A Snapshot of My Days

 Hello Everyone,

For those of you working on Laurel Ridge BOM for The Quilt Show, I have a story for you.  The quilt is my tribute to the Packhorse Librarian WPA program from the 1930's.

I'm currently working on preparing more tutorials for my granddaughter to film at the end of the month.  The tutorials cover the blocks in the quilt as shown below.   

I love how this image captures the dark, star blocks around the center of the quilt.  I refer to this as the community of quilters.

This week I've been working on the applique tutorial.  The quilt is being offered in two different colorways, the Spring and the Autumn version.  This is the Spring applique.

This is the Spring version of the quilt.

While working on the tutorials, I'm also writing the story to accompany the monthly pattern release for The Quilt Show.  I'm always researching ideas to incorporate into the story, and last week I stumbled upon a good idea which was a recipe called Poor Man's Cookies from a radio show in the 1930's.  The recipe didn't use any eggs, and I thought that was perfect for the egg situation we are in today. 

Well, here is a picture of my first tray of cookies!  I wouldn't put a big FAIL across this recipe just yet as they amazingly taste really good! We started calling it 'cookie brittle'.

I was able to salvage some of the cookies for a picture for the story.  My friends gave me this wonderful egg scale a few years ago which was perfect for the picture.

Poor Man's Cookies

1 cup shortening (I used butter.....big mistake)

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups rolled oaks

1/4 cup walnuts (my addition)

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.  Beat in water and vanilla.  Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Fold in the oats and walnuts.

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.  Allow to stand 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

I would use shortening next time (if there is a next time) and chill the dough prior to baking.

So, this is what I do during my days......test recipes for the story and work on tutorials.  At least the cabin smelled good. Follow me for more good ideas!

Soon,

Lynn

P.S. You can still sign up for the BOM at https://thequiltshow.com/