Monday, November 12, 2012

a vintage recipe and christmas tea towels

Happy Monday!
The vintage recipe for today is for Old-Fashioned Molasses Taffy. A simple but sweet treat! I have never made taffy before, so I am looking forward to giving this a recipe a try for the holidays!  
Christmas is coming soon to my little shoppe!! I was busy this weekend crocheting away these pretty scallops on my vintage Christmas tea towels. I am hoping to have them finished and in the shoppe by the end of the week, along with some other Christmas goodies, too! Well, off to sewing I go! ;)
Wishing you a beautiful and crafty day sweet friends! 

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  1. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 12, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Such pretty Christmas tea towels! (I have that tablecloth.)

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 9:08 PM

      Thank you!! Oh, how fun!! It was one the best ones I found! ;) xo Heather

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  2. TinaNovember 12, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Hi dear Heather,
    Your tea towels are looking fabulous! So pretty and neat!
    xx

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  3. KathyNovember 12, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I haven't had homemade taffy since I was a little girl. Thank you for a fond memory!

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 9:10 PM

      Your are so welcome!! That is why I love these recipes! ;) xo heather

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  4. Tangled SweetpeaNovember 12, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Love your tea towels Heather, very festive!
    Victoria xx

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  5. CarlaNovember 12, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Love that faded recipe Heather. So reminds me of my mom's

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 9:11 PM

      Thank you! I have a vintage tin with so many of these recipes in there. I love sharing these sweet treats! ;) xo Heather

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  6. Vintage Sheet AddictNovember 12, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    One day I'm going to have one of your tea towels! I've found someone brave enough to teach me to crochet!!! :)

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 9:12 PM

      Aww, thank you Ada!! You will love crocheting!! ;) xo Heather

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  7. Naturally CarolNovember 12, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I think everybody is getting into the Christmas Spirit earlier this year..don't you think? I think I am anyway and those teatowels and taffy recipe really do it for me!

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  8. Cranberry MorningNovember 12, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    The recipe reminded me of taffy we used to make when I was a kid. Maybe that was my mom's recipe! lol

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 9:15 PM

      How wonderful!! It could be! I have a vintage recipe tin with so many sweet old recipes. xo Heather

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  9. DanaveeNovember 12, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    I have a matching tablecloth of that top tea towel!!!!

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 9:15 PM

      How neat!! It was one of my favorite tablecloths that I found this year! Now, it looks pretty as tea towels! ;) xo Heather

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  10. KerriNovember 12, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Hi Heather! I just found your lblog and I love it! I look forward to reading some of your older posts!

    Kerri
    Http://frugalandvintage.blogspot.com

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 9:16 PM

      Hi Kerri,
      So happy to have you here! Thank you so much! Have a beautiful day! xo Heather

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  11. craftylesNovember 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    The tea towels look so pretty in a stack. I've been doing a recipe project with my Mom's old recipes. Love those ages and used recipes!

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 9:17 PM

      Thank you! I can't wait to see your recipe project with your mom's recipes. Sounds wonderful and special! xo Heather

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  12. FranNovember 12, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I have never made taffy before, but your recipe makes me want to give it a try! And that stack of tea towels is so festive...puts me in a holiday mood! :) --Fran

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 9:17 PM

      Thank you Fran! I look forward to trying the recipe. Looks easy! ;) xo Heather

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  13. Chenille CottageNovember 12, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Hi Heather!
    Just look at your beautiful crocheted edging on your cheerful Christmas creations. You have been so very busy, my sweet friend.
    Thank you for stopping by and leaving your kind comment.
    Blessngs and hugs,
    Carolynn xoxo

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  14. Musings from Kim K.November 12, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    I adore seeing your vintage recipes. My grandmother has been gone 26 years and they remind me of her. Hugs.

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 9:24 PM

      I love hearing how these recipes bring back sweet memories. Your grandmother must have been a wonderful and sweet lady!! ;) xo Heather

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  15. UnknownNovember 12, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Heather, you are the most industrious sewer I have ever seen. Your projects appear here like magic! I loved your tutorial on transferring a pattern to cloth. Have you shared how you put holes in your fabric to crochet your beautiful edges? I would love to know to try and edge Christmas cards. There is always so much eye candy to enjoy here! Have a great week. Elizabeth

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    1. vintage greyNovember 13, 2012 at 6:42 PM

      Thank you so much Elizabeth!! ;) I use a needle to put the holes in the fabric. For paper, if you have a smaller hole punch that would work for paper, or a needle could work, too! Can't wait to see your edging on the Christmas cards!! ;) Have a beautiful week! xo Heather

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  16. becktovintageNovember 13, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Wooww.. I like christmas towels so so much. It is time to make crochets for christmas for myself I see...:))
    Best all wishes...:))

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  17. Helen PhilippsNovember 13, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    I so love the crochet edging, Heather....I wonder how you make it so perfect and so neat!! Love the vintage recipe too and the scrapbook-y style!
    Wishing you a happy crafty week!
    Helen x

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    1. vintage greyNovember 13, 2012 at 6:43 PM

      Thank you Helen! ;) Wishing you a beautiful and creative week!! xo Heather

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  18. UnknownNovember 13, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Your Christmas Tea Towels are just lovely...so bright, showing the colors of Christmas!! Are the towels made from vintage tablecloths?

    chris

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    1. vintage greyNovember 13, 2012 at 6:44 PM

      Thank you Chris! They are all made from vintage tablecloths. :) Have a great night! xo Heather

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  19. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~November 13, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Those are looking beautiful Heather! Can't wait to see all of your goodies! :) xo Holly

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  20. Holly Loves ArtNovember 13, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Fun post Heather! Love the tea towels very much.

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  21. ...Nina Nixon...November 13, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    It's looking very festive over here at the moment. Love the red and green.

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  22. koraleeNovember 13, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Yum...I hope to get making lots of sweets in the kitchen soon too. This recipe looks great...I think I want to give it a go.
    Love your sweet towels...red is always my favourite colour...hope to add a little bit more to my Christmas this year. xoxox

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  23. Blessed SerendipityNovember 13, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    I love that stack of Christmas towels each with your pretty stitching that adorns the edges. I hope you are enjoying your week.

    xo
    Danielle

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    1. vintage greyNovember 16, 2012 at 3:27 PM

      Thank you so much!! Have a great weekend! xo Heather

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  24. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketNovember 13, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    I love the vintage recipe :) I might have to attempt to try to make it!

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    1. vintage greyNovember 16, 2012 at 3:27 PM

      Thank you so much!! I am looking forward to giving it a try! Have a great day! xo Heather

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  25. Susan ShullNovember 14, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Those towels are too cute!

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  26. AnonymousNovember 14, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    HI Heather! Love that old recipe and I just may have to try it! Now you are such a wonderful crocheter. Love the little border on your tea towels. You are ust the most creative one.
    Thanks for poppingin to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. vintage greyNovember 16, 2012 at 3:28 PM

      Thank you so much Shelia! Have a lovely weekend! xo Heather

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  27. Contemplating BeautyNovember 14, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    love that little recipe heather!

    and your tea towels, oh my goodness!!!

    xo

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    1. vintage greyNovember 16, 2012 at 3:28 PM

      Thank you Gina!! ;) Have a wonderful day! xo Heather

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  28. RubyredNovember 15, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Hello Heather,
    Thank you so much for popping by with your sweet comments!
    Love your runner and your tea towels are so pretty!
    Rachel x

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    1. vintage greyNovember 16, 2012 at 3:29 PM

      Thank you so much Rachel!! Have a wonderful weekend! xo Heather

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  29. Ruby and ArthurNovember 15, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Love the old recipes that you are sharing. What a great idea! Jean

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    1. vintage greyNovember 16, 2012 at 3:29 PM

      Thank you Jean!! Have a lovely weekend! xo Heather

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  30. Little Susie Home MakerNovember 15, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Oh wow! My parents talk about making taffy when they were young, and pulling and pulling and pulling! lots of hard work, but so worth it! Have fun!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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    1. vintage greyNovember 16, 2012 at 3:30 PM

      Oh how wonderful that your parents used to make it when they were young! So fun! Have a wonderful weekend Susie!! xo Heather

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  31. PaulaNovember 20, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Hello sweet Heather, The vintage recipe is wonderful and your Christmas tea towels are gorgeous! You crochet beautifully! You are so talented my friend! Much love, Paula xo

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