Thursday, December 20, 2012

Redwork Snowmen Calendar Quilt


I made this Redwork Snowmen Calendar Quilt a few years ago.  I found the patterns on the internet (although I can't find them there now.)  I had originally set these blocks differently but wasn't happy with it.  So I did some ripping and arrived at this sashing and border arrangement instead.  I purchased the handmade, crocheted and heavily starched snowflakes years before.  I had originally used them as Christmas ornaments but think they now add the perfect three-dimensional touch to this quilt. 

Even though it looks like a winter quilt, I actually keep it up all the time.  In Colorado, we can get snow most any month of the year! 

  
Here's another recipe I got from my mother that makes a festive, easy gift. 

Sand Painting Brownies
1/3 cup cocoa
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1.  Layer all ingredients in a quart canning jar.
2.  Wrap the jar with a ribbon and don't forget to include the recipe!
3.  To make cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
4.  Place ingredients in a mixing bowl and add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2/3 cup oil, and 3 eggs.  Mix well. 
5.  Pour into a greased pan and bake for 32-37 minutes for a 7" x 11" pan or 30-35 minutes for a 9" x 9" pan. 

You might also enjoy reading my previous blog post:http://www.starwoodquilter.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-angel-wallhanging.html  

7 comments:

  1. What a great quilt! My daughter wants a different wallhanging for each season. This idea would be a good solution.

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  2. That is cute for the whole year. In Japan, the August one would just be a puddle.

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  3. I love your snowman quilt! I made the same blocks--only in blue. I don't have mine set together into a quilt yet though...........maybe someday.

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    1. I have been looking for this pattern for a while now (MY DAUGHTER IS A SNOWMAN AFFICIONADO). Can you directr me to the source of the pattern, please.

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  4. I would love to find the pattern (or get a "copy" from you?) for your snowman wall quilt. It is so cute and I LOVE to embroider. I would be very willing to pay for the pattern.

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  5. I assume you know that I am Nanabanana! I guess I should sign my name!

    Jackie Rodgers!!!

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  6. Jeg er så spændt på om mønsteret på disse søde snemænd er fremskaffet, og om nogen kan hjælpe med oplysninger om hvor det kan skaffes.
    Hvis nogen kan hjælpe - tusind tak for at give mig et tip.

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