Laugh Of The Day

Project Linus

In order to have an outlet for members to do charitable quilts, I will have links to posts with information on the right-side of the blog page.


Our first post will be for Project Linus. We have a local Cumberland-York County Chapter that provided 1,530 blankets in 2014. Melodie Provost  is the coordinator for this chapter and is always looking for donations of quilt blocks, fabric and of course, finished quilts.

Project Linus blankets can be made of various materials, such as fleece, knitted or crocheted. Quilts can be tied. The important key is that they must be new, handmade, washable and free from odors or pet hair.

Sizes they accept are as follows:

Preemie-36" x 36"
Toddlers-36" x 42"
Older children-40" x 54-60"
Teens-48" x 65+" (This is the size they need most)

Drop-off points are:

Biddeford-Seacoast Sewing
Freeport-Cotton Weeds Quilt Shop
Windham-Rosemary's Gift & Yarn Shop
N. Windham-Calico Basket Quilt Shop
Sanford, Scarborough-Marden's
Sebago Lake Village-The Korner Knitters
S. Portland-A.C. Moore

You can find free patterns and more information on Project Linus at www.projectlinus.org

If you would like to contact Melodie directly, her phone number is 207-284-5606 or email her at mprovost@maine.rr.com

Laugh Of The Day

Candy Cane Kiss Cookies by Polish The Stars

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar

1 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter, softened

1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract (optional)

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 Large Egg

3 cups All-Purpose Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 cup Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses (about 18), finely chopped

Granulated Sugar

36 unwrapped Candy Cane Kisses

Preheat oven to 350F.  In a large bowl, mix powdered sugar, butter, extracts and egg.  Beat at medium speed 2-3 minutes or until creamy.  In a small bowl, blend flour, baking powder and salt.  Gradually add to creamed mixture and beat 1-2 minutes until well blended.  Stir in chopped kisses.

Use a cookie scoop to shape dough into 3/4-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake about 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.  Let sit for a minute then press a candy cane kiss in the center of each cookie*.  Move cookies to a cool cookie sheet and place in the freezer immediately so that the Kisses will set quickly and keep their shape**.

Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Makes 3 Dozen Cookies.

*The original recipe said to put the Kisses on the cookie immediately and then place in the freezer.  I did this but the Kisses still melted as you can see in the photos (they actually melted even more than this so I had to snap the pictures quickly).  So I would suggest letting the cookies set a minute before putting the Kisses on.  Just don't let the cookies cool too much or the Kisses won't want to stay on.

Quilting Tip of the Week 11.19.15

Pipe cleaners? They have many uses! Try taking a piece, twisting a loophole at the top. Push through your bobbin and into your matching thread. You can also use a cotton swab.

You can also use bended pipe cleaners for cleaning your sewing machine.

Quilting Tip of the Week 11.12.15

When you clean and oil your sewing machine, let it sit overnight before using. Check to see if any residual oil is present and wipe off before continuing to work with your project.

Speaking of oil, be sure to check the color of what you are currently using. It should be clear. Anything darker is rancid and should be replaced.

Yo-Yo Pins and Ideas by Lazy Girl Designs

A lover of yo-yos? Check out several quick gift ideas at the link below:

http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/small-accessory-designs/yo-yo-cutie-pins/yo-yo-cutie-pins-tips-and-ideas