of cream cheese softened
Directions:
Combine Oreos and cream cheese in a mixer until well blended. Roll into small balls and place onto cookie sheet. Place in freezer for an hour or two. Remove from freezer and dip in melted chocolate. Place on new cookie sheet to set up.
Buying high quality chocolate that needs tempering will be best for taste and presentation. Unfortunately I have not tried this yet. The chocolate I used is called Chocolate A' Peels and needs no tempering. The chocolate can be melted in a double boiler over the stove or in a glass bowl in the microwave. Melt for about 2 min stirring every 30 seconds.
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