2.5 Inch Squares
My quilting group ran a challenge where 16 people brought in 25 random 2.5 inch squares and we did an exchange. We were then to incorporate all of them into a quilt of our choosing. I had a terrific time with this, I made up…
Author: Suzanne
Little Trees
This year I made little trees for Christmas. I took a class in miniature quilts and learned a new technique for foundation piecing, and took to it very quickly. I found it’s otherwise very difficult to make anything small with quilting. Quilting is traditionally for…
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This is an American style coffee cake – no coffee in the cake itself, it is to be eaten along with a cup of coffee! I made this recipe a few times now and it is nice and light. 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar…
Blueberry Banana Muffins
This is a simple banana muffin recipe that I’ve made a few times. It lends itself very well to adding blueberries because it is a lighter, less complex muffin. I finished the latest batch this morning – yum! 3 ripe bananas 100g oil 100g sugar…
Pumpkin Muffins
This is one of the first recipes where I found baking success, more than 20 years ago now. The cookbook “Country Baking” is now broken and in 4 pieces, but I don’t have the heart to throw it away. It’s old school and a wonderful…
The First Noel
I took a class with Terri McNeill at the Dublin Knit and Stitch show. We made a Christmas Cushion using the applique technique. Applique finally clicked with me – I am thrilled to now have a good feel for applique! And the bonus is that…
Deck the Halls
This year I wanted to make a Christmas quilt for the hall, it will be the first thing you see when you walk in the door. I love this pattern that I saw in a Quilt Now magazine, it’s a variation of a log cabin…
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is my favorite cookie recipe, it’s very American in style. This makes quite a big batch. I usually save some of the batter to make fresh another day unless I am baking for a crowd. The batter will keep for a few days in…
Fruit Salad Tips and Tricks
I’ve spent literally weeks of my life making fruit salad over the past few years. There are some definite tricks that I’ve learned and I thought I’d share, though this is technically not a recipe! Buy fruit that you like and is seasonal, with some…