Just Let Me Quilt: 2024

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Day Four Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange

Day three of the Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange was amazing!

Thank you to all of the participants and visitors!

Check out these fabulous Christmas creators!

December 2

December 3

December 4

Homespun Hannah's Blog

December 5

Check out the Pinterest page HERE.

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FLASH TO THE PAST OF VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS BLOG HOPS

I started the Virtual Christmas Blog Hop in 2013 (but skipped 2014)...so many great memories!

It started with just recipes, but expanded later to include Christmas projects.

(I'm posting past recipes all this week.)

My recipes from 2019

INDOOR S'MORES BARS

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My recipes from 2020

LEMON COOKIES

(we have a really full lemon tree)

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My recipes from 2021

LEMON SNOWBALLS

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Day Three Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange

Day two of the Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange was full of so much sweetness!

Thank you to all of the participants and visitors!

Check out these fabulous Christmas creators!

December 2

December 3

December 4

Homespun Hannah's Blog

December 5

Check out the Pinterest page HERE.

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FLASH TO THE PAST OF VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS BLOG HOPS

I started the Virtual Christmas Blog Hop in 2013 (but skipped 2014)...so many great memories!

It started with just recipes, but expanded later to include Christmas projects.

(I'm posting past recipes all this week.)

My recipes from 2016

CAROL'S BEST CHEESECAKE CHOCOLATE COOKIE BAR

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My recipes from 2017

CHRISTMAS MORNING COOKIES

(WITHOUT CARAMEL AND SALT)

CHRISTMAS MORNING COOKIES

(WITH CARAMEL AND SALT)

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My recipes from 2018

GANACHE SANDWICH COOKIE RECIPE

Be sure to check back tomorrow for more of the 2024 Virtual Christmas Cookie Blog Hop

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Day Two Virtual Christmas Cookie Blog Hop

Yesterday was a sweet day of Christmas creativity and yummy goodies.

Thank you to all of the participants and visitors!

Check out these fabulous Christmas creators!

December 2

December 3

December 4

Homespun Hannah's Blog

December 5

Check out the Pinterest page HERE.

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FLASH TO THE PAST OF VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS BLOG HOPS

I started the Virtual Christmas Blog Hop in 2013 (but skipped 2014)...so many great memories!

It started with just recipes, but expanded later to include Christmas projects.

My 2013 Recipe

RITZY CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES

1/2 pound semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
2-3 drops peppermint extract
1 sleeve of Ritz Crackers
Some crushed candy canes

Melt dark chocolate over low heat or in a glass cup at 15-second intervals in the

microwave (stir after each 15 seconds.) Stir 2-3 drops of peppermint extract into

the melted chocolate (don't use too much peppermint--the 2-3 drops is plenty.)

Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each Ritz Cracker in the melted chocolate.

Place on a foil covered cookie sheet making sure they don't touch each other.

Sprinkle each chocolate dipped cracker with a small amount of crushed candy cane.

Chill. Eat. Enjoy.

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My 2015 Recipes

I got a little carried away with recipes in 2015!

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE COOKIES

The Monkey Boys were always ready and willing to sample the goodies.

It's hard to believe this guy is 14 now...wow!

AUNT EMMA'S NORWEGIAN BUTTER COOKIES

CAROL'S LAZY NORWEGIAN BUTTER COOKIES

(for those of you who don't like to roll and twist the cookies)

Be sure to check back tomorrow for more of the 2024 Virtual Christmas Cookie Blog Hop

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange 2024

It's time for the yearly Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange!

This is always such a fun one so I'm glad it's the one that ends my run with blog hops.

I really have to say thank you to Joan for hanging in with me for all these years.

She's really good at slapping me on the side of the head when my brain gets sidetracked.

She amazes me with her love for tiny fabric pieces and her ability to sew like a speed demon.

Having her as my wicked Halloween friend has been a pleasure, too.

Thanks, Joan! xo

Though Carla from Creatin' in the Sticks had to end her blog hop hostess run early,

I have to thank her for being a part of my life...thank you, Carla!

There's still a couple kayaks in my garage waiting for you to use. xo

A huge thank you goes to all of you who've inspired me all these years.

You are just the best! xo

Now on to this year's goodies...

I seem to be on a quilt kit/panel sewing kick lately.

Usually I prefer using my own pattern or design on a quilt, but those kits can be enticing.

This quilt was "Kris Kringle" by Riley Blake Designs.

I loved the panel and it was on sale, so buying the kit was a no brainer.

My youngest daughter made cookies for this blog hop while I was visiting her

and the rest of the family in Ohio. There were amazing and so delicious!

The Buckeye Graham Crackers recipe can be found HERE on Dang That's Sweet blog.

December 2

December 3

December 4

Homespun Hannah's Blog

December 5

Wishing you a fabulous Christmas with family and friends!

Check out the Pinterest page HERE.

Scared Silly Boo-Along Rows

The Scared Silly rows have all been released!

Scared Silly Quilt

FYI: A "Boo-Along" is like a row-along, but it's for quilters who are crazy about Halloween.

SCARED SILLY FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE.

SCARED SILLY FABRIC REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND HERE.

ROW 12 - DREADFUL VOODOO DOLLS AND ECCENTRIC STARS

You can find Row 12 HERE.

ROW 11 - STRIPS AND SNOWBALLS

You can find Row 11 HERE.

ROW 10 - VICIOUS VULTURES AND SCARY SPIDERS

You can find Row 10 HERE.

ROW 9 - ROTTEN RECTANGLES

You can find ROW 9 HERE.

ROW 8 - FRIGHTENING FLIES AND SHOO FLY BLOCKS

You can find ROW 8 HERE.

ROW 7 -

ROW 7 - TWO-HEADED SLITHERING SNAKE

You can find ROW 7 in my Etsy store HERE.

ROW 6 - GHASTLY GHOSTS

You can find ROW 6 in my Etsy store HERE.

ROW 5 - HALLOWEEN LETTERS AND BATS

You can find ROW 5 in my Etsy store HERE.

ROW 4 - FLYING BLOOD SUCKING BATS

You can find ROW 4 in my Etsy store HERE.

ROW 3 - RUPULSIVE RAVENS, MOONS, AND HOURGLASSES

You can find ROW 3 in my Etsy store HERE.

ROW 2 - STRIPS AND FOUR PATCH BLOCKS

You can find ROW 2 in my Etsy store HERE.

ROW 1 - PETRIFYING PUMPKINS

You can purchase ROW 1 in my Etsy store HERE.

You can find the whole quilt fabric requirements HERE.

(The rows are great for those Halloween scraps of fabric hiding in your stash.)

THE FREAKY FACTS:

Starting August 1st, one or two rows will be shared each month.

There will be 12 rows of applique and/or piecing.

They will be a mystery until they get released on the first of each month.

The row(s) will be free the month they are released and then they will

mysteriously disappear and magically appear in my Etsy store for a small fee.

Grab your broom and let's get sewing!