Happy Monday!
To sweeten up your week here is a vintage recipe for a Walnut One Egg Cake. Sounds tasty, especially with the lemon filling and icing! I think it would be good to add candied walnuts to the top of the cake after you put the icing on. Enjoy!
Last year in learning to quilt, I made this pretty Christmas one. This was my second quilt that I had made, and it was a fun process, but I was more than happy when it was finished! (sorry for the blurring photos, but it was windy today.)
I choose some lovely Christmas prints and used this pattern from Cluck Cluck Sew.
When it was all pieced together, I choose to do free motion quilting. Once I finished quilting it, I swore that I would never do that again on larger quilts or until I have the proper space. It was quite an adventure. It is not perfect, but I am happy with how it turned out.
One of my favorite parts of the quilt is the backing! Love all the sweet wintry pink and red owls!
Isn't that Santa so cute!! ;) I just made a pillow for my couch using a piece that I had left over from the quilt, which I will have to show you later with my other Christmas pillows.
Well, hope that you all have a beautiful and creative week!
What a lovely Christmas quilt Heather!! I really like the fabrics you used! And can't wait to see your pillows!! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Quilt and Thank You for the recipe ox, Diane
ReplyDeleteWhat great color....I love how you cut the Santa just so...smiles..Renee
ReplyDeleteHow sweet are the Santa graphics on your quilt!! I can't wait to see your pillows. I love walnuts. Sounds like a very yummy recipe.
ReplyDeleteThe recipe cards that you've shared look just like my mother's! Whenever I see them, I miss her! My son has inherited the cards and her recipe book as he loves to cook and I love to sew!
ReplyDeleteyour quilt is so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletexxx Alessandra
I have really enjoyed your vintage recipes! :0)
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas quilt is absolutely adorable.
Such cute fabrics! You did a beautiful job quilting!
Trish xo
That quilt is darn cute!! ♥
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! I'm in awe that you did free motion quilting on it! That must have been quite a task (even with loads of space). It turned out just lovely and the backing is a really fun print.
ReplyDeleteHeather your quilt is gorgeous. I just love the Santa. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteHugs
donna
Great job on the quilt ; )
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and, oh my gosh, you should NOT be apologizing that it isn't perfect. I am pretty sure YOU are the only one who knows that. To me, it is just amazing that you finished it. I could never, ever, have the attention span to finish a quilt!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your x-mas quilt Heather! You have made so many beautiful things over the past year or so. Kepp it up! We love seeing your creations!
ReplyDeleteErica :)
Oh your quilt is gorgeous...looks perfect to me, have never done the free motion sewing, I love the owl fabric too x
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE your Christmas quilt, it's gorgeous. It looks so snugly and bright and cheery! Xx
ReplyDeleteIm very impressed, that's a great second quilt! Little Bea says she loves the owls too! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt :) Thanks for the recipe x
ReplyDeleteWow - that Christmas quilt is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
It's a gorgeous quilt, well done! I am not a fan of FMQ but I admire those who have mastered it!
ReplyDeleteHen x
....heather your quilt is so lovely.....i have an unfinished quilt i started about 20 years ago so i know what you mean about thinking twice before you start another one! Very impressed you have the finished article......must get round to finishing mine one day soon x
ReplyDeleteHeather that is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWill check out the link.
You inspire me greatly and for that, thank you!
daisy x
your quilt is beautiful, your quilting looks great!!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty fabrics you have put together. Love that backing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, the owl fabric is lovely!
ReplyDeleteVictoria cc
Oh, Heather, the quilt is lovely! Red and aqua together...there can't be anything that gladdens my heart more! I especially love the owls on the back...I love owls! I've enjoyed watching your crafting skills evolve and I've gotten so much pleasure from the items I've purchased from your shop.
ReplyDeleteHello sweet Heather, Thank you for sharing the vintage recipe! Oh, I love your Christmas quilt! You did a beautiful job sweetie! The fabrics are so sweet! I look forward to seeing the pillow too! I hope you have a beautiful and creative week as well! Lots of love, Paula xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. I love the soft aqua against the green of the holly. My favourite combination at the moment! You've certainly been very busy lately!
ReplyDeleteS x
Just my colors too! Love that santa fabric!!
ReplyDelete~Chris
Beautiful quilt - I soo wish I could have the patience and skill to make one! LOVE the old recipe as well x
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet Santa. Your quilt is lovely and perfectly perfect because it is handmade. :) Happy Holidays. Tammy
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous!!! I love your fabrics!!
ReplyDeletechris
Hi sweet Heather!
ReplyDeleteJust look at that cheery bright Christmas quilt! I can't believe it was only the second one you made. It's just wonderful! I love the fabirc you used with all the red birds and smiling Santas.
Thank you for your visit and thoughtful comment!
This is such a great time of year to be blogging!
Blessings,
Carolynn xxx
I absolutely adore your quilt. So colorful, retro and fun! Thank you for the recipe too!
ReplyDeleteHeather it's gorgeous! I love the colours and prints you've chosen. I was only thinking this morning that one twelfth of the year is Christmassy in fact...so it will get quite a lot of use annually!
ReplyDeleteWow Heather, your quilt is gorgeous. I'm sure it will be loved for years to come. Your cake sounds rather delicious too, yummy I could tuck into a slice right now :)
ReplyDeleteKate x
I do love your recipes - so different from the ones I've grown up with - yet so fabulous nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt,
Nina x
Heather, that quilt is gorgeous! I love the colors that you chose, especially that soft green. As usual, I am in awe of your talent! :) --Fran
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! That quilt is fantastic!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan you hear in my words how much I love it?
I do!
What an amazing job you did...and I cannot believe
that you haven't been doing this for long. A natural
talent you have!!
LOVVVVVVve it!