garden party corner

I've made progress on assembling garden party. I have the second corner ready. I have everything else ready, it's time to do the long rows assembly, and see it together. First corner here.

I have been distracted by bonnie hunter's new free pattern wonky courthouse square. They are very fun to make. I am treadling the blocks every chance I get.

The butterfly bush is still holding onto it's fall color despite the snow.

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Dessert and a log cabin

I did finish Peter's log cabin quilt in time for Christmas. And He was so appreciative. He even said it was the winner of Christmas presents ( over a drone from his brother). Every quilter dreams of that reaction to a homemade quilt.

Every year, I swear, I am going to get better at Christmas.... next year. The presents will be more thoughtful, and better wrapped or in some cases just wrapped, more thoughtful decorations, food and shopping done earlier, and the house MUCH cleaner.

We lost a dear friend just before Christmas. Helen Cosgray was a peach with a family that adored her. It was unexpected.
I was asked to help with the dinner. I made this dessert from here.



Salted Carmel Apple Sheet cake

It makes 36 servings

Ingredients for the cake

2 cups (254 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
1 cup (200 grams) lightly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups (200 grams) peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples (about 2 medium apples)

Ingredients for the glaze


1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
3 cups (375 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter or oil a 10-by-15-inch jellyroll pan or a 16-3/4 by 12-inch sheet pan.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the butter with 1 cup water and heat until the butter melts. Bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, remove from heat and add in the flour mixture. Add in the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Gently stir in the apples.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 20 minutes if using a jelly roll pan, and about 17 minutes if using a half sheet pan, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 to 15 minutes.
 

Meanwhile, combine the butter and milk in a large heat-proof bowl. Microwave until the butter is melted. Gradually stir in the powdered sugar until combined. Stir in the vanilla and caramel until combined. Pour evenly over the warm cake. Let set for about 15 minute before slicing and serving.

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more triangle in a square (s)

Clue #4  has been released for En Provence, a Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt. She releases each new clue on Fridays. I didn't get a chance to start cutting until late Saturday.

I cut all the bright pieces, and most of the civil war centers. In odd moments I chain pieced one side.

pressed them

and added the second side

and presto changeo

all done!

 A few years ago, Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville had mentioned that she often cuts scraps into 10 in squares or strips to use for backs. They are an easy size to piece, and then the math is easy to figure  how many are needed. I have a box of those that I had cut, but I've never used them. I suppose I wanted them to match a little. They are mostly older very scrappy fabrics, I was not in love with anymore.
Working on Peter's log cabin quilt, I needed just a little bit more than the flannel back I had chosen, so I grabbed some blue ones and it was very easy to work them into a useable strip, and 8 of them would be long enough.

And I made his binding. And it is on the frame.

 Christmas here we come....

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Lost and Found

I started this quilt probably 4 years ago for my youngest son. And He hasn't forgotten for a minute that I haven't finished it. Earlier this year, I lost it. It was evidently buried in some wayward pile of UFOs. But, for Christmas, He said that is what He wants.  I procrastinated in the first place, because I wanted to make it weighted, and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do it properly. But, I just need to finish it for him and be done with it. So I dug, and dug, and found it. Now it is time to add the last border.

He helped me lay it out. He is 6'4" so we made it long, but it isn't wide enough. I think I have found something that will match the scrappiness of the quilt but still look nice and masculine. He loves the red centers for the heart of the home. Funny, what He will be sentimental about sometimes. I can be certain He will make a big deal of it when He gets it, which is always appreciated. I think I will have fun with the back and put weird things on it for him. Time is running short, so glad I finally found it.
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