Planning Ahead For The February Show...

I spent Sunday working out a new design for Brynwood's cork fabric line. 

Introducing the "Matty Clutch".

This clutch measures a convenient 8" x 5", has a main zippered compartment, and an additional front zippered compartment. These will be part of a limited edition collection, as I only have a finite number of the squirrel and acorn zipper pulls. The lining is a custom fabric featuring the acorn and oak leaf element from my logo.

These are already spoken for, but I'll be making a lot more after the holidays. In addition, I'll also be making a "Mini Matty" that will be perfectly sized for a few bank or credit cards, cash, and will have an attached key ring! All of them will debut in my booth at the quilt show in February. I'll share more information about that as the date gets closer.

I'm baking today. Bread and more Christmas cookies are on my dance card for the day. Tag will be back tomorrow with great news. I'll see you again on Wednesday. I hope you're enjoying this holiday season. I'm really trying to slow down and enjoy the reason for the season. I wish the same for you.

Sunday Scripture…

 

Psalm 34:18-19

This is for all of us missing someone this holiday season. 

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies...

I've been in the kitchen again, making holiday treats for family and friends. Today's creation is a better version of the Chocolate No-Bake Cookies we used to eat as children. I think the difference is one main ingredient - evaporated milk. These are really delicious, so I thought you might like the recipe I used.

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

Yield: 3 dozen

    Ingredients:

                                                                   2 c. granulated sugar                                                                

    1/2 c. butter (1 stick)

    1 t. vanilla

    1/2 c. evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)

    3 T. cocoa (I use Droste cocoa. It's delicious.)

Put all of the above ingredients in a pot and stir together.

Bring to a boil and keep boiling for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in 3 c. quick oats.

Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment or wax paper and allow to cool.

That's it. Enjoy!

(You can always find this recipe again by doing a search on Chocolate No-Bake Cookies)