Songbird Blog Hop starts tomorrow!

 Hey y'all...happy Sunday! I'm thrilled to share with you of another fun & exciting Blog Hop by Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations. This stunning collection designed by Jerry Khiev of Lumin Fabrics for Jennifer Thomas is full of vibrant color hues and sweet designs to inspire your creativity. The blog hop starts tomorrow on Curlicue Creations blog and continues for over a week. You'll be inspired by Jennifer Thomas designs showcasing this stunning collection along with fellow quilters too. I'm excited share with you that I'll be featuring my designs on the 18th. I've had a blast creating and sewing with this stunning collection and you will too. I've shared Jennifer's link below to her blog site so you don't miss a thing! Also, in case you've missed it I've started another mystery scrap-a-long over on my quilting blog. BOO-ville! Mystery Spook-a-long featuring Lumin fabrics BOO BASH also from Lumin Fabrics. What an exciting month we're alread having so check back soon so you don't miss a thing. Talk soon!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations...

https://curlicuecreations.blogspot.com

Songbird Blog Hop...

Cats Tip of the day!....Summer-ween information!

 Hey y'all...hope your summer is going great. It's been a bit of a whirl-a-wind for me. I recently came back from my sew-cation at my daughters. Oh, did we have fun sewing and creating a whole new series of products to share on her Etsy page. She designed wellness products.... Journals...gifts and more. We've been sewing together for many years and I'm so excited to share this new journey with y'all. There is a direct link on my home page. I'll also be sharing soon recipes that have been "grandson approved." Oh, did I mention there is another "Mystery Scrap-a-long" on my quilt blog. That's right...BOO-ville! a fun spook-a-long featuring Lumin fabrics and White Owl Textiles. I'm having a blast and this fabric collection will definitely get you in the Halloween spirit. We just started the mystery spook-a-long so join in anytime. The pic below shows a "fun-ctional centerpiece" for your entertaining that is available on her Etsy page. Pop on over and view more unique gifts. I thank y'all for following and check back soon for more fun details. 

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Spook-tacular centerpiece....

 available at https://auburnskiesstitching.etsy.com

3 piece set includes Trivet...along w/ 2 trees. All designed using Lumin Fabrics and sewn/ spider web quilted with Aurifil thread (thread not included) :-)

Cats "Mystery Scrap-a-long" begins!

 Hey ya'll....hope you had a great weekend. I wanted to share with you that I'm hosting a Mystery Scrap-a-long over on my quilting blog. It's a great way to use up those scraps and make something special for this summer. I love to have a project in April that I can do when the weather is still crazy. I'll be sharing Hints...Tips & Clues along the way and today's post is full of them. Well..can't give too many hints...it's a Mystery after all :-) Trust me...you'll have fun & I'll be sharing techniques from beginner to advanced too. This is also a great stress reliever. I believe in thread and fabric therapy. Helps me get through the tough times...focusing on making a project to bring joy to someone. As you know...I love cooking and sewing and this month I'll be featuring both. April is "National Stress Awareness Month" so I hope this "Mystery Scrap-a-long" brings you joy. I'm having a blast so pop on over to my quilt blog and join in on the fun. I know the end of the school year is approaching and days get hectic so I'll be sharing some fun recipes to easy the stress off those hectic nights with the kiddos. Thanks so much for following & talk soon!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Cats Mystery Scrap-a-long Begins!

National Embroidery Month Give-a-way!

 Hey y'all...it's National Embroidery Month and Missouri Star Quilt Company kindly gifted me two of the "Red, White & Bloom" embroidery kits...one to keep and one to give-a-way on Instagram The beautiful kit has everything you need to embroider flowers for a wall hanging to commemorate America's 250th Birthday! The kit is very versatile...make the wall decor or watch the tutorial on MSQC website as Misty Doan makes a beautiful wall quilt. You can view all the entry information on my Instagram post (link on upper right on home page)....But hurry...deadline to enter is Feb. 14th at midnight (EST time) and I'll announce winner on Instagram Feb. 15th. Check back soon for a very exciting "Scrap-a-long" on my quilting blog. I thank y'all so much for following!

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Cat

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Red, White and Bloom embroidery kit....

Good luck & talk soon,

Cat

Cats Christmas Craves..."Classic Breakfast Wreath" & "Spiced Pecans 4 Santa"

 Hey y'all...Happy Christmas Eve! I can't believe Christmas is tomorrow. I love this time of year...the prepping for a fun dinner with the family & friends. But with every year we try to keep a "tradition" in the family of pancakes for breakfast on Christmas morning before opening gifts together. I always love to make the classic breakfast wreath using the Pillsbury rolls (pic below & recipe on 12-21-24 post) & leave Santa the spiced pecans (recipe on 12-24-24) but this year my daughter is going to surprise everyone with "Grinch pancakes." Christmas morning. I'm sure you've seen that cute Grinch skillet that was in stores. It looks easy as long as the "Grinch" doesn't stick to the cast iron skillet. I love traditions for my grandson to carry on one day with his family. If you've been following me on my quilt blog you can see that we love the Grinch in our family. I made Grinch bags that are 100% re-gift-able that I like to say. They are adorable...repurposed from napkins. Pop on over to my blog to see them and maybe get a head start on next years Christmas ideas too. I'll be featuring more fun & easy projects from gifts to home decor this coming year. I'll also be featuring fun items that will be given away on my Instagram page. I'm affiliated with Missouri Star Quilt Company and they send us fun items to feature for sewing/crafting/quilting projects. I'll also be featuring "Scrapin' in the New Year"...a fun and exciting scrap-a-longs from Holiday designs to Children's Learning Quilts. It will be a fun year together filled with "Quilt-Mas Cheer all Year!" I can't help myself....sewing Christmas projects brings me Joy. I thank y'all so much for following and looking forward to a fun...creative yBleear together in 2026. Merry Christmas y'all!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Classic Breakfast Wreath...

Spiced Pecans 4 Santa...

 

Cats Christmas Craves!..."Peanut Butter Cookies 4 Santa"

Hey y'all...hope you had a great weekend. This is my favorite time of year. I love making gifts...baking and sharing with family and friends. I really pushed myself this year to not leave things to the last minute. I've been testing some of my recipes during the year...making a bit healthy-r and these peanut butter cookies have been a hit. Honestly, they are great anytime of year. They are super fast with no flour and easy recipe to get the kiddos involved. We all need to bake cookies for Santa :-) He'll definately love the lighter side of these cookies. I've been trying to cut back on sugar but we all know recipes can be a bit tricky. So I played with "Vanilla Bean Paste" in this recipe. Yes it's a bit pricey but for me it really gave the flavor the cookies needed when cutting back on sugar. But be ready for your family to gobble them up quickly. I also tested to see if they were 'freezer friendly." Lets just say....they were frozen for only 3 days and that's as far as we got in our home :-) Well, I hope you enjoy making these cookies and don't forget to leave a note for Santa saying they are flourless...I'm sure he'll enjoy that :-) 

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Cat

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Cats Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies...

Here's all you need...

* 1 cup creamy peanut butter

* 1/2 cup sugar

* 1 egg

* 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste

* pinch of salt (optional)

Here's all you do...

* Preheat oven to 350*

* Line a baking sheet with parchment paper...set aside.

* Mix all ingredients in a large bowl...cover and refridgerate for about 30 minutes. This step is optional but I like how the cookie dough scoops better when a bit chilled.

* Scoop into balls and place on cookie sheet about 2" apart.

* Spray a fork with cooking spray and do the "traditional" criss cross design on cookie.

* Bake for about 9-12 minutes (ovens vary so check towards the end)

* Remove from baking sheet...sprinkle salt if desired and let cool in pan for about 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. on wire rack.

Makes about a dozen.

Enjoy!

Check back soon for more fast and easy Christmas craves :-)

Cat 

Cats Fall Fav's..."Pumpkin Pecan Pie"

 Hey y'all...hope your weekend is going great. I've been playing with a new design that I'll be featuring over on my quilting blog and dabbling in some fun recipes. I call it my "kind of multi-tasking" :-) If you're like me you love pumpkin pie and pecan pie but your baking time might be limited. Well you will love this pie. It comes together perfectly and it's a combination of both our favorites. Somesitmes it just nice to have a fast dessert that you don't need to worry about during all the Holiday rush. I love this pie because it's actually better when you make it ahead..like the night before and let it rest awhile. I do put it in the fridge...covered due to the eggs. Plus if you're a "empty nester" like me...you're not having tons of left-overs making just one pie. I will admit that my recipe uses "Pillsbury Pie Crust" but you can definately make your own if desired. The pic below shows the "crackling" of a traditional pecan pie but trust me...it gets covered with whipped cream. :-)  It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is upon us and Christmas is right around the corner..right? This year has flown by for me. If you're still in the need ot gift ideas please pop on over to my quilting blog for gift giving inspiration. You'll see a lot of "Gift bags" that are 100% re-gift-a-ble that I made using Island Batik/Lumin Fabrics Festive Wishes Collection. I've made Christmas stocking using this fun fabric line and will be hosting a "Scrapin' in the New Year" Christmas quilt too. The design is versatile...you can use the Christmas fabric or follow along as I feature the same design using "Berry Crush" collection. This is Jennifer Thomas new fabric collection designed by Jerry Khiev for Lumin Fabrics. As always we have a lot going on but it's that fun time of year. I thank y'all so much for following and hoping you have a Thanksgiving that brings you joy. 

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Pumpkin Pecan Pie...

Here's all you need...

* 1 Pillsbury Pie Crust (unbaked)

* 3 eggs

* 1 cup sugar

* 1/2 cup dark corn syrup

* 1 cup pumpkin

* 1 tsp. vanilla

* 1/8 tsp. cloves (opt)

* 1/8 tsp. ginger (opt)

* 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

* 1/4 tsp. salt

* 1 cup pecans (few chopped for garnish)

* Pinch of Humor (must in my kitchen) :-)

Here's all you do...

* Preheat oven to 350*

* Prepare your baking dish as desired and crimp the edges of pie crust so it looks homemade :-)

* In a large mixing bowl...beat eggs and sugar until combined.

* Mix in  dark corn syrup...pumkin...vanilla and seasonings.

* Pour into pie crust.

* Top with pecans.

* Bake for about 50 minutes or until slightly firm (ovens vary)

* Let cool for several hours or over night

Garnish as desired and enjoy!