THE WEDDING QUILT by Jennifer Chiaverini

The Elm Creek Quilters were helpful in getting me back into quilting 5 years ago.  These novels have inspired and entertained me.

I'm part of the Quilting Gallery's Blog Hop with Giveaways, it runs from December 10th - 17th

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THE WEDDING QUILT is a tribute to one of America’s most romantic and enduring traditions.

Effortlessly weaving together past, present, and future, THE WEDDING QUILT introduces Sarah’s long-awaited twins twenty-fives years into the future. Just as Chiaverini longed for a wedding quilt of her own, Sarah’s daughter also dreams of one with which to begin her marriage. Enlisting the help of her fellow Elm Creek Quilters, Sarah collects signatures of the wedding guests in order to surprise her daughter with a quilt to represent all of her loved ones as she begins her new life. Readers will delight in new insight of past Elm Creek Manor brides as Sarah reflects back on her life and the many joyous experiences she’s had with her friends and family at Elm Creek Manor.

 



Quilting Novel Giveaway times TWO!!!

I'm part of the Quilting Gallery's Blog Hop with Giveaways, it runs from December 10th - 17th

You have two quilting novels to choose from.

The Devil's Puzzle by Clare O'Donohue

and the

The Wedding Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

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1. Become a Follower of this blog

2. Leave me a comment telling me if you will be giving
the book away or will it be a gift for yourself.

Good luck and a random number will be drawn on Sunday, December 18th.

Sorry but I can only ship within the United States.

New Appetizer Recipe - Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip

In preparation for a few Christmas parties I'm trying out a new appetizer recipe - Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip.  My niece Paulina has made this for some of our family gatherings in the past.  I have recently become addicted to the Subway Buffalo Chicken sub, so I thought this would be a great recipe to try out.

It sure looks yummy!

Servings: 4 cups dip

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

INGREDIENTS:


8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened


1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing


1/2 cup FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or FRANK'S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wing Sauce


1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese


2 cans (12.5 oz. each) White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained


DIRECTIONS:


HEAT oven to 350°F. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.


MIX in salad dressing, Frank's RedHot Sauce and cheese. Stir in chicken.


BAKE 20 min. or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.


TIPS:

Reduced Calorie Recipe: Substitute neufchatel cheese for the cream cheese, and low fat options for the salad dressing and blue cheese.

Microwave Directions: Prepare as above. Place in microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 min. until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.

Slow Cooker Method: Combine ingredients as directed above. Place mixture into small slow cooker. Cover pot. Heat on HIGH setting for 1 1/2 hours until hot and bubbly or on LOW setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Stir.

Tailgating Tip: Prepare dip ahead and place in heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat dip until hot and bubbly.

Tip: You may substitute 2 cups shredded cooked chicken.

2011 Christmas Quilt Show entry

I have decided to enter my Cakewalk quilt into SewCalGal's Annual Christmas Quilt Show. 

Voting is Saturday December 3rd and Sunday December 4th!!!

This is a pattern I tested for Barbara Chojnacki of Six Gables Designs back in the spring.  The majority of the fabric is Robert Kaufman Holiday Flourish 3 by Peggy Toole. It's beautiful holiday fabric with gold embossing to give it a very rich look!!

I used EQ7 to help me to decided the fabric choices.

The pattern is made of 2 blocks that are rotated to get the desired look.

Garfield liked the quilt also.